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How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and equipped with a full team. In fact, when first approaching a modeling agency to test you will almost always be asked if you have your own team.  In this article, I’ll walk you through how ... Read more

Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of which often relies on using off-camera flash. While some photographers try their best to avoid using flash, it’s really not ... Read more

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

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
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Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!
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Photographer Tianna Nguy Captures the Rare “Fire Fall” in Yosemite National Park

David Crewe

If you’ve ever been to Yosemite National Park, you’ll know that even during the offseason, it’s an incredibly beautiful and ...

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Presenting the Finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards!

Selena Lopez

The world’s funniest photography competition has just announced the top 44 images for 2020 - and they are absolutely brilliant!

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5 Tips for Getting in Started in Surf Photography

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Surf photography offers a feast of opportunity for shot-makers with a taste for action and saltwater. Here are five tips from the team at CameraPro for those wanting to dip a toe into surf photography.

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ALIVE | A Timelapse Ode To Mother Nature’s Soothing Side

Kishore Sawh

Like meditation without the work

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Monsoon IV | 4K Time-Lapse Captures Desert Storms In Incredible Detail

Holly Roa

As thrilling as a perfectly-timed and well-executed storm photo can be, it’s hard to match thousands of them combined into ...

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CreativeLive Earth Day Sale | 30% OFF Many & Classes As Low As $20

Alice Houstons

SLR Lounge is a proud partner of CreativeLive, and happy to let you know that for Earth Day, CreativeLive is doing 30% off ...

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Planet Earth’s Now-Famous ‘Iguana Chase’ & How It Was Shot

Kishore Sawh

Oh about a month ago now I wrote about the return of BBC’s Planet Earth series, back for a second ...

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Ansel Adams On ‘Photography With Intention’

Kishore Sawh

Essential advice and thought provoking words from and about Ansel Adams.

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10 Things Every Nature Photographer Should Have In Their Bag

Will Nicholls

Over the years, I've had a lot of moments where I've wanted to tear my hair out because I didn't have that essential accessory to hand.

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The National Park Service Is Hiring For The Same Job Once Held By Ansel Adams

Kishore Sawh

There's a job opening available to one fortunate and able soul. It's essentially the same job Ansel Adams held when he shot the images we have come to love, and your chance at history - and $100k.

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Tips For Planning a Photography Trip to the National Parks

Hanssie

If you are planning a vacation or shooting adventure in one of the parks this year, here's a great video from B&H to help you prepare for your trip.

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Amateur Photographer Gives Us An Up Close Look At The Wonderful World of Snails

Hanssie

Snails aren't creatures we usually think are beautiful and adventurous, but amateur photographer Gabi Stickler is setting her macro lens on the wonderful world of these interesting creatures.

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