posing

How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and equipped with a full team. In fact, when first approaching a modeling agency to test you will almost always be asked if you have your own team.  In this article, I’ll walk you through how ... Read more

Dynamic 3-Light Sports Portrait Setup

When it comes to taking sports photography portraits, capturing dynamic energy is the name of the game. Sports portraits often convey a sense of action and energy with dramatic poses and lighting, the latter of which often relies on using off-camera flash. While some photographers try their best to avoid using flash, it’s really not ... Read more

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but what other ways can you light a group of people to create more drama or visual interest? Light alters the mood of a scene through modifiers, quantity, and color. Even with family photos, you should ... Read more
one light portrait setup

Easiest One Light Portrait Setup for Professional Headshots

How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career, my answer was “as many as I can get.” But over time, I learned that some of the most beautiful portraits are captured using simple setups. No need for multiple lights, sets, and gear to get gorgeous results. ... Read more

5 Creative Accessories to Conceal Distracting Backgrounds

We’ve all been there: you have great clients but a less-than-superb background. How do you deliver the high-quality, creative imagery that your clients have come to expect? Creative accessories are perfect when you need a spark of creativity or need to block distracting elements in your scene. These simple tools can transform an ordinary shot ... Read more

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector

It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
how to design a photo album

How to Design a Photo Album | A Step by Step Guide

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, printing is an important aspect of photography. Instead of images lost in clouds, hard drives, or social media, printing your photography into wall art or albums makes your photography tangible. Selecting your favorite images for print and laying them out in a story gives them more value and ... Read more

An Introduction to Posing Female Models

Working with agency models is a highly coveted and sought after goal for many aspiring fashion and beauty photographers. While there are many models who know their angles, the reality is that many of the agency models you are likely to test with in the beginning are new faces in the fashion industry. These new ... Read more
SLR Lounge - Best Photography Insurance Options

Photographer Insurance Guide

Let’s face it, photography is not a cheap venture to get into. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, buying and keeping your gear up-to-date can be very expensive. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to keep your equipment safe from theft and damage. Having your gear stolen or broken somehow can be ... Read more

15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!
how to photograph groomsmen wedding photography guide
Poses

21 Groomsmen Posing Cues From Wedding Photographers

Alice Houstons

Hear what advice wedding industry pros have about groomsmen posing.

cute engagement poses ideas zak Harry Potter Quail Hill Engagement Photographer
Photography Tips

15+ Cute Couple Poses: Capturing Love and Joy in Every Frame

Christopher

Capturing the essence of love and joy in couples photography is pretty much always the goal, but achieving it requires ...

couples poses
Poses

The First 5 Couples Poses Every Photographer Should Learn

Pye

Learn the 5 couples poses that every photographer should know for perfect couples portraits!

tips-posing-prom-group-pictures
Photography Tips

7 Prom Poses and Ideas for Memorable and Fun Photos

Tanya Goodall Smith

Get your prom on and head into your next teen dance photo shoot armed with our best tips for posing and photographing teen couples and large groups.

Photography Tips

Roberto Valenzuela Picture Perfect Posing Review

Hanssie

In the following excerpt from his 101 Solutions to Common Photography Problems class on CreativeLive, Roberto gives a summary of his 21-points of posing system.

Photography News Poses

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

Holly Roa

Editorial posing in photography is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points and different expressions to create a ...

Photography Tips Poses Wedding Photography Tips and Tutorials

Your Guide to Wedding Poses For Grooms

Holly Roa

On a couple’s wedding day, brides are usually the show-stoppers, receiving the most pampering while preparing for the big day ...

sitting poses
Photography Tips

Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

Pye

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at ...

Portrait Photography

How to Find the Right Angle for Your Face

Shivani Reddy

Everyone has a unique face shape, and finding the right angle for your face can make a world of difference ...

maternity portrait tutorial feature image
Portrait Photography

Maternity Poses, Ideas and Tips For Beautiful Portraits

Pye

We're going to work through some of the nuances of maternity portraits in regards to lighting and posing.

Unscripted posing app family kids running updated
Photography Tips

How to Boost Your Creativity and Business with the Unscripted App for Photographers

Sean Lewis

Ever run out of posing ideas in the middle of a shoot? We found a solution. This surprisingly powerful tool that comes wrapped in the convenience of a user-friendly app that you can keep on you at all times. Check it out!

Photography Tips Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Photoshoot Tips for Capturing Beauty and Confidence

Pye

These five different posing ideas for boudoir photography will help you recognize the small details that make a huge difference.

123 Next