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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

135mm Lens | 25 Photos That Will Make You Need One

Sean Lewis

Like the highly coveted 200mm f/2 lens, the 135mm can be used to create beautiful, bokeh-filled works of art for only a fraction of the price.

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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II Review | The Ultimate Lightweight 70-200 Portrait Lens?

Sean Oblizalo

This lens is top notch and blows version 1 out of the water! The Sony 70-200mm GM 2 is a versatile telephoto zoom lens that delivers quick auto focus, stunning image quality, that is perfect for capturing awe-inspiring landscapes, portrait photos or elopements.

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Take the Minimalist Challenge with a One Lens Portrait Session

Pye

Take our minimalist challenge and get back to the basics. Stop psyching yourself out on shoots with gear you don't always need. Consider this an exercise in creativity. Join us!

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Mirrorless 85mm f/1.4 Comparison | Sigma VS Rokinon/Samyang Christmas Light Bokeh Test!

Matthew Saville

Who doesn't like bokeh dots and Christmas lights? Check out this quick bokeh comparison for our two favorite 85mm f/1.4 primes of 2020.

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Tokina 85mm f/1.8 ATX-M Initial Review – Beautiful Bokeh & Impressive Sharpness

Matthew Saville

Tokina has created a mirrorless 85mm portrait prime, and so far we really like what we see!

New Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 For Nikon & Canon Mounts

Kishore Sawh

When Zeiss announces a new lens it’s something to pay attention to, and their latest is probably of particular interest ...

Lens Review: The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 | Pint Sized Powerhouse

Bing Putney

The price is right, but can Sony's new budget friendly portrait lens compete with the heavy hitters?

Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Vs. Nikon 85mm f/1.4 Vs. Tamron 85mm f/1.8 | Does the 105mm Look Worth The Cost?

Kishore Sawh

Nikon's new 105mm aims to impress, but when next to some contemporaries where would your money be better spent?

Nikon 200mm f/2 vs. the 70-200mm f/2.8 | Matt Granger

Kishore Sawh

It's certainly lust-worthy, but you decide if it's worth the price.