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5 Photographer Biographies That Are Worth A Read

Take a closer look into the life of some of the most influential and notable photographers in history. Here are five photographer biographies that are worth getting your hands on.

30 Tilt-Shift Lens Photos That Will Make You Need One

Tilt-shift lenses are notoriously difficult to use (well), but when perfected, they can create unparalleled artistic portraits.

How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. It’s also worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... 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

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.
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Phase One Release New ‘Capture One Studio’ and Capture One Pro 12.1 Update

Holly Roa

Phase One has just released a new Capture One tier, however, leaving Capture One Pro as the middle ground.

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Photography News

Biggest-Ever Affinity Updates Bring Unrivaled Speed, Power and Extensive New Features

David Crewe

Affinity Photo Updates bring GPU compute acceleration, HDR monitor support and a new memory management system to ensure the Affinity suite continues to be at the cutting edge of modern creative software.

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Adobe Announces New Features for Lightroom CC Classic and Mobile

David Crewe

With inspirational tutorials and other helpful features, the new Lightroom updates look promising!

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Skylum Releases Luminar 3.1 With The New Accent AI 2.0 Filter

David Crewe

With the Accent AI 2.0 filter, Skylum's Luminar software is better than ever. With 15% off (as well as free access to SLR Lounge's Photography 101 workshop) for a limited time, there's no better time than now to check it out!

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Adobe Announces Substantial Updates To The Lightroom Ecosystem

David Crewe

Today, Adobe is releasing updates to the entire Adobe photography ecosystem, including Camera Raw, Lightroom Classic CC, and Lightroom CC for Mac, Windows, Android, ChromeOS, and iOS.

Photography Tips

New Lightroom Update With Canon 5D IV Support, & Adobe Releases Stock Contributor Site

Bing Putney

You can now upload and sell your images directly from Lightroom.

Photoshop

Liquify Is Broken In The Latest Photoshop Update & Here’s A ‘Fix’

Kishore Sawh

Photoshop's latest update brought with it an error that affects a massive amount of people. Here are two workarounds, that aren't perfect, but will get the job done.

Photography Tips

Update Sees Adobe Camera RAW Performance Boost & Lightroom CC Features

Kishore Sawh

Adobe releases a significant update to ACR that mirrors the updates of Lightroom.

Photography Tips

Phottix Announces Impressive Odin Update In New Odin II Units

Anthony Thurston

In the world of speedlight or off camera light triggering PocketWizard still the king of the hill, but if you have seen what Phottix is doing with their Odin line, it is hard not to be impressed. Phottix today announced their update to the original Odin system, the Odin II, and boy is it impressive.

Photography Tips

Adobe Lightroom 5.6 Update Brings Support For Latest Lenses/Cameras

Anthony Thurston

The problem with staying on the razors edges of camera gear these days is that process of having to wait until Adobe updates Lightroom in order to really use the gear as you normally would.

Photography Tips

Sigma Rumor Update: What Lenses Are We Most Likely To See Over the Next Year?

Anthony Thurston

Thanks to the huge success of their ART line of lenses, Sigma is now one of the most popular lens makers on the public mind. The plus side is that it provides some great performance and price competition to the name brand lens makers, the negative side is the huge increase in Sigma lens rumors.

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