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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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Pelican Backpack Review | Sport Elite Backpacks

David Crewe

While most of us in the photo and video industry know and have known for a LONG time that Pelican ...

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McKinnon 35L Camera Pack Review – Just The Thing For Every Photographer This Holiday

David Crewe

The McKinnon 35L Camera Backpack is a fantastic blend of fashion and function, adding some unique customization and expansion capabilities making it a perfect combination of gear storage and daypack/travel bag.

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The Runner Photo Bag from Brevite Review

Shivani Reddy

It’s rare to find something in the camera bag sphere that stands out because of how much companies focus on ...

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HEX Cinema Backpack Review | Function Meets Fashion

David Crewe

Finding the right camera bag for you can be challenging, this is why the HEX Glacier Cinema Backpack may be of interest to you. With its combination of fashion AND function, this bag will let you prep for nearly any situation and do so in stylish comfort.

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Torvol Drone Explorer Backpack Review – More Versatile Than Just Another Drone Backpack

David Crewe

We get a lot of bags to review here at SLR Lounge, and this was my first Drone-Centric one to test out, well, ever! So after a lot of back and forth in the studio with the rest of the team and the bags they have tested and own, we're all pretty happy with the quality and variety of uses for the Torvol Drone Explorer.

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WANDRD Duo Daypack Review – Possibly Their Best Bag Yet

David Crewe

The DUO Daypack really is the perfect bag to help balance work and life. Whether you are commuting to work, out on a photo shoot, or just out exploring, the DUO let’s you live your life the way you want to.

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WANDRD PRVKE 21 Review | Not Just A Bag – Another Limb & Extension of Self

Kishore Sawh

For those of you who like your desert first, I’ll save you the anticipation and state this review’s conclusion now, ...

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The ONA Bowery – A Stylish Bag That Can Also Take A Beating

J. Cassario

Writing a bag review can be a lot like writing about your favorite pair of jeans, or your favorite pair of dress shoes; subjective at best. Personal taste can play a big role in choosing a camera bag, especially when it comes to ONA bags. Here are my real world thoughts of the ONA Bowery.

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Kelly Moore Followell Bag Review: Surprisingly Functional, Yet Stylish

Kishore Sawh

Kelly Moore, more known for her high quality camera bags that look like purses, takes a different direction in the new Followell. But does it make sense?