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Here’s the latest in Photography news by SLR Lounge, including current events, new releases and more.

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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more

Profoto Connect Mobile Flash Trigger Now Available on Android Devices

David Crewe

Profoto has finally announced Android Compatibility for it’s Profoto Connect app, providing smartphone connectivity for all photographers, their smartphones, and ...

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Google Engineers Explain & Show-Off the Pixel’s Night Sight Astrophotography Mode

David Crewe

Several months ago we covered a leak of some photos from the new Google Pixel 4, and what got me ...

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Mitakon Announces New 85mm F/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens with Extended Working Distance

David Crewe

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) have released a new Super Macro Lens for full frame cameras, the Zhongyi Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 ...

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CA Man Fined $20,000 for Drone Footage Over the Las Vegas Strip

Alice Houstons

Some lessons are learned the easy way, and some are learned the hard way. For many drone footage pilots and drone photographers, lessons are learned via a smashed up drone or a drone caught in a tree. But for one unlucky California man, lessons were learned due to breaking some serious FAA drone regulations.

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Leica Camera Launches New Leica FOTOS 2.0 App, Replacing All Previous Leica Specific Camera Apps

David Crewe

The Leica FOTOS 2.0 mobile app update was freshly released for Android and iOS devices, offered in both free and paid / pro versions. This app adds increased performance speeds and capabilities of the app, lightroom mobile integration and much more. Designed for the Leica user who wants to get more done while on the move!

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Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware Update to Version 2.10 Released

David Crewe

Nikon has just released the 2.10 firmware update for the Full Frame Mirrorless Z6 & Z7 cameras that includes plenty of fixes and improvements for the camera systems.

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Jimmy Chin’s MasterClass on Adventure Photography Focuses on More Than Taking Epic Outdoor Photos

Sean Lewis

We've pulled five quotes directly from Jimmy Chin's MasterClass that will broaden your perspective as a photographer, regardless of your chosen genre(s).

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Luminar 4 from Skylum Software Is Finally Available

David Crewe

Luminar 4 is now available for purchase and download for the low price of $89 (or less if you're upgrading), and comes jam packed with a ton of new AI centric features and plugins to make retouching a breeze, letting you spend less time in front of the computer making your images look as good as possible.

Underwater photograph of a turtle by coral. Photo by Mohamed Ahza

Removing Water from Underwater Images is Now Possible with Sea-Thru!

Alice Houstons

This new technology is going to be a game-changer for marine biologists around the world. It’s called Sea-Thru, and it’s an image algorithm that “separates” the water from any underwater image leaving a visually stunning and clear rendition of the marine life oceanographers are trying to capture.

A photograph of a K2 overdose victim in Dallas, TX being treated by paramedics on public property. Photo by Avi Adelman

Photojournalist Avi Adelman to Recieve Settlement of $345,000 After Unlawful Arrest “For Taking Pictures” in Dallas, TX

Alice Houstons

More than three years after the initial arrest, Photojournalist Avi Adelman is finally receiving a long-awaited settlement on his case of a wrongful arrest while doing his job. This is a big win for photographers who advocate for the right to photograph in public places, regardless of law enforcement in the area.

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Olympus Is Rumored To (Maybe) Shut Down Their Camera Division Within a Year

David Crewe

Olympus Financial results are leading to many rumors and speculations about a potential shutdown or sell-off of it's camera division, possibly in as soon as 8 months!

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Take a Tour of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad

Alice Houstons

It’s happened, folks. Something a lot of us have been waiting for. Photoshop is now available on the iPad! And recently, ...