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 »
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 »
Noise Reduction Software Comparison-Updated
Who can benefit? Noise reduction software is essential no matter what camera you’re shooting. It’s especially helpful for those of us who’ve ditched the full-frame monsters of the past and adopted the smaller, lighter, more mobile Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras. Even though smaller sensor cameras benefit most from quality… 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 »
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 »
Mylio Releases New Update 3.1
Mylio update 3.1 is just another group of improvements to a program I literally can’t live without. I use Mylio every single day; it gives me and my staff access to photos that have been long buried on hard drives. Support agent extraordinaire, Matt Vollet (in photo above on the… Read More »
Easy-to-use Design Software For Your Photography
Design Software For Your Photography Finding easy-to-use design software for your photography is always a challenge. One of our favorite NE Explorers, An Vo, recently inspired me to start researching more software programs that help add design elements to your pictures. Keep in mind when I say design elements, I’m not… Read More »
Nik Software’s Fabulous New Tools
Nik Software first came to my attention several years ago with the arrival of Nikon Capture. Nikon included Nik’s special U-Point Technology in Capture NX2 and it was a truly revolutionary new way to make corrections to photographs. After several years of Nikon exclusivity U-Point Technology has finally come to… Read More »