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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

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35mm vs 50mm When Buying Your First Prime Lens

June 23, 2022

Sean Lewis

Have you outgrown your kit lens? Now that you're ready to buy a prime lens, should you go for a 35mm or a 50mm?

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Demystifying Tilt-Shift Lenses | How They Work

February 19, 2024

Holly Roa

Tilt-shift lenses have long been a favorite tool among architectural and landscape photographers for their ability to control perspective. They ...

Laowa Adds More Lenses for Canon RF Nikon Z Systems SLR Lounge

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Laowa Adds Canon RF Mount To The 11mm f/4.5 & Nikon Z Mount Options To The 65mm F/2.8 Ultra-Macro

February 19, 2021

David Crewe

Venus Optics announces the add of Canon RF mount for Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens and Nikon Z mount for Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO

Fujifilm GFX 100S GF 80mm f1.7 Launched SLR Lounge

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Fujifilm Unveils The GFX100S Large Format Camera & GF 80mm f/1.7 WR Lens

February 21, 2024

David Crewe

Fujifilm Announces New FUJIFILM GFX100S Mirrorless Digital Camera and The World’s Widest Aperture Autofocus Lens for a Large Format Camera System!

Samyang Tiny Series Firmware Update Improves Autofocus and Face Detection SLR Lounge

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Samyang Enhances Autofocus Performance and Face Detection with Latest Firmware Updates

February 19, 2024

David Crewe

Samyang recently has updated the firmware for Sony E mount lenses to improve autofocus performance and face detection performance in video mode to meet the needs of both photographers and videographers. Also, Samyang has deligently updated RF mount lenses' firmware after the release of Canon R5 and R6 cameras.

Tamron Announces New Series of Free Webinars SLR Lounge

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Tamron USA Announces New Series of Free Webinars With Tamron’s Pro Photographer Tech Team

October 28, 2024

David Crewe

Tamron has announced a new series of weekly Tamron Pro Photographer Tech Webinars covering a variety of subject matter starting ...

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Tamron Announces New Series of Free Webinars With Tamron Pro Photographers

November 3, 2020

David Crewe

Six new PRO WEBINAR sessions beginning November 10th

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Tamron USA Announces The “Tamron User Photo Contest” to Commemorate Their 70th Anniversary

October 14, 2024

David Crewe

Enter your best photos taken with your Tamron lens by December 18, 2020

Tamron Announces New 70 300mm Telephoto Lens for Sony E Mount SLR Lounge

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Tamron Is One Of The Biggest Reasons To Choose Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Right Now!

September 4, 2020

Matthew Saville

Tamron announces the development of a new telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047). The lens is planned to launch in Fall 2020.