wedding photography

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

March 6, 2026

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

Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

March 5, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

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

20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

March 4, 2026

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

March 3, 2026

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)

March 3, 2026

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

March 2, 2026

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

March 1, 2026

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

SEO for Photographers | A Complete Guide

February 28, 2026

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

Fantastic Birthday Photoshoot Ideas and Tips You Need to Try

February 27, 2026

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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Best Of Photographer Features

100 Best Wedding Photographers in the Australia & New Zealand for 2020

December 15, 2025

Alice Houstons

Here is our list of the top 100 wedding photographers in Australia and New Zealand!

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Photography Tips Flash Photography

Radio Flash Systems Made Easy | Slice of Pye, Ep. 19

February 20, 2024

Pye

In this episode, we make it easy to understand how to use flash radio systems.

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Photography Tips Engagement Photography

Top 5 Locations for Your Engagement Photos in Northwest Arkansas

April 20, 2020

Vinson Images

Whether you're recently engaged, or you're a newer photographer trying to find a place to shoot. Either way, you're in luck. Because Northwest Arkansas has a plethora of amazing locations to choose from. But to help you narrow things down a bit, below are our top 5 locations for engagement photos in Northwest Arkansas.

Photography Careers and Business

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Slideshow Music

January 26, 2026

Shivani Reddy

We are breaking down the best options for both royalty & copyright free music and licensed music for your Wedding Slideshow and Videography needs.

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Photography Careers and Business Marketing for Photographers

Survival Tips for a Wedding Photographer at a Bridal Show

August 13, 2025

Alice Houstons

Love them or hate them, bridal/wedding shows are still one of the most important sales and marketing tools available to ...

Photography News

Why You Should Attend WPPI

August 14, 2024

Sean Lewis

SLR Lounge would likely not exist if not for our experience at WPPI back in 2008. We found the inspiration we needed to push forward in photography. With WPPI just around the corner, we put together a list of reasons why you should make attending this year's show a priority.

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Why The Sony A9 is the Camera of the Decade for Wedding Photographers

September 4, 2020

Matthew Saville

After a decade of wedding photography and gear reviews, the Sony A9 is my favorite camera! Here's why...

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Photography News

Bridezilla Arrested After Attempting to Force Photographer to Work for the Privilege

December 3, 2019

Alice Houstons

Let me give you fair warning: This story is beyond ridiculous… No wedding photographer should ever work for free (unless you absolutely want to). But more importantly, no wedding photographer should ever be asked to PAY THE BRIDE in order to take pictures at HER WEDDING! Especially if said bride is being a total bridezilla about it.

Photography News

A Couple Recently Spent $800 For Their Wedding Photos And Learned A Hard Lesson In The Process

September 26, 2019

Alice Houstons

You Get What You Pay For, and in this instance, the $800 may have been better spent on a new smartphone to get better images than this couple ended up receiving for their wedding.

Photographer Features

Interview with Wedding and Landscape Photographer Zach Nichols | SLR Lounge Artist Feature

August 14, 2024

Sean Lewis

Wedding and travel photography, Zach Nichols shares how he wound up pursuing a career in multiple genres of photography and he discusses the gear he uses for each while also offering helpful advice for aspiring photographers.