Today I’m taking you inside Aperty Portrait, the new portrait retouching software from the makers of Luminar Neo, to show you exactly how I use it for fast, clean and consistent edits. If you’ve ever wanted an easy way to retouch portraits, batch process full galleries or jump between Lightroom,
Today I am walking you through a full edit of an aerial portrait of Jaslyn using Lightroom Classic and Aperty Portrait from Skylum, showing how to clean up backgrounds, remove distractions, refine lighting with masks, and apply quick professional retouching without ever touching Photoshop. If you want to see how
The latest addition to K&F CONCEPT’s Nano-X series, the 67mm Ultra-Low Reflection ND2–400 Variable ND Filter, promises a major leap forward in optical performance—and it actually delivers. Designed with their new ultra-low reflection technology, this filter drops reflectivity down to a mere 0.1%, making it one of the cleanest, most
The Neewer LiteTrip LT38 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod is a lightweight travel tripod that has a small diameter when folded up. We tested it in the field to determine its sturdiness and ease of use. Note: NEEWER sent us the LT38 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod to review and keep. However,
Looking for a powerful, portable way to create on the go? The Huion Kamvas Slate 11 might just be your new best friend. This sleek, standalone Android 14 tablet is designed for artists who want the freedom to sketch, paint, edit, read, and even take notes without being tied to
Lighting is the backbone of portrait photography. While you can create beautiful images with just one strobe, adding a second light opens up a world of creative control and polish. With my Neewer Q6 strobes paired with the QZ trigger, I can create flexible and repeatable lighting setups for everything
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in the studio? Then look no further than the new Neewer CB300C COB Light. Constant lighting has really jumped forwards in leaps and bounds of late, to the point I rarely use my strobes anymore. The new offering from Neewer is
Lighting can be one of the most confusing parts of photography, but once you learn to see the light, everything changes. In this video, I’ll show you how to understand and recognise what your light is doing so you can take control instead of relying on luck. We’ll explore how
Peak Design has unveiled the Pro Tripod, a completely reengineered system created with input from adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. The goal was simple: build a tripod that can keep up with demanding shooters while staying easy to carry anywhere. The result is a tough, highly capable tripod available
Camera phones are all the rage for creating short-form videos, making a compact gimbal a must-have. The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra is that must-have. Smartphone gimbals have been around quite a while. I’ve never seen one with so many features at an amazing price as the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra.
At every MAX event, Adobe has a sneak peek session. It is the standing-room-only show that everyone loves. Here is what might be coming to a future version of Photoshop… Project Surface Swap Project Surface Swap utilizes AI-powered texture recognition to seamlessly select and swap materials. It preserves lighting and
It’s fall and that makes for many and varied targets for your photography. When you are out and about it’s a good idea to keep a sharp eye out. Sometimes the simplest thing can lead to a lovely image. Or, at least I think so! The Leaf Looking for piles
