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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
Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii Officially Announced SLR Lounge
Photography News Nikon Cameras and Lenses

Nikon To Release Firmware Update for Z6ii & Z7ii – Adding 4k60P Video & Improved Eye Autofocus [Updated & Confirmed]

David Crewe

The Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii have been out for a few months now and in that time there’s been a ...

Nikon to focus on Mirrorless SLR Lounge
Photography News Nikon Cameras and Lenses

Nikon Will Focus On Mirrorless Cameras For The Time Being

David Crewe

If you’ve been following the state of the industry over the last few years, you could see there was a ...

Sigma May Start Production of Nikon Z Lenses SLR Lounge
Photography Tips

Sigma CEO Confirms Possibility of Mirrorless Lenses for Nikon Z-Mount & Canon RF Mount!

David Crewe

In a recent interview Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki mentioned that their short‑term strategy indeed involves the possibility of introducing mirrorless ...

Fujifilm GFX100s Price Leaked SLR Lounge
Camera Reviews and News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

Fujifilm’s Upcoming GFX100S Price Might Have Leaked – SPOILERS: It’s Good News!

David Crewe

If a recent post from Fuji Rumors is to be believed, the price of the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100S has been ...

Sony Canon May Have 100MP Camears coming in 2021 SLR Lounge
Sony Cameras and Lenses Canon Cameras

Canon and Sony Bringing Some “Super Sensors” To Market in 2021?

Matthew Saville

If the rumors and patent timing hold true, things could heat up in the megapixel war in 2021, especially between ...

Fujifilm Releases Pixel Shift Firmware SLR Lounge
Photography News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

Fujifilm’s Pixel Shift Combiner Software Lets You Create 400MP Images!

David Crewe

Fujifilm's new Pixel Shift Firmware (3.0) allows GFX 100 users to create 400Megapixel images!

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Camera Reviews and News Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses

Fujifilm GFX100 Pixel Shift Firmware coming in Late November [Rumor]

David Crewe

Back in February of 2020, (which feels like decades ago), Fujifilm said that a new 400MP “Pixel Shift” mode was ...

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

David Crewe

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

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Camera Reviews and News General Cameras

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

David Crewe

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

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Photography News Sony Cameras and Lenses

Sony A5 (or A6) has IBIS, 4k60p, 5fps, And A Pop-Up EVF? (Rumor)

David Crewe

According to a new rumor from Sony Alpha Rumors, the new Sony A5 (or A6) will have some pretty interesting ...

Canon EOS R5
Photography News Canon Cameras

Canon’s Big Announcement is Tomorrow | Here’s Everything We Expect to See

Jason Henington

Canon's big product announcement is happening tomorrow, July 9, 2020 at 8:00am EST. You can watch it live at www.usa.canon.com/virtualproductlaunch. If you can't wait that long, there's a lot that we already know about what Canon is planning to release.

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Camera Reviews and News Canon Cameras

Canon EOS R6 Rumored Specs | 4k Video, Dual Cards, and up to 20FPS

Jason Henington

For the Canon shooters out there who need a distraction from the current Coronavirus pandemic, Canon Rumors has some fun morsels on the rumored Canon EOS R6.

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