Interviews

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

January 20, 2026

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

January 19, 2026

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more

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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

January 19, 2026

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!

Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

January 18, 2026

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more

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

January 17, 2026

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

January 16, 2026

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

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.

10 angles that will take your interviews to the next level SLR Lounge

Videography and Cinematography

10 Angles That Will Bring Your Interviews To The Next Level

November 13, 2024

David Crewe

In this post, we will go over ten different angles that you can use when shooting interviews. You can think of it as a personal cheat sheet for interviews.

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Photography News

Hasselblad Heroines Continues to Highlight Talented Female Photographers

August 14, 2024

David Crewe

By putting a spotlight on these talented creatives, Hasselblad Heroines hopes to encourage the next generation of female photographers to go against the grain and bring their creative visions to life.

Photographer Features

A Decade Down: An Interview with Paul & Kristin Privette of Footstone Photography | SLR Lounge Artist Feature

August 14, 2024

Andy & Amii Kauth

As portrait photographers (Footstone Photography), we have the opportunity to show a family the value and significance of what they’ve created together.

Photographer Features

Inma del Valle’s Best Advice for Adding More of Your Personality to Your Photographs | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

August 14, 2024

Andy & Amii Kauth

"Inma del Valle's life has 'always been linked to art.' For Inma, 'capturing the emotions of the moment, and that artistic part that characterizes me, is fundamental ...'"