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How to Take Direct Sunlight Portraits

I used to be terrified to shoot in harsh sunlight. I avoided it like the plague, and as a consequence avoided scheduling sessions in anything other than golden hour or overcast days. I soon found out that a limited availability such as this was a financial burden, and bad for business. That was the deciding ... Read more

20+ Posing Cues for Couples from Professional Photographers

Photographers often hear their clients say, “We’re awkward, but we want to be natural, fun & romantic.” This common challenge underscores the importance of mastering posing, a skill that blends technical knowledge with creative communication. The art of posing is more than just positioning subjects; it’s about crafting authentic, emotive stories through images.  This guide ... Read more
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The Best Online Album Proofing Options for Photographers

The deeper you dive into photography, especially when you start taking on clients and making it a business, the more important it becomes to find and use tools that allow you to streamline your workflow. It doesn’t take long before you start spending less time taking photos and more time managing other aspects of getting ... Read more

How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... 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
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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
Photography Tips

First Party vs. Third Party Flashes | Candid Chats

Shivani Reddy

What does the photo community have to say about the rampant release and blatant copies of lighting products from third-party companies?

Canon Yongnuo Flash Comparison
Camera Reviews and News

Canon EX 600 II-RT vs Yongnuo YN600EX RT-II

Jason Henington

There's a clear price difference between these two flash units, but how much do they differ in performance?

Photography Tips

Opinion: Take your Canon RT Flash Off Camera, For Less | Yongnuo’s YN-E3-RT Is Still Relevant

Holly Roa

Note: The following is the opinion of the author and does not reflect an official position of SLR Lounge. When ...

Photography Tips

Yongnuo Offers A Fast 35mm F/2 To Fill A Gap Nikon Left Wide Open & It’s Only $90

Kishore Sawh

Yongnuo takes on Nikon's 35mm line up by offering something they don't.

Photography Tips

Canon vs Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 | Tony & Chelsea Northrup

Kishore Sawh

Fast 50mm primes from Canon and Nikon are already THE photography bargain, but Yongnuo is offering even bigger savings on what might actually be as good or better glass.

Photography Tips

Yongnuo Announces New 2.4GHz RF605 Triggers; Complete With New LCD, 6 Groups, and 16 Channels

Anthony Thurston

Yongnuo has long been known for their simple and affordable, yet incredibly reliable, radio triggers. Today, the Chinese company announced their latest radio trigger, a transceiver, the RF605.

Camera Reviews and News

Yongnuo 560 III Flash Test With PocketWizards

Pye

The Yongnuo 560 III is a great budget flash, but unfortunately it doesn't work well with the Pocket Wizards.

Photography Tips

Cheap Alternatives Take Toll On PocketWizard, Major Layoffs Follow Poor Sales

Anthony Thurston

Cheap Alternatives and Poor Sales have had a negative impact on PocketWizard, as the company lays off close to %40 of their employees in an effort to focus on product engineering and development.

Photography Tips

Yongnuo Announces New YN-622N-TX Flash Controller Now Available

Anthony Thurston

The YN-622 TTL flash triggering system just became a whole lot more attractive to Nikon shooters, as they have officially announced that the new YN-622N-TX is now available.

Photography Tips

Meyin RF-624 Budget TTL Trigger Looks To Knock Off YN-622

Anthony Thurston

We all know that the budget trigger market is a cutthroat business, there is always something new and cheaper coming out. Yongnuo has long been one of the best brands for budget triggers with their low price and high reliability. A new TTL trigger, the Meyin RF-624, looks to take the YN-622C's spot as the top budget TTL trigger.

Camera Reviews and News

New Yongnuo YN-622N Flash Triggers Now Available

Anthony Thurston

A while back we did a whole rundown on budget flash triggers and we talked about the Yongnuo 622 flash trigger that at that time were only available for canon cameras. Well, the Nikon version of the YN-622 triggers are now out and available for purchase.

Camera Reviews and News

Yongnuo YN560: A Look at the King of Low Budget Speedlights

Anthony Thurston

Let’s face it, we all know that Photography is en expensive hobby. No doubt one of the first things you noticed besides the obvious prices of camera bodies and lenses was the price of name brand speedlights. When you are just a hobbyist, or just starting your business out you have to be careful where you spend your limited budget on gear – That Is where Yongnuo comes in.

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