beauty photography

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

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

March 5, 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

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

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

March 3, 2026

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

March 3, 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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

March 2, 2026

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

February 27, 2026

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more

Fashion Photography

Beauty & Fashion Photography | The Specifics That Divide The Great From The Mediocre

October 2, 2025

Julia Kuzmenko

These are the kind of specific pieces of information and advice you typically aren't taught by anything but experience.

Photography Tips

Parabolic Reflectors & Umbrellas | What, Which, and Why To Use Them

July 12, 2025

Brittany Smith

Learning studio lighting is a never-ending feat that is as addicting as it is satisfying and there are no shortages ...

Photography Tips Fashion Photography

Three Simple Go-To Styles For Model Test Shoots

June 7, 2025

Brittany Smith

Styling for a model test shoot in the fashion realm can be intimidating, and it doesn’t have to be. As ...

Photography Tips Poses

How I Shot It – Simple One Light Portrait Studio Setup in a Garage

May 8, 2025

Brittany Smith

The beautiful thing about photography is how much can be achieved with very little. A studio setup isn’t necessarily a ...

Photography Tips

Simple One Light Beauty Setup With A Parabolic Umbrella | Anita Sadowska

August 14, 2024

Brittany Smith

We live in a youth-obsessed world where beauty and self-expression are the global currency that make up a multi-billion dollar ...

Flash Photography

Simple Beauty Portrait with LED Panels | How I Shot It

February 1, 2018

Brittany Smith

LED panels have been a go-to within videography for quite some time, and photographers have recently began utilizing them within ...

Camera Reviews and News

Broncolor Scoro Wi-Fi RFS 2 Review | Beast Mode

February 19, 2024

Brittany Smith

The increasing quality of cameras found in smartphones and the technological advances in lighting throughout the industry has made photography ...

Photography News Photography Careers and Business

How To Start Working With Modeling Agencies

June 17, 2024

Brittany Smith

Model tests are an integral part of developing both models and photographers in fashion, beauty and advertising. The beginning stages ...

Camera Reviews and News

Review | Melissa Rodwell’s ‘Beauty Photography Exposed’

June 23, 2024

Brittany Smith

SLR Lounge Premium Members get full streaming access to Melissa Rodwell’s first breakthrough course, Fashion Photography Exposed. Overview Beauty Photography ...