Photography

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

March 6, 2026

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject. There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject. But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more

Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more

DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

March 5, 2026

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

5 Must-Have Boudoir Photography Accessories For Incredible Photos

March 3, 2026

When planning a boudoir shoot, the photographer has to consider camera angles, lighting, and outfits. In this episode I will be talking about my 5 favorite items to bring to a boudoir shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

March 3, 2026

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more

Tips for Incredible Wedding Party Photos

March 2, 2026

There is nothing more chaotic than wrangling a group of people together for a photo and then having to set up perfect lighting, poses, and expressions. These are some of the most valuable images you will capture during a wedding day, and we know just how stressful they can be. In this article, we’ll give ... Read more

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more

Tools and Apps Photography News

Beamr Officially Announces the Release of JPEGmini Pro 3

May 7, 2021

David Crewe

JPEGmini Pro has just announced the official release of their 3rd new upgrade bringing better support for jpeg compression, support ...

Adobe Photoshop Premiere Elements Get Some Impressive Updates SLR Lounge

Photo Editing Photography News

Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Elements Get a Big Update for 2021

February 21, 2024

David Crewe

The Elements suite is designed for "memory keepers" that enjoy celebrating life events and creating keepsakes from their photos & videos for friends and family.

Photography Tips

Tamron USA Announces The “Tamron User Photo Contest” to Commemorate Their 70th Anniversary

October 14, 2024

David Crewe

Enter your best photos taken with your Tamron lens by December 18, 2020

How To Become A Music Photographer SLR Lounge

Concert Photography

How To Get Started In Music Photography

September 17, 2020

Selena Lopez

Many years ago I was out with a friend at a small gig and was enjoying the music when I ...

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 SLR Lounge

Photography Tips Wildlife Photography

Presenting the Finalists of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards!

September 16, 2020

Selena Lopez

The world’s funniest photography competition has just announced the top 44 images for 2020 - and they are absolutely brilliant!

Rokinon Samyang 35mm f1.8 For Sony E Mount SLR Lounge

Photography News General Cameras Sony Cameras and Lenses Samyang Rokinon

Samyang Launches A 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount

April 3, 2024

David Crewe

This prime lens provides mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots(indoor & outdoor), food photography, cityscapes, landscapes and more.