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How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more
Best Apps to Fix Blurry Photos in 2021 SLR Lounge
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Best Apps and Software to Fix Blurry Photos (updated)

Alice Houstons

In this post, we'll share some of the best sharpening software that will help you fix blurry images and rescue some of your previously unusable photos.

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Photo Editing Lightroom

Best Lightroom Export Settings for Web

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In this episode of the Lightroom 4 A to Z DVD Training, we are going to create an Export preset that will export web-size images from Lightroom 4. This preset will help you quickly and easily export one or images for the web.

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Best Of Computers Laptops and Monitors

Best Monitors for Photo Editing | Updated

Matthew Saville

If you’re in the market for the best monitors for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. The right monitor ...

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Best Photo Editing Software and Apps

David Crewe

In this article, we list the best photo editing software available in 2020

XP Pen Artist 24 Pro Graphics Pen Tablet Review SLR Lounge
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XP-Pen Artist Display 24 Pro Review – Is This The Photographers Ultimate Retouching Tool?

David Crewe

Making the leap to editing on a graphics display can be intimidating, both technically and cost-wise. The XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro helps ease the transition on both fronts, which begs the question: Could this be the ultimate retouching tool?

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PortraitPro 21 Review | New And Improved Retouching Tools

Matthew Saville

New and much-improved, indeed! This is an impressive, worthwhile update to the PortraitPro retouching software; consider us very impressed!

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LuminarAI Officially Launched – Reinvents the Photo Editing Experience for Creative Artists

David Crewe

The new AI-centric tools help drive a refined workflow, offering creatives the solutions they need without the manual, tedious tasks often required.

Imerge Pro 8 Officially Launched SLR Lounge
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Imerge Pro Announces Major Upgrade With Powerful New Retouching and Color Grading Tools, CR3 Support, And More.

David Crewe

Imerge Pro is still a relatively new product on the scene but is already making waves amongst photographers and composite ...

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How To Micro Dodge & Burn Skin in Adobe Photoshop

Elena Jasic

In this video, I am demonstrating how I professionally retouch skin using ONLY a dodge & burn technique called Micro Dodge & Burn. Bear with me as this is a lengthier video, but it's full of useful information!

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Tips For Editing Your Astrophotography Images With Adobe Lightroom

Alice Houstons

As Matthew explained in his post on Friday, this week is the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower – ...

Portrait Pro 19 Brings Some Impressive New Features SLR Lounge
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Speed Up Your Beauty & Portrait Workflow with PortraitPro 19

David Crewe

The latest version of PortraitPro adds new AI deep-learning algorithms to offer more realistic adjustments that make it easier for photographers to retouch their portraits quickly & efficiently.

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The Top 5 Spots in the World to Take Photographs

Alice Houstons

Landscape photography pushes me to explore and go the extra mile while traveling to the most exciting locations on earth. ...

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