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Which photo editing software is leading in 2024? 

Which software applications were most favored by photographers in 2023, and are therefore leading the industry in 2024? Please note that data discussed in this post was collected by CYME media, not me and I only reference their comments. It is interesting to see where trends are heading. CYME Media

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Gear talk: Do you still prefer your old cameras?

New year, new gear — or is it, really? How many of you out there aren’t even thinking about upgrading to a newer camera or fancier lens? More importantly, how many of you still prefer using your old cameras to this day? Since he still kept some old cameras to

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Victorian State Library in B&W

Are photographers traditionalists or pioneers?

In the dynamic world of photography, there exists a fascinating dichotomy between traditionalists and pioneers. On one hand, some adhere to the time-tested techniques and conventions of the craft, cherishing its rich history and heritage. But on the other hand, there are the pioneers, pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and reshaping

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Take a break — it’s important

Take a break. What does that even mean anymore? Does everyone take breaks? It seems more and more in this society that we are always “ON” or expected to be ON. As a photographer/artist with a decent following on social media that being “ON” all the time becomes pressure. The

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Basic photo editing in DxO PhotoLab 7

Check out the various panels or palettes in DxO PhotoLab7, where they are and what they do. Join me as I do a basic edit on a photo from my Vintage Fairy series. It doesn’t take a lot to make your images look amazing. Want to give this a try?

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Four ways dust can end up in your photos

One of the most annoying and tedious parts of any photographer’s workflow is removing dust, lint, smudges and fingerprints in post-processing. Imagine having to do that for a product photography project for, say, a hundred items with at least five angles each! Therefore, it’s important to prevent these imperfections before

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Do mirrorless cameras stifle creativity and learning?

Modern cameras are a wonderful thing. They’ve made it to where everyone can capture a variety of images with relative ease. Still, I can’t help but wonder if modern cameras with all their bells and whistles might be having an impact on creativity. Now, I know there are already some

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No fast lens for night photography? No problem!

Winter is a great time for street photography at night, said Faizal Westcott in his latest video above, and we don’t see why not! Depending on the side of the world where you are, this time of the year means you don’t have to worry about the sun setting so

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The Vintage Fair

Exporting images from Lightroom to DxO PhotoLab 7

Join me for another DxO PhotoLab 7 tutorial! In this video, I run through how to export from Lightroom Classic into PhotoLab 7, just in case you want to keep your Lightroom Catalogues. It’s not overly complicated, just something you need to be aware of. You can get your free

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