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Cake Cutting Photography Tips Ideas and Inspiration

The cake cutting ceremony is one of the key moments in a wedding reception that is not without its challenges. From lighting to positioning, the proper techniques and preparation are critical to delivering consistently incredible images for your clients. In this article, we’re going to provide some cake cutting photography tips to level up your ... Read more

Honcho Review: Real-Time Photo Delivery and Sales, Powered by AI Face Recognition

Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever shot a conference or wedding with hundreds of guests, you know the actual photography is the fun and easy part. It’s in the aftermath where things get complicated: spending hours sorting through thousands of nearly identical shots, batch editing until your eyes blur, uploading everything to multiple galleries, and ... Read more
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Jewish Wedding Photography Tips and Guide

Jewish wedding days are built on a number of unique traditions, and even these traditions vary within different branches of Judaism. Furthermore, some Jewish weddings only incorporate one or two traditions out of respect to the families, while others observe several. With such an array of nuances and elements, it is important that photographers know ... Read more
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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

Here are 6 easy tips to help you elevate your candid family photos. Create a relaxed and fun environment, so you can capture genuine smiles, laughter, and connections that make your family special.
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10 Newborn Photoshoot Ideas & Inspiration

Newborn photography has become a place for photographers to get creative and make memorable images for families to cherish for a lifetime to come. We wanted to give you some inspiration for newborn baby photoshoot ideas from the basics to the unforgettable. We wanted to provide options for natural light and flash photography to give ... Read more
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Natural Light Portrait Tips | Use Hard Light to Shape the Body

While many photographers tend to shy away from using harsh natural light in portraits, you can use it to dramatic effect to shape your subject's body.

Creative Wedding Photography Ideas From Award Winning Photographers

Looking for ways to spice up your wedding photography? See what our community members are loving this wedding season!

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within

In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the diverse beauty that exists within us all. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this article will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to elevate your body photography skills. From understanding body ... Read more

10 Photographers Share Their Favorite Holiday Photo

This time of year elicits an inspiration in many photographers to create unique concepts and bring the joy of the season to life in a single still image.

Use These 10 Street Photography Tips to Create Compelling Images

Felix Irawan is a wedding photography out of Melbourne Australia with a side passion for street photography.  We came across his work in our Facebook Community Group in our Week 9 Challenge: "To show us what you like to shoot when you're not being paid."
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Using Splash Photography To Produce Something Special | How I Shot It

Max Bridge

You asked for it, here it is: Max walks you through the shoot and post processing of a detailed product shot.

Pet Photography Tips | Simple One-Light Holiday Pet Portraits

Holly Roa

Take holiday portraits of your pets, or even do it as a holiday gig.

How To (Safely) Spray Your Lens To Make Great Images Even Better

Pye

There are numerous ways to light and shoot the same scene, but you can take your creativity a step further by introducing special effects.

10 Ways To Light & Shoot The Same Scene With Profoto

Pye

The following is a sponsored education post. I want to make a positive change in our industry by changing the ...

Some of SLR Lounge’s Best Wedding Photographers Share The Gear That Got The Shot

Andy & Amii Kauth

What’s in the kits of some of SLR Lounge’s best wedding photographers in the U.S. & Canada and globally? And what do they rely ...

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How To Produce Cooler Wedding Images With Tether Tools’ RapidMount PowrGrip Kit

Andy & Amii Kauth

Tether Tools RapidMount PowrGrip is a functional solution in a sea of options.

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The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon: How We Shot It | Why We Love It

Andy & Amii Kauth

The Sigma 85 1.4 has been around for no short period, but as we found out, its relevance may never have been higher than now.

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Product Photography Tips For Simple & Unique Imagery (How I Shot It)

Max Bridge

Product photography doesn't have to be complex, but it does require attention to detail. Take a look at how I shot this Jasper Conran bag for a striking, minimalist look.

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Wildlife Photography: Drinking Red Squirrel [How I Shot It]

Will Nicholls

A look behind the scenes of a wildlife photographer. How was this shot of a reflected red squirrel taken?

How To Use Puppet Warp To Straighten A Panorama | How We Shot It

Matthew Saville

Have you ever captured a set of images to be composited into a panorama, only to find that the results are wobbly and distorted? In this video tutorial, we're going to demonstrate one simple way to correct distortion in a panorama.

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Light Painting Product Photography | Getting Creative With Nike Shoes

Max Bridge

Feeling inspired, I created this photo of a Nike Running Shoe. Find out how I did it in this detailed article. The technique is pretty simple. Why not give it a go yourself?

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Useful Wildlife Photography Tips And Editing Fog Techniques {How I Shot It}

Max Bridge

Some useful wildlife photography tips for shooting in dense fog as well as some editing advice. Check out how I shot (and edited) an unconventional wildlife photo.