Post Production

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
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Is Photography As We Know It Dying? Pye & Patrick Discuss How You Can Stay Relevant

David Crewe

In this recent Fstoppers video, Patrick Hall & our own Pye Jirsa get to the heart of what's arguably been a constant argument from Photographers since the beginning of the craft; Is Photography dying? Join us, for this discussion and let us know your thoughts on the topic.

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Win a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K & More in Artlist’s Halloween Horror Film Contest

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For this Halloween, Artlist is launching their first-ever Horror Film contest and giving away over $3,000 in prizes, including a Blackmagic 6K Pocket Cinema camera and much more!

Skylum Software Company Feature | Revolutionary Photo Editing Software Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Sean Lewis

We're back with our third installment of the Company Feature series, this time highlighting Skylum Software, innovators in AI-powered photo-editing software.

TOP 5 Best Adobe Lightroom CC Alternatives and Why – Life After Adobe

Joseph Cristina

After over a month of testing, in today's VLOG Joseph Cristina shares with you his top 5 Adobe Lightroom CC replacements for 2019 and why I've selected them.

Top 10 Songs | The Best Cinematic Royalty-Free Music For Your Next Travel Video Or Slideshow

Sean Lewis

Here is our list of the top 10 royalty-free cinematic songs (in no particular order) to use when scoring your next travel video or slideshow.

New Tool Lets You Use Your Lightroom Presets in Capture One

David Crewe

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been using Adobe Lightroom for so long that it’s become second nature to your ...

Match Posing and Post-Production to Fit Your Client’s Vision

Pye

Wouldn’t it be great if we could shoot every session according to our own vision all of our clients would ...

An Intro to Non-Destructive Dodging & Burning

Brittany Smith

The method of dodging and burning has been a staple among photographers since the inception of it. In the dark ...

Lightroom Better: Use & Benefit From The Camera Calibration Tab

Wendell Weithers

Shooting RAW is the best way to go if you intend to employ a significant amount of post precessing with ...

How To Add Detail & Texture Entirely In Lightroom For An HD Look

Justin Heyes

Learning to edit your photographs can be a daunting task to a new photographer, but with a few careful adjustments ...

A Creative Approach to Dodging and Burning in Photoshop

Bing Putney

Regardless of what you shoot, dodging and burning is a classic, and effective method for maximizing a photo’s visual impact. ...

How To Create The Hitchcock Zoom In Post using Adobe Premiere

Justin Heyes

The Hitchcock Zoom or ‘Dolly Zoom’ was made popular with the film Vertigo. In the film, Hitchcock uses the technique ...