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Smoke Bomb Photography Tips for Capturing Epic Portraits

February 21, 2026

Smoke bomb photography has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic way to add a burst of color and excitement to portrait photography. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting to explore the realms of creative photography, incorporating smoke bombs can transform ordinary photos into extraordinary pieces of art. From selecting the right smoke bombs ... Read more

Frame Within a Frame | Examples and Tips For Advanced Compositions

February 20, 2026

Creating a frame within a frame is one of the basic principles of composition that can add a lot of interest and impact to your images.

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Take a Closer Look with Macro Photography Tips for Beginners

February 19, 2026

If you're curious about exploring the closeup world of macro photography, these tips and pics will help you get started and inspire your journey.

High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

February 19, 2026

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more

How to Test Shoot With Model Agency Represented Models

February 18, 2026

When pursuing fashion and beauty photography, the caliber of models you have access to has a serious impact on the quality of work being produced. Model agency represented models tend to bring more to the table than a random stranger on the street, but for many photographers the idea feels daunting and does require a ... Read more

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

February 18, 2026

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

Best Apps to Fix Blurry Photos in 2021 SLR Lounge

Best Apps and Software to Fix Blurry Photos (updated)

February 17, 2026

In this post, we'll share some of the best sharpening software that will help you fix blurry images and rescue some of your previously unusable photos.

Lightroom Workflow Tips to Speed Up Editing

February 16, 2026

In this article, we show how we can apply the principles of the assembly line to your own Adobe Lightroom workflow to speed it up and become much more productive.

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Tips for Corporate Headshots and Portraits

February 15, 2026

In this post, we'll go over some tips & tricks to help you get through a long day of corporate headshots.

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5 Best Monopods for Photographers of All Levels

February 14, 2026

What are monopods and why do I need one? A monopod is an extremely handy piece of equipment that photographers of all levels can put to good use. Similar to (but different from) their famous three-legged cousin, the tripod, monopods are a single-leg support for mounting your camera on. While they may not be as ... Read more

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How to Test Shoot With Model Agency Represented Models

February 19, 2026

Brittany Smith

When pursuing fashion and beauty photography, the caliber of models you have access to has a serious impact on the ...

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Best Apps and Software to Fix Blurry Photos (updated)

February 18, 2026

Alice Houstons

In this post, we'll share some of the best sharpening software that will help you fix blurry images and rescue some of your previously unusable photos.

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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

February 6, 2026

Pye

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical ...

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

February 4, 2026

Alice Houstons

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

January 28, 2026

Alice Houstons

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday ...

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How to Shoot a Basic Model Test | Gear, Shot List, Agency Requirements & More

January 17, 2026

Brittany Smith

With the shifting requirements for model tests, there is a misconception that all test shoots must be grandiose productions and ...

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15 Tips for Teaching Photography Workshops

January 7, 2026

Sean Lewis

Hosting a photography workshop may not be the easiest way to earn additional income, but it can prove rewarding when done right. Should you choose to teach one, follow these 15 tips to help ensure that your workshop is a success!

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How To Become A Wedding Photographer … In One Year (Updated)

January 1, 2026

Christopher

Have you ever considered jumping into wedding photography but weren't sure where to start? Follow this guide to get your wedding photography career up and going within one year.