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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 of 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, ... 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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What Was The Biggest Lesson You Learned in 2019?

Shivani Reddy

Want to make 2020 your best year yet as a professional photographer? Hear what your peers learned from 2019 to better yourself & your business.

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Survival Tips for a Wedding Photographer at a Bridal Show

Alice Houstons

Love them or hate them, bridal/wedding shows are still one of the most important sales and marketing tools available to ...

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Why You Should Attend WPPI

Sean Lewis

SLR Lounge would likely not exist if not for our experience at WPPI back in 2008. We found the inspiration we needed to push forward in photography. With WPPI just around the corner, we put together a list of reasons why you should make attending this year's show a priority.

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start A Photography Business

Pye

Thinking about taking the leap and starting a photography business? Watch this video first!

Make $100k a Year as a Wedding Photographer

Eric Floberg

In this video, Eric gives a detailed explanation of the finances he's earned since 2013 and breaks down seven practical tips on how to sustain a healthy wedding photography business.

Photography Business Tips – Roundup of Our Best Free Tutorials

Christopher

Running a successful photography business requires more than great photography skills.

How I Make $200K A Year From Instagram

Devin Robinson

What if we were to tell you that you could attract 100+ wedding leads and make $200K from Instagram alone with very minimum ad spend?

5 Online Proofing Tips to Improve Your Client Experience

SLR Lounge Sponsored

Having a beautiful, fully integrated image proofing system on your own website will simplify your client experience and help you deliver an overall better product.

Adapt or Die: Tech Disruption in Photography | A Help or Hindrance?

Danielle & Shaun King

Was it easier 20 years ago?

Aspiring Photographers Listen Up - Career Advice From A Commercial Photographer

Career Advice From A Commercial Photographer | How To Survive

Max Bridge

The advice contained in this article is the single most important thing for anyone wishing to start a career as a commercial photographer. So many photographers ignore this point and it's a massive mistake.

Confessions of a Fashion Photographer | The Divergence Of Loyalty, Integrity & Getting Paid

Brittany Smith

Time is one of the most important resources that we have in this life. In the photography industry, especially the ...

3 Ways To Cover Your A$$ As A Photographer

Holly Roa

In some ways photography as a hobby, and even more so as a profession, is a minefield of potential mishaps ...