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6 Tips To Capture Candid Family Photos

I have 6 tips for you so you can step up your family photography game.
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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."

How to Start a Photography Business

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find that the vast majority of them fail within the first two years. I’m not sharing this information to dissuade you from starting your own photography business, but rather to emphasize the importance of putting together ... Read more
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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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Photography Tips Camera Reviews and News

A Trip to the Space Needle with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and sample pics from her trip to Seattle. Is this the perfect point-and-shoot for busy moms?

Photography Tips Newborn Photography

Interview with Alicia Gould, Newborn Photographer & Clickin Moms Mentor

Tanya Goodall Smith

Clickin Moms Mentor Alicia Gould talks about her trial-and-error journey to becoming a successful newborn photographer in our interview.

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Starting Out in Wedding Photography | John Solano Interview Part 2

Pye

In this interview, we're asking John Solano how he got his start in the wedding photography business. Check it out!

Photography Tips Camera Reviews and News

Adventure Report #1 – Mt Whitney’s 97 Switchbacks, Under The Milky Way!

Matthew Saville

This will mark the beginning of a new series for SLR Lounge, the Adventure Report Series. We will share our adventure and travel photography experiences, stories, and of course photos.

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Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners

Tanya Goodall Smith

Tanya's Top 10 Real Estate Photography Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for Beginners. Will you be shooting any Real Estate this summer? Let us know how it goes.

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Mac vs. PC – The Photographer’s Perspective

Matthew Saville

The Mac versus PC debate seems to be much more heated amongst photographers, and for good reason. Photographers are (mainly) creative types whose brains are wired a certain way, and whose visual attention to detail and aesthetic are (usually) much more heightened than "the masses."

Photography Tips

Wedding Photography Checklist | To Use or Not To Use?

Matthew Saville

The Wedding Photography Checklist As wedding photographers, (and also as brides / grooms) we have probably heard about “wedding photo ...

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Setting Up Your Own Editing Workstation – Ask SLR Lounge Season 1 Ep 3

Pye

An important part of this age of digital photography is producing color accurate photos in a comfortable environment. So where do you start? We will point you towards the right direction in this episode of Ask SLR Lounge!

Photography Tips Lightroom

Vibrant & Contrasty Portaits in Sunlight – Weekly Lightroom Edit

Matthew Saville

In this Weekly Lightroom Edit, ...I am going to sound like Bob Ross. Mmk, let's get serious. In this tutorial video we are going to get into some burning, dodging, and brushing in Lightroom 4 for a vibrant, contrasty and crisp photo that was captured using both bright sunlight and deep shade.

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How to Retouch a Studio Headshot in Lightroom 4 – Weekly Edit

Matthew Saville

In this week’s Lightroom 4 Edit, we will color-correct and retouch a portrait using Lightroom 4, without any Photoshop required.

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10 Inspirational Photographers | Tuesdays with Lauri

Lauri L.

Inspiration is very important to me when I try to come up with new concepts and ideas for my photos. Sometimes taking a look at other photographers and their work can do the trick. That is why, this week, I decided to compile a list of seven great photographers that have inspired me in the past, and will also hopefully inspire you.

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Photography Tips Lightroom

Creating a 1970 Vintage Time Magazine/Nat Geo Effect – Weekly Lightroom Edit w/ Post Production Pye – Episode 5

Pye

When looking at this image, it reminds me of a 1960-1970 era photograph that I might have seen in Time magazine or National Geographic. So, we are going to create that look and effect in Lightroom.

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