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3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

January 14, 2026

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

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

January 13, 2026

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

January 12, 2026

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

January 11, 2026

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.

How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

January 10, 2026

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

January 9, 2026

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

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Photographer Insurance Guide

January 8, 2026

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

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

January 7, 2026

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

Nikon Announces the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1: A Compact Full-Frame Zoom Built for Everyday Versatility

January 7, 2026

Nikon has officially announced the NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount system. Priced at $549.95 and scheduled to ship in mid-January 2026, the lens targets photographers and hybrid shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight carry-all solution for daily use. The 24-105mm focal range covers wide-angle to medium telephoto, making ... Read more

How to Fix a Photo With Bad Lighting in Post Using Adobe Lightroom

January 6, 2026

Photography is all about capturing the perfect moment, but sometimes the lighting just doesn’t cooperate. When this happens, it can be frustrating to have a photo that doesn’t showcase your subject as you intended. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, you can fix bad lighting in a photo and bring it to life. In ... Read more

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Available Again SLR Lounge 2000x1333

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Just When You Thought It Was Gone For Good, The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 is Back!

December 8, 2025

David Crewe

Great news for Drone enthusiasts, DJI has announced the restock of the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0!

A photo of the Las Vegas drone taken by drone photography. Photo by Aldric Rivat

Photography News

CA Man Fined $20,000 for Drone Footage Over the Las Vegas Strip

August 14, 2024

Alice Houstons

Some lessons are learned the easy way, and some are learned the hard way. For many drone footage pilots and drone photographers, lessons are learned via a smashed up drone or a drone caught in a tree. But for one unlucky California man, lessons were learned due to breaking some serious FAA drone regulations.

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Camera Reviews and News

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

April 1, 2024

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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Photography Tips

Venus Optics Announce Pricing and Availability of Laowa 17mm f/1.8 MFT Lens – A Compact, Approachable and Fast Everyday Lens

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

Venus Optics announce the pricing and availability of the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras. At the price of USD $149, this lens has been the most affordable lens Venus Optics has ever released!