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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
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How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
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Photographer Insurance Guide

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more
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How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more
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The Leica M10 Monochrom Camera Officially Announced

David Crewe

The highly anticipated Leica M10 camera enters a new dimension of innovation in the world of monochrome photography!

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Why You Should Attend WPPI

Sean Lewis

SLR Lounge would likely not exist if not for our experience at WPPI back in 2008. We found the inspiration we needed to push forward in photography. With WPPI just around the corner, we put together a list of reasons why you should make attending this year's show a priority.

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Tamron Announces Pricing & Availability of the 20mm F/2.8 Lens for Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

Tamron has announced the availability (and pricing) of it's third wide angle prime for the Sony E-Mount system, adding to an already impressive list of new lenses for the Mirrorless system.

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Just When You Thought It Was Gone For Good, The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is Back!

David Crewe

Great news for Drone enthusiasts, DJI has announced the restock of the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0!

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Venus Optics Announce Pricing and Availability of the World’s Widest Cinema Lens

David Crewe

Venus Optics have announced the new Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine lens, specially designed for cinematography and videography.

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Three Emerging Trends That Can Revolutionize Your Photography Business

David Crewe

This year, ground-breaking technologies and trends have the potential to shift the way photographers and freelance professionals work. As a ...

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How to Handle Challenging Lighting | A WPPI 2020 Preview with Alison Carlino

Alison Carlino

After 16 years in this industry, Alison Carlino has experienced her share of less-than-awesome locations, both indoors and out. Check out her recommendation for how to work with the light you're given and get a preview of her upcoming class & photo walk at WPPI 2020!

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First Update to Photoshop for iPad Released – Includes Adobe Sensei AI Powered Subject Select Tool

David Crewe

Announced and released during Adobe MAX just a few weeks ago, this week Adobe added their first update to the Photoshop for iPad app including Sensei AI powered Subject Select Tool and Cloud Document Improvements.

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Puget Systems Find Out What Is The Best CPU For Photographers

David Crewe

Figuring out what computer is the best for your photography editing needs is a complicated task, especially if you’re trying ...

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Nikon D610 And D810 Have Been Officially Discontinued

David Crewe

The Nikon D610 and D810 DSLR cameras have been officially listed as discontinued by the Nikon Japan website.

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Sirui Announces 50mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic Lens for APS-C Cameras

David Crewe

Exciting news for filmmakers. Sirui has announced the launch of an affordable Anamorphic lens for APS-C cameras coming in January 2020!

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Bridezilla Arrested After Attempting to Force Photographer to Work for the Privilege

Alice Houstons

Let me give you fair warning: This story is beyond ridiculous… No wedding photographer should ever work for free (unless you absolutely want to). But more importantly, no wedding photographer should ever be asked to PAY THE BRIDE in order to take pictures at HER WEDDING!  Especially if said bride is being a total bridezilla about it.

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