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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!

5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.
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Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop Review – MacBook Pro Power at a Lower Price?

David Crewe

So this is a new one for me. Yes, I’ve used PC’s in the past, sheesh, I used to build ...

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Xcellon Wired Mac Keyboard Review | An Excellent Alternative At Half The Price Of The Official Version

David Crewe

Xcellon has a new wired numeric keyboard for Mac (And other USB-C supported devices) that just may be my new favorite peripheral to type on!

Photography Tips

Missed The PhotoPlus Expo? Here Are The Remaining Online Deals

David Crewe

Photoplus Expo may have finished, but the deals certainly haven't. We've gathered up links to some of the bigger sales happening this week to make sure you don't miss out on anything.

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Canon Officially Announces Development of the 1DX MK III and Launches Several New Lenses, Accessories, & Bundles!

David Crewe

Canon has officially announced the development of the EOS 1D X Mark III, a flagship DSLR that has more power, more speed, and more durability than its predecessor. Also announced are the pricing and bundle information for several new lenses, cameras, and accessories!

Photographer Features

Bird Photography with Abe Curland, of B&H and Bird Song Images | SLR Lounge Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

For Abe Curland, of B&H and Bird Song Images, success in bird photography is all about becoming a part of their world.

B&H Launches the Payboo card to help you save the tax
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B&H Introduces The PAYBOO Card To Cover The Sales Tax

David Crewe

Lets face it, nobody likes to pay sales tax. Fortunately, B&H has a solution! Today, the team at B&H introduced ...

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What It Really Means To Fight For Success | A Moment With Jaleel King

Easton Reynolds

At 8 years old, photographer Jaleel King was shot and paralyzed. I spoke to him at PhotoPlus Expo and learned about how he overcomes adversity and fights for success.

Photography Tips

3 Modular Lightroom Controllers To Suit Your Post Processing Needs

Kishore Sawh

Few things can kick your post processing up into a different zone like the integration of a Wacom tablet can, but a tactile modular controller is one.

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Do You Like To Take Photos? Or Are You A Photographer? | B&H Gets Introspective With 14 Of The Best

Kishore Sawh

B&H has curated pieces by 14 of their favorite photographers to share their insights, motivations, reflections and resolutions. As inspiring as it gets.