DxO PureRAW & PhotoLab – Amazing
Why not Lightroom I’m often asked why I don’t use Lightroom. The short answer is that DxO software is simply better. The longer answer is my combining of DxO PhotoLab with Mylio Photos gives me the best RAW processing and ultimate DAM solution I’ve ever experienced. DxO PureRAW and PhotoLab… Read More »
Noise Reduction Software Comparison
In the last year or so, we’ve seen some incredible progress in almost all software noise-reduction tools. That being the case, I thought it might be a good time for a noise reduction software comparison. For several years, my favorite RAW converter has been DxO PhotoLab. But most others, including… Read More »
Mylio Photos Update Is Here
The Mylio Photos update is here with substantial changes to the Import process! As many of you know I’m a big fan of this little program called Mylio. Most serious photographers don’t even know about it let alone use it. I’m constantly amazed at photographers’ tunnel vision and inability to… Read More »
Apple Photos Isn’t The Safety Net People Think
9TO5 Mac writer had iCloud Photos issue One of my favorite blogs is 9TO5 Mac. A gentleman named Zac wrote a piece about how he got burned by Apple’s Photos. His article about how Apple Photos isn’t the safety net people think piqued my interest since my sister had a… Read More »
Micro Four Thirds Cameras Better in Low Light
Busting the full-frame myth Many of my readers know of my enthusiasm for Micro Four Thirds cameras. I love them for the smaller lenses, the system’s lighter weight, and its overall lower costs. But one thing I’ve never argued is Micro Four Thirds cameras are better in low light. I… Read More »
Software Tools of The Trade
Software tools of the trade is a video I recently produced for my program at the 2022 NANPA Summit. In this 20-minute video, I discuss the software I use in my everyday, image processing workflow. Just a heads up, I’m telling you right up front that I don’t use Lightroom… Read More »
Photo News You Can Use
Photo news you can use regarding the photo trade getting back on track. OM Digital Solutions, DxO PhotoLab, Luminar, Sony A7 Mark lV, and Lumix GH6 all are making headlines. There are lots of reasons why photography vendors have been laying low. Most notably? The damn pandemic. Pretty simple, those… Read More »
Mylio for Beginners & Advanced Users on Medium Online
Many of you know I’m a big fan of the photo program Mylio. In these days and early mornings (it’s currently 2:00am) of finding things to do, as we’re locked down here in Montana, I stumbled across an interesting website called Medium. Medium is a subject all on its own.… Read More »
Adobe Price Increase for Lightroom & Photoshop
Ever since Adobe came out with the subscription model for their products there’s been concern about an Adobe price increase some time in the future. And today it seems as those fears may have been well-founded. The website PetaPixel announced today the Adobe price increase that was announced on the… Read More »
Drobo Mylio Combination Impresses Fred Kurtz
Editor’s Note One of the great benefits of traveling with so many enthusiastic photographers is the chance to share information about how each of them stores and processes their images. Anyone who loves photography knows how important it is to have a handle on where your favorite photos are at… Read More »