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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

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

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
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20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

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

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)

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
KUVRD Launches Universal Lens Hood SLR Lounge
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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.

Rokinon Samyang 35mm f1.8 For Sony E Mount SLR Lounge
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Samyang Launches A 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

This prime lens provides mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots(indoor & outdoor), food photography, cityscapes, landscapes and more.

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How and Where to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses (Updated)

Miguel Quiles

Let me share with you my top 3 tips to save you money on your next camera related purchase!

Gnarbox 2.0 Released
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GNARBOX 2.6.0 Review Update – A Rugged and Very Improved Solution for On-Site Photo & Video Backups and Editing

David Crewe

The Gnarbox 2.6.0 update has been officially released addressing and fixing the only major "con" we had in our review. We found it to be a solid backup & editing solution for not only Photographers, but also cinematographers as well!

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Lensbaby Announces Flare Expansion Pack for OMNI Creative Filter System

David Crewe

Today Lensbaby has announced the availability of the new Flare Expansion Pack for the OMNI Creative Filter System. The new Flare ...

Build a Traveling Portrait Studio for 1000 Westcott SLR Lounge
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Build A Portrait Studio for $1,000

David Crewe

In this write up we’ll go over how you can create amazing portraits anywhere with a lighting kit that can fit into a suitcase, and costs just around $1000

Canon EOS R6 Hands on Photo Video Shoots and Specs Review SLR Lounge
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Canon EOS R6 Hands-on Photo + Video Shoots and Specs Review

David Crewe

In this latest quick video from Vanessa Joy, she jumps into her testing of the newly announced Canon EOS R6 ...

Profoto B10 AirX Mobile App Launched SLR Lounge
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Profoto Launches AirX Allowing Professional Strobes To Be Used With Mobile Devices

David Crewe

Smartphone photographers can now add a professional flash to their gear – an innovation that rewrites the rules of photography.  And professional photographers, for the first time in history, to use the full power of their flashes no matter what the device!

Venus Optics Launches 3 new ultra wide cine lenses SLR Lounge
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Venus Optics Unveiled 3 New Ultra Wide Cine Lenses For Micro Four Thirds, Super 35, and Full Frame Cinema Cameras

David Crewe

There’s some good news today for videographers seeking a little more 3rd party variety to their lens line up. Today, ...

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Rokinon AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Review | More Than Just Another Average “Nifty Fifty” Lens?

Matthew Saville

Rokinon shows us what a "nifty fifty" is all about with their tiny, ultralight standard prime lens. However, the competition is already very strong!

Flashpoint XPLOR 1200 Pro R2 Announced SLR Lounge 2000x1125
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Flashpoint Announces Its New Flagship Light – The XPLOR 1200 Pro R2

David Crewe

Flashpoint Announces the XPLOR Power 1200 Pro R2 Flash - Flagship Model of R2 Portable Flash Series Now Available at Adorama

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Tamron Launches The Worlds First All-In-One Zoom Lens For Sony E-Mount – The 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD

David Crewe

Tamron has just announced the launch of the 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071), an all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is scheduled to be available on June 25 at $729(USD). Due to the spread of COVID-19, the release date or the product supply schedule could be delayed.

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