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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
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Carbon Fiber Tripod Review | Slik Announces VARI CF line – Three Tripods In One!

Matthew Saville

Available in two similar versions, the Slik VARI CF-703 and Slik VARI CF-704, they are very unique compared to most other tripods: each is actually THREE tripods in one!

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review Compilation

David Crewe

A system that’s been asked about and requested by our readers recently has been the OM-D E-M1 Mark III from ...

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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DN Art Mirrorless Lens Review – The New Sony FE Ultra-Wide Champion

Matthew Saville

Is Sigma achieving the impossible? This mirrorless ultra-wide zoom lens is smaller & lighter than its DSLR sibling, ...and yet it is even sharper, too!

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Photography Tips

Nikon Delivers Powerful New Innovations – The Nikon D6 Flagship DSLR and Two NIKKOR Z Lenses

David Crewe

Nikon has officially announced the details, pricing, and release dates for the new flagship D6 camera, along with 2 new Z Series Lenses for Mirrorless: the 24-200mm f/4-6.3 and 20mm f/1.8

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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!

Fujifilm X100V SLR Lounge
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Fujifilm Launches Its Latest Portable & Compact Digital Camera: The X100V

David Crewe

Introducing the Fujifilm X100V - the latest model in a long line of iconic, portable, and fun X100 premium compact digital cameras.

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Upgrade Your Camera with Nikon’s New D780 “Trade Up” Program

David Crewe

This week, Nikon Inc. announced a limited time trade-in program that makes it easy to step up to the Nikon ...

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Fujifilm Announces New 45-100mm GFX Lens and GF Lens Roadmap

David Crewe

FUJIFILM Launches a new GFX lens, and announces the latest developments for G-Mount Interchangeable Lenses with a 2020 Roadmap - Exclusive 13-lens lineup, including 2 newly-announced lenses, provides comprehensive shooting coverage

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Platypod Announces the Launch of The Platyball – A Revolutionary Tripod Ball Head Mount

David Crewe

Platypod, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for it’s latest creation; the Platyball – a “revolutionary” tripod ball ...

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Paul C. Buff Has Officially Entered the Portable Strobe Market with the LINK 800WS

David Crewe

Paul C. Buff has dropped a major announcement today with the upcoming launch of the LINK 800WS Portable Strobe due to hit the market Spring 2020!

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

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

David Crewe

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

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Venus Optics Announce Pricing and Availability of the World’s Widest Cinema Lens

David Crewe

Venus Optics have announced the new Laowa 12mm t/2.9 Zero-D Cine lens, specially designed for cinematography and videography.

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