The first kiss just happened and you nailed it, capturing a beautiful photo of the moment. But don’t put your camera down because it’s time for the recessional. The recessional is the moment when the bride and groom walk back down the aisle after the conclusion of the wedding ceremony. It can unfold quickly, so … Read more
When the Sony A1 was announced, the price tag spoke louder than any specification. This camera is $6,500! Six thousand, five hundred dollars. Such a price was reserved for “true” flagship cameras like the Canon 1DX Mark III, or the Nikon D6. (If anybody is old enough to remember, Canon and Nikon even charged $8,000 … Read more
The Baraat is the groom’s procession during an Indian or Pakistani wedding that takes place prior to the marriage ceremony. During a traditional Baraat, the groom and his family travel to the bride’s home, accompanied by a boisterous band or DJ playing music ranging from traditional to modern music. Since many weddings these days are … Read more
Award-winning aerial photographer, Brad Walls, is back with ‘Vacant,’ another captivating series of unique imagery captured from above. We’ve previously featured a number of Walls’ projects here on SLR Lounge, including a pandemic-inspired conceptual series that drew inspiration from 40’s fashion photographer Clifford Coffin’s work and used vast, empty dunes to mirror the sense of … Read more
What Makes Black and White Photography Timeless? Vintage photography began in the 15th Century with Robert Boyle’s discovery of silver chloride turning dark when exposed to air in a dark room. It’s this fact that makes B&W photography so classic even centuries later. Black and white photography returns the art form to its true and pure … Read more
Instagram Reels are short vertical videos similar to TikTok videos and Youtube Shorts. Reels offer a different, unique way to showcase your photos and videos. According to Instagram, “Reels are short, entertaining videos on Instagram where you can express your creativity and bring your brand to life.” In this article, we’ll review how to make … Read more
There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give … Read more
While most of us in the photo and video industry know and have known for a LONG time that Pelican has made hard shell protective cases for gear, what I didn’t know, is they also made backpacks. I first saw these bags from a colleague I was traveling with who had one of the S115’s … Read more
As wedding photography continues to evolve, less emphasis is being placed on traditional, formal poses and more emphasis is being placed on lifestyle, organic imagery. Many of today’s couples want to capture their personalities, their interactions, and their playful side in their wedding and engagement photos. As a wedding photographer, it’s important to understand this … Read more
Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture … Read more
For many, wedding videography can seem like a mystical art. If other video productions require elaborate sets and days of production for even a single scene, how can we capture weddings, which are often epic in scope, in a single take on the day of? While there’s plenty to learn about working with people and … Read more
The wedding day can be complex because there are so many variables involved, but as a photographer, you want to make sure you are not only providing superb imagery, but stellar customer service as well. Make it your goal to amaze and impress your clients and their guests throughout the wedding day, so that they … Read more
