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Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more

How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and equipped with a full team. In fact, when first approaching a modeling agency to test you will almost always be asked if you have your own team.  In this article, I’ll walk you through how ... Read more

Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of which often relies on using off-camera flash. While some photographers try their best to avoid using flash, it’s really not ... Read more

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
one light portrait setup

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
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How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
SLR Lounge - Best Photography Insurance Options

Photographer Insurance Guide

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more
Best Iphone Accessories for Photography SLR Lounge
iPhone Photography Best Of

Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

Selena Lopez

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you ...

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Camera Reviews and News Camera Bags

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 ...

MEGADAP LEICA M TO NIKON Z AUTOFOCUS ADAPTER SLR Lounge
Camera Reviews and News Accessories

Megadap Unveiled The World’s First Autofocus Adapter for Manual Lenses on Nikon Z Cameras

David Crewe

Megadap, a new manufacturer of electronic adapters, has announced its new Megadap Leica M – Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter which ...

PolarPro Launches Two New Filters Mini Review SLR lounge
Camera Reviews and News Accessories

PolarPro Launches Two New Filters | PMVND | Edition II & PMVND + Diffusion | Edition II Mini Review

Manuel Delgado

Since 2011, PolarPro has been known for its premium and comprehensive range of ND and polarizing filters. In fact, they ...

Platypod Distance Learning SLR Lounge
Camera Reviews and News Accessories

Double Your Distance Learning Creative Impact with Ultra Commercial Twin Pack from Platypod

Alice Houstons

New combo pack enables online educators to secure, stabilize and easily set-up multiple cameras, lights and accessories to offer engaging views for students

KUVRD Launches Universal Lens Hood SLR Lounge
Photography Tips

KUVRD Launches The World’s First Universal Lens Hood

David Crewe

This new product is the world’s first all-fitting, multi-functional lens hood that’s easy to pack, install, and use.

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Camera Reviews and News Camera Tripods Photography News

Platypod Announces the Launch of The Platyball – A Revolutionary Tripod Ball Head Mount

David Crewe

Platypod, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for it’s latest creation; the Platyball – a “revolutionary” tripod ball ...

Photography News

New Lens Filters With Built-In Prism Effects

David Crewe

Each of these new lens filters packs its own creative punch.

Camera Reviews and News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses Best Of

The Best Accessories For Your Fujifilm Camera Kit

Anthony Thurston

Fujifilm’s lineup of mirrorless cameras are unique in the industry both for their style and in that most of the ...

Photography Tips

10 Things Every Nature Photographer Should Have In Their Bag

Will Nicholls

Over the years, I've had a lot of moments where I've wanted to tear my hair out because I didn't have that essential accessory to hand.

Camera Reviews and News

Three Things I Love About The 13″ One Bag from UNDFIND

Chad DiBlasio

I had been using another bag for several years; a dual purpose bag for both shooting and travel, but it was just a bit too bulky and getting worn out. The One Bag started impressing me right out of the box.

Camera Reviews and News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

5 Must Have Accessories For Fujifilm X-Series Shooters

Anthony Thurston

So, you are thinking about getting a Fuji, or you already have one and you want to know what sort of accessories you should be looking into. Great! I've got you covered.

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