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Lightroom Workflow Tips to Speed Up Editing

In this article, we show how we can apply the principles of the assembly line to your own Adobe Lightroom workflow to speed it up and become much more productive.
Tips Tricks to Get Through A Full Day of Corporate Portraits SLR Lounge 2000x1333

Tips for Corporate Headshots and Portraits

In this post, we'll go over some tips & tricks to help you get through a long day of corporate headshots.
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5 Best Monopods for Photographers of All Levels

What are monopods and why do I need one? A monopod is an extremely handy piece of equipment that photographers of all levels can put to good use. Similar to (but different from) their famous three-legged cousin, the tripod, monopods are a single-leg support for mounting your camera on. While they may not be as ... Read more
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Makeup Photography Tips and Inspiration

Makeup photography is an art form that focuses on photographing the entire makeup process and experience, not just the finished product. Whether you are shooting for a makeup artist’s portfolio, a commercial beauty campaign, or a bride on her wedding day, this genre demands a careful blend of technical skill and creative vision. The process ... Read more
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The 8 Best Photography Reflectors

Lighting is a photographer’s best friend. This crucial element can either make or break a shot. As such, professional photographers and hobbyists alike invest in a reflector to amplify the beauty of the image. Reflectors can either diffuse, bounce, or flag both natural and artificial light. They are often a photographer’s best solution when outdoor ... Read more
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Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority vs. Manual Mode | Which is Best?

We're going to take a closer look at the four main modes available on most cameras and discuss scenarios where each mode makes the most sense. Ready? Let's dive in!

Aiarty Image Enhancer: Restore Faces, Remove Objects, and Enhance Photo Quality (36% OFF + Bonus Gifts)

Whether you’re working with old family portraits or low-res web images, poor image quality can still derail a creative project. In such instances, it’s not uncommon to run into problems like blurry edges, funky artifacts, or just not enough resolution; this is true for photographers, designers, and digital artists alike. Aiarty Image Enhancer has built ... Read more

How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more
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Tony Luciani Creates Rehabilitative Portraits of His Elderly Mother

Alicia D'Amico

How can Tony Luciani, a man that was not a photographer, create photographs of his mother that would evoke all encompassing emotions worldwide?

Christy Lee Rogers Underwater Works of Art SLR Lounge

The Surreal & Painterly-Like Underwater Photography of Christy Lee Rogers

David Crewe

Underwater photography has been something I’ve always been interested in, but far too nervous to actually try bringing my camera ...

Hasselblad Honors Healthcare Workers Cooper Gorfer SLR Lounge

Healthcare Workers Honored by Hasselblad Ambassadors Cooper & Gorfer

David Crewe

Sweden-based Hasselblad Ambassadors Cooper & Gorfer embarked on a new piece, Delirium, that embodies the Covid-19 pandemic, capturing the constant struggle of healthcare workers fighting through this historical tragedy. Beautifully reminiscent of the frontlines of an epic Renaissance battle, the soldiers consisting of nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and anaesthesiologists grapple with handling symbolic comatose patients in their quest to save them.

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Aerial Photographer Captures Ballet From A Different Perspective in Stunning New Collection

David Crewe

In the art and photography world, you often hear the saying that “perspective is everything”, and this is especially the ...

The Bridge Reconstructed A Photo Project by Michael Yuan SLR Lounge

Photographer Michael Yuan Launches A New ‘Abstract’ Photo Series of The Golden Gate Bridge – The Bridge, Reconstructed

David Crewe

For the past two years, Michael Yuan has photographed the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco from numerous angles, showcasing ...

2020 Minimalist Photography Awards

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 ...

Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Mirrorless SLR Lounge

Sigma Announces The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

David Crewe

Mark a new chapter of the Art line F1.4 in the mirrorless age. Large-diameter, unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight, and high-speed AF ─ all in your hand.

Video Composition Rules and Guidelines

Hanssie

There are no rules of composition in art. But are there in filmmaking?

Sigma Announces Pricing for Art Prime Cine Lenses SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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

Flickr Photo Print Announcement SLR Lounge

Flickr Announces Professional-Grade Prints Directly To Your Door

Sean Lewis

Flickr just announced that its users can finally get professional-grade photo prints of their favorite images directly from the site to their door, using their phone or computer. It’s that simple and a convenience we’ve all been waiting for!

Stress, Anxiety, Storms and 4 Years | The Inspirational Story of How Renee Robyn Completed Her Four-Year Long “Passion Project”

David Crewe

What does it take to take a dream project and make it come to life? Renee Robyn brings us behind the scenes to find out how to shift your project and meet your deadline when Mother Nature decides it's going to work against you.

Science & Technology Meet Art & Beauty In An Exhibition Tracing The History of Aerial Photography.

David Crewe

The Elevated Eye traces the parallel developments of flight and photography as well as the intersections of art and technology, illustrating how a simple change in perspective transforms the familiar into the spectacular.

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