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Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

February 7, 2026

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more

4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

February 6, 2026

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

February 5, 2026

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

February 5, 2026

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

February 4, 2026

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more

Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

February 4, 2026

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

February 4, 2026

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.

Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

February 3, 2026

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more

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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

February 3, 2026

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

February 2, 2026

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

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Beware of This Scam Targeting Travel Photographers and Instagram Influencers

February 20, 2024

Christopher

A new elaborate scam is targeting photographers and other Instagram influencers. The victims have lost thousands of dollars and have had to withstand the emotional weight of being manipulated in a foreign country, thousands of miles away from home.

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Pye Jirsa At Imaging USA: 5 Pieces of Actionable Business & Photography Advice

August 14, 2024

Alice Houstons

Heading to Imaging USA next week? Make sure you stop by Pye's talk on how to create a framework for a successful photography business.

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Pip Bacon’s Journey into Fine Art Portraiture | SLR Lounge Artist Feature

December 2, 2025

Andy & Amii Kauth

"For me, fine art portraiture is quite literally the visual snapshot of time that captures my eye ... As with paintings in galleries, I love to imagine the story ..."

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Boudoir Lighting for a Moody Look

August 14, 2024

Olga Tenyanin

Learning to see light is essential, if not the most important thing, for a photographer.

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6 Tips To Help You Master Manual Mode On Your Digital Camera

August 17, 2024

Kevin LJ

New photographers — and even those with some experience — are often apprehensive about using manual mode on their digital ...

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135 Of The Very Best Wedding Photos We Saw In 2018

December 2, 2025

Alice Houstons

These images made a lasting impression on everyone here at SLR Lounge and are a great way to review and wrap up this incredible year.

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Creative Tips From 20 Inventive Women Photographers (And One Man)

December 2, 2025

Amanda Summerlin

Here is a group of diverse women photographers who are thinking outside the box and exploring unconventional methods and ideas in their work.

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The Ultimate Data Storage And Backup Strategy For Photographers

November 20, 2020

David Crewe

Recently, I posted an article detailing an extensive list of online photo storage options to backup & store your photos. ...

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5 Tips for Mastering Light, with Jason Vinson | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

August 14, 2024

Andy & Amii Kauth

Our “SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature” articles highlight SLR Lounge Awards winners, some of the very best wedding photographers around the globe. ...

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Nighttime Portraits With ONLY A Phone Flashlight

June 24, 2024

Pye

No flash? No problem. See how Pye uses just his phone flashlight and the Canon EOS R to create dramatic nighttime portraits! This is Episode 1 in our new series ... "Back to the Basics." Be sure to subscribe for more!