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Posing Guide for Photographing Children

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
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

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

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
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20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

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

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)

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

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

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.
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SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

SEO is arguably the most sustainable and consistent form of lead generation for photographers (and most other small businesses). However, we often “put it off” until later because we don’t know where to start or what advice to follow. To make things simple and cut through the clutter, we’ve created this complete guide to SEO ... Read more
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Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

Hurray! It’s your birthday! Well, maybe not today, but when the time does come, consider celebrating your birthday with a special birthday photoshoot. These photoshoots, like birthday parties, can range from low key hangouts to major productions. Either way, you’ll never forget this milestone when you put a little extra thought into how you capture ... Read more
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The Story Behind the Photographs, with Marius Igas | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

For Marius Igas, when it comes to photography advice, "find your niche, do what you love, do it with passion, and never stop learning!"

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5 Tips for Mastering Light, with Jason Vinson | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

Our “SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature” articles highlight SLR Lounge Awards winners, some of the very best wedding photographers around the globe. ...

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Inma del Valle’s Best Advice for Adding More of Your Personality to Your Photographs | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

"Inma del Valle's life has 'always been linked to art.' For Inma, 'capturing the emotions of the moment, and that artistic part that characterizes me, is fundamental ...'"

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5 Tips for Creative Wedding Portraiture, with Sean LeBlanc | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

"Every client is unique in some way, and it is my job to discover what is important to my clients ..."

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1,000 Weddings Later: 5 Reasons Jeff Tisman Is Still Passionate about Wedding Photography | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

"Even after 25 years of photography, I feel more excited today than ever before! You will never know it all. There is always something to learn."

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3 Tips for Capturing Natural Moments with Sabina Mladin | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

"I love life, people, emotions, and true feelings, but what I love most is that I can capture all of this with my camera."

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Krzysztof Krawczyk

Andy & Amii Kauth

"From the very beginning, I liked wedding photography. I used to spend hundreds of hours reading articles about all things wedding photography ..."

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SLR Lounge Artist Awards Feature | Aly Kuler

Andy & Amii Kauth

"I think we should all take risks sometimes for something in life for which we have a passion."

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Brian Mullins

Andy & Amii Kauth

"Lighting, posing, scenery, etc. are all needed elements, but if I don’t get a genuine feeling then I change my approach."

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Donatas UFO

Andy & Amii Kauth

"I am completely passionate about what I do. Wedding photography is the perfect medium that allows me to be creative."

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SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature | Andy Casota

Andy & Amii Kauth

"I tend to simply look for the moment and work to get the most out of it."