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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

January 21, 2026

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

January 21, 2026

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.

How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

January 21, 2026

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

January 21, 2026

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

January 21, 2026

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

January 20, 2026

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: Keep your leads organized Automate critical tasks, reminders and emails Avoid double bookings Provide payment options Generate invoices and useful reports for performance tracking and taxes Much more ... Read more

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

January 20, 2026

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

January 19, 2026

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more

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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

January 19, 2026

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!

Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

January 18, 2026

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more

4 reasons 85mm prime lens perfect for portraits and how to use it

Photography Tips Portrait Photography

4 Reasons the 85mm is Perfect for Portraits & How to Use It

November 17, 2025

Pye

In this video, Pye gives four reasons why the 85mm prime lens has become a staple in a portrait photographer's toolkit and he also shares how to use it.

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Photography News

Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Announced | Full-Frame Mirrorless Lens on a Crop-Sensor Budget

September 14, 2021

Matthew Saville

Nikon has released a compact, lightweight, standard focal length prime lens for their Z-mount mirrorless cameras, and it looks like an interesting option!

Sony Launches a 3 New Affordable Compact Prime G Lenses SLR Lounge

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Sony Introduces Three New High-Performance G Lenses to its Full-Frame E-mount Lens Lineup

March 23, 2021

David Crewe

Sony's New 50mm, 40mm and 24mm Lenses Combine Incredible Image Quality and Intuitive Operability, all at a price that won't break your bank

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Camera Reviews and News Sigma Lenses

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review | The Best Mirrorless Portrait Prime?

February 5, 2021

Matthew Saville

Sigma started over from scratch to optimize this portrait prime for full-frame mirrorless, and the results are incredible. It's sharp, lightweight, and only $1,200...

Sigma VS Rokinon Samyang Bokeh Comparison 85mm mirrorless Canon RF Sony FE portrait

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

January 8, 2022

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.

Camera Reviews and News Samyang Rokinon Rokinon & Samyang Lenses

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Review

January 8, 2022

Matthew Saville

For only $399, you can get one of the best lenses that many have been waiting for on their full-frame mirrorless cameras!

Rumor Sigma Patent Hints at 3 new Tele Primes SLR Lounge

Photography Tips

Sigma Has 3 New Tele Prime Lenses Coming According to Recently Discovered Patents

October 15, 2020

David Crewe

According to a recent rumor post from SonyAlpha Rumors & Sony Addict, some newly discovered patents discloses the design of ...

Camera Reviews and News Rokinon & Samyang Lenses

Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 Review | The Most Portable And Affordable Full-Frame Mirrorless Portrait Prime Lens!

February 7, 2024

Matthew Saville

As one of the smallest, lightest, and most-affordable full-frame mirrorless portrait primes on the market, the Rokinon/Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE is a very attractive option for anyone who wants a truly portable full-frame kit!

Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Mirrorless SLR Lounge

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Sigma Announces The 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

February 20, 2024

David Crewe

Mark a new chapter of the Art line F1.4 in the mirrorless age. Large-diameter, unparalleled optical performance, compact and lightweight, and high-speed AF ─ all in your hand.