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

March 12, 2026

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

Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

March 11, 2026

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)

March 11, 2026

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

Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

March 10, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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

March 8, 2026

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

March 7, 2026

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

March 6, 2026

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

Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

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

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

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

Tools and Apps Photography Careers and Business

Bloom.io Review – Could This Be the CRM We’ve All Been Waiting For?

August 3, 2023

David Crewe

The great thing about Bloom.io from my research in the CRM world, is it's easy to get rolling if you're just a beginner starting on your own, and it's an incredible asset to automate your existing business if you're an established professional.

Adobe Launches Design Mobile Bundle SLR Lounge

Photo Editing Photoshop Photography News

Adobe Unveils New $14.99 Mobile Bundle for Designers Featuring Photoshop, illustrator, and Fresco

October 14, 2024

David Crewe

Adobe has officially launched a new bundle for iPad creatives called the Adobe Design Mobile Bundle, available for $14.99 a ...

Luminar AI update 1.01 Released SLR Lounge

Photography AI Luminar Photo Editing

Skylum Updates Luminar AI – Fixing Several Bugs and Enhancing the Workflow Experience

March 24, 2025

David Crewe

Skylum has just released an update to Luminar AI that delivers a more refined version of Luminar and addresses several bugs for both Windows and Mac users.

Worlds 50 Best Photos of 2020 by Agora SLR Lounge

Photography News

Finalists for the World’s 50 Best Photos of The Year by Agora Announced

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

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

Moment Launches RTRO Vintage Film App SLR Lounge

Tools and Apps iPhone Photography

Introducing Instant Film for iPhone – New App from MOMENT

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

Moment has launched a new ‘Retro’ mobile app loaded with their own custom “Film Stocks” for users to emulate some ...

Camera Reviews and News Photo Editing Photography News Lightroom

GNARBOX 2.6.0 Review Update – A Rugged and Very Improved Solution for On-Site Photo & Video Backups and Editing

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

The Gnarbox 2.6.0 update has been officially released addressing and fixing the only major "con" we had in our review. We found it to be a solid backup & editing solution for not only Photographers, but also cinematographers as well!

5 Things I Learned From Mastering Macro Photography with Andres Moline SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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5 Things I Learned From The Fstoppers Mastering Macro Photography Tutorial by Andres Moline

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

I’ve always been a fan of and admired the beauty of macro photography, but honestly, I have never truly known ...

Lightroom Ecosystem Updates 2020 SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Photo Editing Photography News Lightroom

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

February 20, 2024

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.

Photography News

Profoto Connect Mobile Flash Trigger Now Available on Android Devices

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Profoto has finally announced Android Compatibility for it’s Profoto Connect app, providing smartphone connectivity for all photographers, their smartphones, and ...

Leica Fotos App 2.0 Announced SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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Leica Camera Launches New Leica FOTOS 2.0 App, Replacing All Previous Leica Specific Camera Apps

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

The Leica FOTOS 2.0 mobile app update was freshly released for Android and iOS devices, offered in both free and paid / pro versions. This app adds increased performance speeds and capabilities of the app, lightroom mobile integration and much more. Designed for the Leica user who wants to get more done while on the move!