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Essential Tips for Capturing Wedding Invitation Pictures

Wedding invitations represent an important aspect of the wedding day.  They’re often personalized by the couple, serving as a reflection their overall style and personality.  Some are simple and elegant while others are elaborate and decadent.  Either way, setting up for wedding invite photos will call on your skills for lighting, attention to detail, product ... Read more

Wedding Photography Tips | The Complete Guide

This article encompasses many of the best SLR Lounge articles and tutorials on Wedding Photography.

Golf Course Wedding Photography Tips and Inspiration

You don’t have to love the game of golf to appreciate golf course weddings. The lush grounds and immaculate landscaping found at most golf courses have made them popular wedding venues. However, photographing a wedding on a sprawling golf course comes with its own set of challenges. From navigating the expansive grounds to working within ... Read more

Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more
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Photography Careers and Business

4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

Pye

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical ...

Photography Careers and Business

How to Start a Photography Business

Pye

Sometimes, statistics can be scary. If you were to search for success rates for new photography businesses, you would find ...

Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

Photography Marketing | How to Market Your Photography Business Today

Christopher

The "secret" to great marketing in the photography industry is actually no secret at all.  Successful photography marketing simply requires setting up sustainable systems, creating a multi-pronged approach that doesn't rely solely on a single lead source or single strategy. 

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4 Hard Truths I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Photography Business

Brittany Smith

Be all that you can be is a slogan that far extends past the US Army recruiters and into the ...

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Photography Careers and Business

ShootWith.Me Review | Photographer’s Marketplace for Finding Work and Hiring a Qualified Team

Alice Houstons

As a wedding and portrait photographer there is no easy way to find, hire and manage additional help for jobs. ...

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5 Things You Need to Know About Using Pixieset’s New Booking & Scheduling Features

Sean Lewis

Most of you know of Pixieset as a photo delivery tool for photographers — it’s simple, reliable and gives photographers ...

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5 Lessons On Building A Successful Portrait Studio From Victoria West

Christopher

The journey to success in portrait photography can take many paths, with each photographer having a unique story.  For Victoria ...

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Photography Careers and Business

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t E-mail Out Price Sheets

Pye

This will make you rethink the way you sell your photography services and in turn, make you a better photographer.

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Fundy Designer Vs. AlbumWorks | Which Is the Best Album Design Software for Your Photography Business?

Sean Lewis

Vanessa Joy compares the two best album design software options out there to see which is a better fit for your photography business.

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SEO & Web Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

How to Build a Business in the Middle of a Recession

Pye

Here are some actionable steps to build your photography business and ensure that you land on your feet financially, regardless of the state of the industry.

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How Professional Photography has Changed and Where It’s Going

Pye

Our goal through this discussion is to look at where the photography industry is headed to help you protect your job as a professional photographer in the years to come.

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