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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... 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
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
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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 ...

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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
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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 ...

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Love Transported – A New “Social-Distancing” Photo Project by Jeremy Cowart

David Crewe

Jeremy Cowart has a new photography project that's letting him still keep working during the pandemic lockdown. His #LoveTransported Portraits were inspired by a few other "social-distance" based photo projects, only it has Jeremy's special Creative Twist to make it all the more intriguing!

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Afina Jambor

Alice Houstons

"My approach to wedding photography is to get out of my comfort zone, to try to find a new shot in a place I've shot before, to capture real feelings, not posed ones."

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Miguel Angel

Alice Houstons

"[The key to ongoing success is] to continue evolving not only as a photographer, but also a businessman.

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Titan II: Exploring A Retired Cold War Missile Site | A Timely & Somber Reminder

Holly Roa

Derek Heisler is a Canadian photographer best known for his work with celebrities and models – from magazine covers to ...

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Jorge Pastrana

Alice Houstons

We’re bringing you our next artist feature from the June winners of SLR Lounge Awards! These articles are meant to give the photography ...

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Annuj Yoganathan

Alice Houstons

We’re bringing you our next artist feature from the May winners of SLR Lounge Awards! These articles are meant to give ...