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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
Marlies Hartmann

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.
seo for photographers

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

Profoto Spring Sale: Save Up to 25% on B20, B30, D30, A10, and A2

Profoto has built a well-earned reputation for quality and reliability in professional lighting for photographers. This holds especially true for professional photographers, who understand that reliable gear is everything. If you’ve ever photographed a wedding using Profoto gear, you know that campaign taglines like “10,000 shots during a wedding – No misfires” aren’t marketing exaggerations. ... Read more
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Photography Careers and Business

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t E-mail Out Price Sheets

Pye

This will make you rethink the way you sell your photography services and in turn, make you a better photographer.

5 Reasons Why Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward SLR Lounge 2000x1333
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5 Reasons Your Couples Portraits May Look Awkward (And How To Prevent It)

Pye

So you’ve just finished your first couples portrait session and once you’ve gotten home and started looking through the images, ...

Wedding Couple BTS stylized shoot
Photography News

Why You Should Attend WPPI

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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Photography News

Nikon D610 And D810 Have Been Officially Discontinued

David Crewe

The Nikon D610 and D810 DSLR cameras have been officially listed as discontinued by the Nikon Japan website.

Photography Tips

6 Tips To Make The Most Of A Photo Expo And Why You Should Go

Holly Roa

If you read this site, you’re probably a gear nerd at heart (I mean that lovingly and relatably), and you ...

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Photo Plus Expo 2017 | Why You Should Attend (It’s Not Just For The Classes)

Kishore Sawh

A fresh take, and more relevant that

Photography Tips

6 Things You Need to Master to Be a Badass Wedding Photographer | Huy Nguyen [WPPI 2016]

Andy & Amii Kauth

Huy Nguyen seriously believes that you can be an amazing wedding photographer and that's what he talked about in his platform class at WPPI.

Photography Tips

What It Really Means To Fight For Success | A Moment With Jaleel King

Easton Reynolds

At 8 years old, photographer Jaleel King was shot and paralyzed. I spoke to him at PhotoPlus Expo and learned about how he overcomes adversity and fights for success.

Photography News

WPPI & NYIP Launches First Online Certification Program For Wedding Photographers

Hanssie

Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) has partnered with the New York Institute of Photography (NYIP) to bring you an online certification program.

Lightroom

CTRL+Console For Lightroom | Is This The Best Way To Control Lightroom?

Kishore Sawh

CTRL+Console Lightroom Sorter it is the first controller for Lightroom that turns your iPad into a multi-functioning, gesture-control able, ergonomic display and control surface. It changes how you think about and use Lightroom.