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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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How to Calibrate Your Monitor For Accurate Results

David Crewe

A properly calibrated monitor is an essential part of color management and achieving the perfect image. But as a photographer, do you know as much as you should?

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Best Of Computers Laptops and Monitors

Best Monitors for Photo Editing | Updated

Matthew Saville

If you’re in the market for the best monitors for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. The right monitor ...

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Datacolor Launches The New ‘ColorReader EZ’ Color-Matching Tool That Fits In Your Pocket

David Crewe

The affordable new device incorporates the company’s advanced color technology in an easy-to-use tool that simplifies the often challenging and time-consuming process of color matching and color coordination both in the paint color selection and digital workflow processes used by photographers and digital designers.

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Color Accuracy On A Budget – Get The Right Colors Every Time

David Crewe

Color management for photography and videography extends beyond just calibrating your screens to make sure the look is the same ...

Photography Tips

Spyder5Capture Pro Review | Camera, Lens & Color Accuracy Workflow On Tap

Kishore Sawh

Calibration of color and lenses isn’t a sexy subject of conversation, and I wouldn’t recommend bringing it up at a ...

Camera Reviews and News

Guide to Color Management for Photographers – Part One | Finding the Right Monitor

Zach Sutton

It's absolutely critical to get this right.

Lightroom

Soft Proofing In Lightroom | Friend Not Foe

Kishore Sawh

Soft Proofing is a widely underrated and often unknown tool in Lightroom that can save you money and headache when it's time to print. Here's how it works

Photography Tips

The Problem With Your Workflow You May Not Know You Have | Calibration

Kishore Sawh

A lack of screen and printer calibration could be silently but blaringly sabotaging your efforts. Don't let it. I sat down with Datacolor, who make the products I use for calibration, to see what's going on.

Photography Tips

A Breakdown Of Color Spaces | You Really Should Have A Grasp On This

Kishore Sawh

I cannot stress enough how important it is to understand even the basics of color spaces in digital photography. It needn't be intimidating, and here's a primer.

Photography Tips

You Should Be Calibrating Your Printer & SilverFast Is A Great Option

Kishore Sawh

‘Printer calibration,’ doesn’t sound sexy, but the rewards for doing it can bring tears to your eyes.

Photography Tips

An Inexpensive Way to Calibrate Focus on Your DSLR For Sharper Images | AF Fine Tune

Hanssie

Focus calibration doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, try this method out and see if you can save yourself some time and money.

Camera Reviews and News

5 Reasons the Canon Pixma Pro-1 Rocks

Christopher

SLR Lounge and Calumet Hollywood is teaming up to give our readers a free giveaway for the flagship Canon Pixma Pro-1. So what makes this printer so great? Here are 5 great reasons why you should want this printer!

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