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Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of which often relies on using off-camera flash. While some photographers try their best to avoid using flash, it’s really not ... Read more

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
Photography Basics

Cold Weather Photography Tips | How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera

Matthew Saville

In this first video tutorial, we're going to talk about what to do when you get frost on your camera when you shoot at night in extremely cold weather.

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Upgrade Your Editing Workflow: DxO Holiday Deals with Up to 25% Off (Code: SLRLounge)

Sean Lewis

DxO is closing out the year with one of its best promotions yet. From now through January 6, 2026, photographers ...

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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

Christopher

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges. ...

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Honcho Review: Real-Time Photo Delivery and Sales, Powered by AI Face Recognition

Sean Lewis

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography ...

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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Pye

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of ...

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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Pye

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.

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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Shivani Reddy

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for ...

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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

Pye

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.

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Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Shivani Reddy

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

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Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

Brittany Smith

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the ...

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10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

Alicia D'Amico

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.

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Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Sean Lewis

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."

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