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Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

March 9, 2026

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

March 8, 2026

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more

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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

March 7, 2026

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

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

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Photography News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

Fuji X-S10 Announced | Performance and Portability, Perfected?

October 15, 2020

Matthew Saville

Fuji has hit the sweet spot for mirrorless cameras--a flagship sensor & autofocus, IBIS, and a durable, portable package for under $1,000!

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.

Tools and Apps Photography News

Disk Drill 4 Data Recovery Software Now Supports Mac As Well As PC

May 7, 2021

David Crewe

Disk Drill 4 improves recovery efficiency, introduces new image, video and audio file formats recovery, a new streamlined user interface, and other improvements including up to a 200% recovery efficiency increase!

Camera Reviews and News General Cameras

Irix Cine Lenses are Now Available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L Mounts

February 21, 2024

David Crewe

We initially reported this Nikon rumor about a year ago, but now it looks like it’s finally true and with ...

Camera Reviews and News Accessories

Double Your Distance Learning Creative Impact with Ultra Commercial Twin Pack from Platypod

February 10, 2025

Alice Houstons

New combo pack enables online educators to secure, stabilize and easily set-up multiple cameras, lights and accessories to offer engaging views for students

Photography News Canon Cameras

Canon Adds Five Photographers to its Explorers of Light Program

February 21, 2024

Selena Lopez

Canon has added five new members to its exclusive Explorers of Light program. Lara Jade, Lynsey Weatherspoon, Kahran & Regis Bethencourt (CreativeSoul), and Atiba Jefferson join 33 other photographers in the program who collectively represent some of the most respected, successful, and creative photographers in the world.

LuminarAI Drives Artist Creativity SLR Lounge

Photography AI Luminar Photography News

Luminar AI Uses Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence for A Faster Editing Experience

March 24, 2025

David Crewe

LuminarAI challenges the traditional approach of presets and sliders with the ability to use adaptive Templates and human-centric edits powered by AI.

Laowa Venus Optics Announce 3 Ultra Wide Cinema Lenses for Canon RF SLR Lounge

Camera Reviews and News Videography and Cinematography

Venus Optics Announce 3 New Ultra Wide Cinema Lenses for Canon RF Mount

February 21, 2024

David Crewe

Venus Optics added the Canon RF mount option to 3 of their new ultra-wide cinema lenses

Audiio Launches a Lifetime SFX Membership SLR Lounge

Photography Tips

Audiio.com Launches a Lifetime Sound Effects Membership

September 23, 2020

David Crewe

Music licensing company, Audiio, announced the release of a new sound effects catalog featuring thousands of exclusive, cinema-quality sound effects and a lifetime sfx membership option for early adopters.