2020

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more
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20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more
Worlds 50 Best Photos of 2020 by Agora SLR Lounge
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Finalists for the World’s 50 Best Photos of The Year by Agora Announced

David Crewe

Agora has recently announced the world’s 50 Best Photographs of 2020 with the 50 finalist photos from their biggest photo ...

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Photography Tips

Is Sony Gaining Ground In the Camera Industry In 2020? What About Canon & Nikon?

Matthew Saville

2020 may not a positive year for the camera business, but with seven new full-frame cameras announced this year, how are Sony, Nikon, and Canon doing?

2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards SLR Lounge
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Winners of the Coveted 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Announced – See The Universe In A New Light

David Crewe

A breathtaking Tilt-Shift Image of Andromeda has won the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award for 2020

2020 Minimalist Photography Awards
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2020 Winners Announced for the 2nd Edition of Minimalist Photography Awards

David Crewe

Minimalist Photography Awards is a non-profit association, powered by black & white Minimalism magazine which aims to recognize, reward, and ...

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Photography News

The Photography Show & The Video Show Announces Women Who Photo & Film Campaign 2020

David Crewe

The Photography Show & The Video Show – has revealed details of this year’s Women Who Photo & Film (WWP&F) ...

Tamron Announces New 70 300mm Telephoto Lens for Sony E Mount SLR Lounge
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Tamron Is One Of The Biggest Reasons To Choose Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Right Now!

Matthew Saville

Tamron announces the development of a new telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047). The lens is planned to launch in Fall 2020.

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Nikon Lays Off 700 Workers Following Their Recent 2020 Financial Report

David Crewe

Nikon's official financial statements have been released detailing a dramatic drop in profits along with the announcement of layoffs of nearly 700 of it's Southeast Asia workforce.

Adobe Events Go Virtual for 2020 SLR Lounge
Photography Tips

Adobe Events Go Virtual for 2020 In Response to Covid-19

David Crewe

Following the impressive 99u conference announcement, today Adobe went a step further by stating that all of their remaining events for 2020 go entirely virtual. "We are committed to delivering the world’s best digital events for customers and communities everywhere."

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Free Stock Photos! A Short List of Free Stock Image Sites [Updated]

Alice Houstons

There has been a rise in websites that offer high quality, professional stock imagery that are for the most part completely free or fall under creative commons public domain licensing.

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Sigma Announces Pricing & Availability for its Line of Full-Frame Classic Art Prime Cine Lenses and /i Technology-compatible Cine Art Prime PL-Mount Lenses

David Crewe

The set of 10 Sigma Classic Art Prime Cine lenses will be available early 2020; Select /i Technology-compatible Cine Art Prime PL-mount lenses will ship in late December 2020

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Photography News

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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Adobe Talks Photoshop Reimagined for iPad: The Journey So Far

David Crewe

Adobe has just released a large blog post detailing their roadmap for Photoshop on the iPad leading into the first half of 2020. There's a bunch of new features coming including Select Subject, Refine Mask, better Cloud Document access, and much more!

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