Photography

How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more
Adobe Launches Design Mobile Bundle SLR Lounge
Photo Editing Photoshop Photography News

Adobe Unveils New $14.99 Mobile Bundle for Designers Featuring Photoshop, illustrator, and Fresco

David Crewe

Adobe has officially launched a new bundle for iPad creatives called the Adobe Design Mobile Bundle, available for $14.99 a ...

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Underwater Photography Photographer Features

The Surreal & Painterly-Like Underwater Photography of Christy Lee Rogers

David Crewe

Underwater photography has been something I’ve always been interested in, but far too nervous to actually try bringing my camera ...

Hasselblad Heroines 2021 SLR Lounge
Photography News

Hasselblad Heroines Returns For A 3rd Year of Celebrating Remarkable Female Talents

David Crewe

Kicking off its third year of Hasselblad Heroines, Hasselblad continues to celebrate the achievements of female photographers around the world. ...

Nikon Launches NX Studio SLR Lounge
Photo Editing Photography News Nikon Cameras and Lenses

Nikon Releases NX Studio – Their New FREE Photo & Video Editing Software

David Crewe

NIKON RELEASES FREE NEW NX STUDIO SOFTWARE TO VIEW, PROCESS AND EDIT STILL IMAGES AND VIDEO NX STUDIO Merges the Capabilities of ViewNX-I and Capture NX-D into a Single Software Solution

Photographer Robbed On Camera in SF SLR Lounge
Photography Tips

Photographers Robbed Of Over $7,000 Of Gear While Stuck In San Francisco Traffic

David Crewe

A driver captured video of a brazen broad-daylight robbery of a photographer while driving through traffic in San Francisco on Friday afternoon.

Leica Re Launches the Noctilux M 50mm f1.2 ASPH Lens SLR LOunge
Photography News Leica Cameras and Lenses

Leica Re-Launches The Classic Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH Lens – Updated For Modern Digital Systems

David Crewe

Leica has recently announced the re-launch of its Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH “landmark” lens that will be available in the ...

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Flash Photography

Surreal vs Natural Lighting – How To Create Natural Looking Lighting

David Crewe

Three-point lighting is the lighting equivalent of the rule of thirds, in that it’s used everywhere. But that doesn’t mean ...

Workflow Tips for Lightroom Elena Jasic SLR Lounge
General Processing Photo Editing

How to Organize, Import, & Backup Your Images Using Adobe Lightroom Classic

Elena Jasic

This is one of the most important videos I will ever make. In this video I will cover the foundation you need to be a successful photographer. It starts with organization & backing up

Flashpoint XPLOR100 Pro Announced SLR Lounge
Photography News Camera Flash

Flashpoint Announces New XPLOR 100 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight

David Crewe

The Flashpoint XPLOR 100 is the Lightest and Smallest Flash Unit Now Available at Adorama for Under $300

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Photography Tips Sports Photography

How to Become a Sports Photographer

Alice Houstons

Sports photography is an exciting and fast-paced field that offers many opportunities for photographers to capture dynamic images of athletes ...

Canon Patent Shows Touchpad Instead of Shutter Button SLR Lounge
Photography News Canon Cameras

Canon Is Replacing the Shutter Button With a Touchpad?

David Crewe

If you’ve ever owned a camera of any type, the shutter button is one of the most consistent and familiar ...

The State of the Photography Industry SLR Lounge
Photography Tips

The Face of the Photography Industry Today and Tomorrow

Selena Lopez

Currys PC World, in collaboration with Canon, has taken a look back on what 2020 has meant for the photography industry, as well as, what position it has left photographers in and what is predicted for the future.

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