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30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. Also, it’s worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

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

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

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

Highlights vs. Whites | What’s The Difference & When To Use Which?

Kishore Sawh

Two sliders on the basic panel and they seem so similar, but they are in fact different, and most seem not to know how, and why it's relevant.

Shadows vs. Blacks | What’s The Difference & When To Use Which?

Kishore Sawh

Two alike, or too alike? Neither really. Here is what to make of the black and shadows sliders.

Lightroom Ecosystem Updates 2020 SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Adobe Releases New Enhancements to the Lightroom Ecosystem Including Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Lightroom Mobile

David Crewe

Download the latest developments and improvements to Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom for Mac, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and ChromeOS today.

Guide to Adobe Camera Raw Presets

Alice Houstons

Bringing you the SLR Lounge Presets to Camera Raw CC for ramped up productivity

How To Retain Edits Made In Adobe Camera Raw When In Lightroom

Kishore Sawh

Dont' make all your Camera Raw edits only to lose them when you're using Lightroom. Here's how to handle it.

Photoshop Lightroom Tips | How to Create Camera Raw Presets From Lightroom Presets

Justin Heyes

With this you'll have all your favorite Lightroom Presets available for use directly within ACR and Photoshop.

Photoshop Tutorial | Secret Tip For Nailing White Balance With Ease

Kishore Sawh

White balance is one of those things that you must conquer to get your photos to reflect what you see, but sometimes you don't have a grey card with you - for those times, this is what to do.