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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

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
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Family Lifestyle Photography vs Traditional Photography

Family photography is an art form that captures precious memories of the people we hold dear. With the advent of digital cameras and smartphones, taking photos of our loved ones has never been easier. However, when it comes to professional family photography, two styles have emerged: lifestyle family photography and traditional family photography. While both ... Read more

Lifestyle Photography Tips For Capturing Authentic Images

There's more to producing great lifestyle content than knowing how to work your camera. Here are some thing to keep in mind to keep your Instagram consistent and authentic.
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5 Off-Camera Flash Photography Tips for Beginners

Getting started with flash photography can quickly feel overwhelming. There’s plenty to learn, and shooting with natural light alone can prove stressful enough, particularly for beginners. In reality, however, mastering the basics of off-camera flash photography isn’t all that complex, especially if you have a bit of guidance and user-friendly gear. The creative freedom that ... Read more
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Why Pro Photographers Are Going Out Of Business

Joseph Cristina

What has been affecting professional photographers' business, or lack thereof, in recent years and how things might be changing for the better in the not so distant future. Watch and listen to Joseph Cristina, a professional with two decades of experience, and then share your first-hand accounts with the community!

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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Professional Photography – An Infographic by Mike Kelley

Mike Kelley

Architectural photographer Mike Kelley shares the hilarious "emotional rollercoaster" life cycle of professional photography that i'm sure pretty much every one of us can relate too!

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Why Printing in Photography is So Important with Documentary Photographer Daniel Milnor

Alice Houstons

Printing might not be significantly important to the online photo world, but, in the actual professional photography industry, print photography is KING.

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“Where Good Photos Go Bad – James Popsys’ Video Breaks Down “Photographical Groupthink”

Alice Houstons

James Popsys has a theory about how "Good Photos Go Bad" and it has to do with Instagram, social media, and a thing called "Photographical Groupthink."

Photo Editing Cheating SLR Lounge

Retouching & Editing Photos: Cheating or Artistic Expression?

Sean Lewis

Is retouching "Cheating" in the digital age? Considering the "pros" have been doing it since the days of the darkroom, Serge Ramelli doesn't think so! Check out this video on why!

5 Reasons We Need To Stop Being Fanboys/Fangirls

Matthew Saville

Nobody's perfect, and certainly not our favorite camera brands...

Tiffany Mitchell Motorcycle Accident Story SLR-Lounge

Influencer Accused of Staging a Motorcycle Accident for Promotional Gain

Sean Lewis

Not everything is a publicity stunt. Sometimes, people might be more genuine than they seem.

Aerosmith Watch The Show SLR Lounge

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith Wants His Fans to Stop Filming and “F@#$ing Watch The Show”

Sean Lewis

What would you do if someone pulled out their phone in the middle of an epic show? Would you tell them to stop? Would you join in and start filming on your phone also? Well Steven Tyler of Aerosmith has a pretty strong opinion on the matter and I think most of us could agree!

Prisoners: A Photo Story Showing the Pain of Animals Kept in a Zoo in Bangladesh

Alice Houstons

An emotional Photo Story by Shafiqul Islam showing the pain of animals kept in a zoo in Bangladesh.

Canon Fires Back In The “Spec Wars” With A Rumored 80MP EOS R Camera

David Crewe

Rumor has it, Canon is going to be jumping back into the "Spec War" with a new 80mp Mirrorless system!

Unsubscribed and Deleted All Adobe CC Software – This Is What Happened

Joseph Cristina

This video marks the beginning of our journey together, “Life After Adobe - Cutting The Cord”, moving from Adobe software to PAID or FREE alternatives for professional creative work.

Mirrorless Cameras All Have This Frustrating Flaw, But I Fixed It

Matthew Saville

Hey Sony, Canon, and Nikon! You’re about to race each other to the patent office. Get ready!