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Canon Announces New List of Recommended Lenses For New 5DS
The 50MP 5DS and 5DS R are here, and the million dollar question for Canon and other DSLR owners is how current lenses will perform on such a high resolution sensor.

The Cure for Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.)
Do you have, "Gear Acquisition Syndrome," or G.A.S.? Is it ruining your creativity? Here's a simple 3-step cure to relieve it and live a life free of G.A.S.

Jen Rozenbaum’s Boudoir Photography Cookbook Reviewed
When I am not writing for SLR Lounge, I am an aspiring boudoir photographer. So, I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to take a look at Jen Rozenbaum's new 'Boudoir Cookbook'.

Creating a Mind-Bending Composite Image | How You Shot It
I’ve been waiting for the right moment to revisit the idea from my award-winning wedding image where I changed the perspective of a typical wedding photo and turn it on its side (literally) and finally an opportunity presented itself.

Portraits Inspired By Victorian Paintings | How You Shot It
Almost a year ago, I was wandering around Arundel Castle during a sightseeing tour in South England. Seeing rows after rows of magnificent Victorian portraits gave me an idea; wouldn’t it be interesting to make a photograph look like an old painting?

Simple Trick for Long Exposure Photography Without Using a Filter
Use this simple tip to "double, triple, or even 10-tuple your shutter speed without blowing out your image."

Leica Q is a Full-Frame Compact with a Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Lens
Today, Leica made it official, announcing their new 'Q'. The new Leica Q is a full frame compact camera with a fixed 28mm F/1.7 lens.

5 Important Specs To Look For In A New Monitor From a Photographer’s Perspective
As a photographer, your choice of monitor is an important one. It is easy to get caught up in the resolution and forget about other important aspects of a new display, so today I wanted to focus on the important specs to pay attention to when buying a new display for your computer.

Fine Art Boudoir Tutorial – New Workshop!
We are excited to announce our latest premium tutorial, Fine Art Boudoir | The Earthen Bathtub. This tutorial will teach ...

Don’t Be Limited By The ‘Camera Bag’ Shelf | Turn Any Bag Into A Camera Bag
Forever in search of the perfect camera bag? Probably doesn't exist, but you can get close if you don't limit yourself to 'camera bags' and make any bag into one.

Nature Photo Walk with the Lensbaby 35 Optic – Skamania Lodge Weekend Getaway
I took my camera with the Lensbaby 35 optic out for a spin on our hike through the grounds at Skamania Lodge & here’s what I found after a day of shooting.











