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Essential Tips for Capturing Wedding Invitation Pictures

Wedding invitations represent an important aspect of the wedding day. They’re often personalized by the couple, serving as a reflection of their overall style and personality. Some are simple and elegant while others are elaborate and decadent. Either way, setting up for wedding invite photos will call on your skills for lighting, attention to detail, ... Read more

Wedding Photography Tips | The Complete Guide

This article encompasses many of the best SLR Lounge articles and tutorials on Wedding Photography.

Golf Course Wedding Photography Tips and Inspiration

You don’t have to love the game of golf to appreciate golf course weddings. The lush grounds and immaculate landscaping found at most golf courses have made them popular wedding venues. However, photographing a wedding on a sprawling golf course comes with its own set of challenges. From navigating the expansive grounds to working within ... Read more

Clients Asking for RAW Files? Here’s What to Do

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from photographers in our Photography Mastermind Group, and even via DMs goes like this: “My clients want my RAW files. What should I do?” This topic has sparked a lot of debate in the photography community, and unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of poor advice circulating. ... Read more

Should You Delete Your RAW Photos, Or Archive Them Forever? – Q&A

A common dilemma photographers face is the following question: “should I delete my RAW original photos, after delivering them to a client?”  I have the high-res edited JPG files and I’ve never had to go back to my RAWs for any reason, so do I really need them taking up tons of space on my ... Read more
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Best Tripod For Landscape Photography

Is it possible to find a good tripod for landscape photography, without breaking the bank? Yes, it is.

VideoProc Converter AI Review: Smart yet Cost-Effective Video and Image Enhancement Tool for Photographers

For photographers and videographers, every moment captured is a piece of our real world that has been frozen in time. Whether it’s the vibrant hues of a sunset landscape, the emotion of a memorable moment with friends & family, or the nostalgic charm of our oldest imagery, this is what our passion as artists is ... Read more

Editorial Posing Tips, Inspiration, and Examples for Better Group Portraits

Editorial posing is a style of posing that utilizes layers, connection points, and varied expressions to create a unique look you might see in a fashion magazine or high-end photography publication. It is the opposite of standard, symmetrical posing, where subjects are placed in a straight line with equal weight on both sides. In this ... Read more
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5 Tips on Shooting Sharp Images with a Wide-Open Aperture

How do we get tack-sharp images, especially when it comes to groups, when we're shooting with a wide-open aperture? Here's how in 5 tips (plus 3 bonus tips)!

Essential Tips For Capturing Boat Wedding Pictures

Photographing a wedding on a boat presents unique opportunities and challenges for photographers. The dynamic environment, with its changing light and moving landscape, calls for versatility and creativity. This article provides tips to navigate these waters, ensuring you capture breathtaking boat wedding pictures that the couple will treasure for a lifetime. Go Wide – Use ... Read more

JPEGmini Reduces File Size By Up To 5x With No Perceivable Reduction In Quality

Matthew Saville

Few pieces of software have the ability to surprise me this much. This could save you purchasing extra hard drives, cloud storage, lead to faster site and gallery times, and speed up your computer.

Gnarbox 2.0 Released

GNARBOX 2.6.0 Review Update – A Rugged and Very Improved Solution for On-Site Photo & Video Backups and Editing

David Crewe

The Gnarbox 2.6.0 update has been officially released addressing and fixing the only major "con" we had in our review. We found it to be a solid backup & editing solution for not only Photographers, but also cinematographers as well!

Sandisk Extreme Pro 1TB SD Memory Card - SLR Lounge

SanDisk Releases a 1TB Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card

David Crewe

DSLR Video shooters have a new Memory Card to drool over! SanDisk has recently released their new 1TB Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card that will probably last longer than your battery!

Synology DS1618+ Review by SLR Lounge

Synology DS1618+ 6 Bay NAS Review – Professional Grade Backup Solutions Have Never Been This Easy

J. Cassario

The DS1618+ from Synology puts a professional grade backup solution in an easy, affordable, and flexible package that both beginners and experts will love.

The Ultimate Data Storage And Backup Strategy For Photographers

David Crewe

Recently, I posted an article detailing an extensive list of online photo storage options to backup & store your photos. ...

Sony Tough SD Cards

Sony Tough SD Cards | Are The Tank of SD Cards Worth It?

Anthony Thurston

SD cards, and specifically their build/reliability have been a hot topic of late. Thanks to several high profile camera releases ...

LaCie 6Big Thunderbolt 3 Review | A Workhorse In A Tom Ford Suit

Kishore Sawh

A drug that will leave you grinning.

The Drobo 5D3 & 5N2 Thunderbolt 3 Now Give Even More Performance & Peace Of Mind

Kishore Sawh

Drobo's 5D3 and 5N2 Thunderbolt 3 devices are having a very good year.

Which Hard Drive Should You Buy? | BackBlaze Releases Q2 2017 HDD Reliability Results

Justin Heyes

With the recent demise of CrashPlan’s ‘For Home’ backup subscription, photographers have been scrambling to find an affordable online solution ...

LaCie Rugged USB-C Review | Bridging The Gap Between The Computer You Have Now & Your Next

Kishore Sawh

People who buy one usually buy more. That says something.

Western Digital Introduces New Budget/Mid Range SSDs With Long Life Spans

Alice Houstons

For many people, myself included, Western Digital internal drives are the backbone of their workflow, and particularly these days many ...

Disk Cleanup Tip To Recover Gigabytes That Lightroom May Be Hoarding

Justin Heyes

If you're a heavy Lightroom user you may have tens of gigs to free, and here's how.

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