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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

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!

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
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Wedding Photography Tips | The Complete Guide

Hanssie

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

Ohio To Allow Wrdding Receptions Up To 300 People Starting June 1 SLR. Lounge
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Ohio Will Allow Wedding Receptions Of Up To 300 People Starting On June 1st

David Crewe

Ohio will reopen venues of up to 300 people for wedding receptions and other events starting on June 1st, 2020

A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Navigating the Covid 19 World SLR Lounge
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A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Navigating the Covid-19 World

David Crewe

Times have changed and we need to change with them. We need to be nimble in our processes and flexible in the way we deal with the next months and years, so that we can survive the now and thrive when things get better.

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Stop Motion Animations For Photographers

Justin Ho

Stop motion isn't just for Tim Burton films, they can be a great addition to your photography offerings! Wedding photographer Justin Ho shares how to make cinema-graphs in Photoshop and why he loves incorporating them into his client galleries.

Photography Careers and Business

Camera Drones | All You Want, Should, & Need To Know To Start Flying

Brian Mullins

Have you been thinking about getting a drone to help elevate your photography business? I’ve spoken with lots of photographers ...

Photography Tips

Profoto Exhumes Their Famous Beauty Dish & Now In Collapsible Form

Kishore Sawh

Profoto does a revival of an icon, so there's a lot to live up to.

Photography Tips

A Primer On Phase Detection Autofocus VS. Contrast Detection

Kishore Sawh

Autofocus systems are intricate and very technical, but if you ever wanted to gather usable information as to which means what, here it is.

Photography Tips

5 Reasons To Bring An IceLight On Every Shoot | Story & Heart

Kishore Sawh

The IceLight has become one of the photography world's standout lights, and has been taking hold of the video world too. Here are 5 reasons why you'll want one for your video stuff, as well as your photography.

Photographer Features

Photographing a Wedding Crashed By Adam Levine & Maroon 5

Hanssie

What would you do if the 2013 People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive and his Grammy Award winning band crashed the wedding you were photographing to the surprise of pretty much everyone?

Tools and Apps

WedPics | The Wedding App For Sharing Photos

Kishore Sawh

WedPics is a great photo addition to any wedding, letting all attendees upload and share the wedding photos to one spot. But how do they wedding photographers feel about it?

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MagMod Announces Two New and Exciting Flash Modifiers | The MagSphere & MagBounce

Kishore Sawh

MagMod came on the scene a year ago. We love them here at SLRL, and are excited that they've announced a new set of modifiers - MagSphere & MagBounce.

Photography Tips

Susan Stripling Shows You Her Processing From Capture To Completion | Bonus: Offers Big Discount On Alien Skin

Kishore Sawh

Get a rare glimpse into how one of the most successful wedding photographers in the country retouches her images

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