I've been quietly watching ON1's journey developing PhotoRAW for almost all of its 20 years, and I'll be honest: I wasn't always convinced. Early versions felt promising but rough around the edges, and lacked support for my Fujifilm RAW files. However, after spending time with the preview of PhotoRAW 2026, I find myself genuinely excited about where this software is going. Let me tell you why this latest release might just change...

The Fujifilm “Life As You See It” competition has just ended. Coincidentally, it showed that life has a funny way of coming full circle. There I was, scrolling through my emails last week, when I spotted something that made me do a proper double-take. An email from Fujifilm House of Photography with a subject line that made my heart skip: “Congratulations – Life As You See It 2025 Competition Results”. Second place....

Everyone hopes to make a positive first impression with clients, models, colleagues, and others. You're meeting a potential client for the first time. Perhaps it's a nervous bride clutching her mood board, or a corporate marketing director who needs headshots for fifty executives by Friday, or it's your first day in the office with new colleagues. Within seconds (literally just one second, according to a Princeton research), they've formed an impression that...

From Pixels to Paper: The Istanbul Photo Book Journey Have you ever noticed how something digital—no matter how brilliant—sometimes just feels a bit incomplete? Like there's a final step in the creative process that remains untaken? That's been my relationship with my Istanbul photo book for months now. The digital zine has connected with so many of you (thank you for the lovely messages), but there was always that lingering question in...

Photography plugins just got a serious upgrade with DxO's revolutionary Nik Collection 8, changing editing forever. The legendary plugin suite's most significant update yet brings seamless Photoshop workflow, enhanced masking capabilities, and significant improvements to Silver Efex and Color Efex. When DxO releases a new version of their celebrated Nik Collection, photographers take notice. Version 8, set to launch today (May 6th), represents not just an incremental update but a fundamental rethinking...

After nearly a year of waiting, the AI art community has something new to be excited about. Midjourney has finally released version 7 of its renowned image generation model, bringing some fascinating changes to the table. As someone who's been working with AI image generation since its early days, I've spent the past few days thoroughly testing this alpha release. In this article, I'll walk you through everything you need to know...

In just a few days, on March 29th, 2025, sky watchers across the Northern Hemisphere will be treated to a spectacular celestial event – a partial solar eclipse. As the Moon glides between Earth and the Sun, it will create that characteristic “bite” on our star's disc, visible to millions across North America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The memory of the full solar eclipse visible from the US only a...

Today I'm excited to announce the release of GeoX, a lightweight but powerful WordPress geolocation plugin that allows you to display content conditionally based on your visitors' geographic location. I'm not totally new to coding my own solutions for WordPress, but this is one of the most useful so far. Whether you're looking to create region-specific promotions, localised messaging, or simply provide a more personalised experience for your visitors, GeoX makes it...

Transform your professional photography workflow with Lightpanel, ON1's groundbreaking AI-powered assistant for Lightroom Classic. No cloud uploads and no per-image fees – just intelligent, local processing that cuts editing time in half. How Lightpanel Helps Professional Photographers As a professional photographer and long-time user of ON1's software suite, I've seen many tools promise to revolutionise our workflow. Most fall short, requiring us to change our entire process or juggle between multiple applications....

Smartphones have revolutionised photography, transforming how we capture and share our experiences. No longer are bulky cameras and complicated setups needed to create compelling imagery; our phones offer exceptional photographic capabilities right in our pockets. After I sold all my Nikon gear and before I started working with Fujifilm, I spent years solely shooting on iPhone or Samsung, so I have plenty of experience with that. You are about to read the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of photo editing software, Retouch4me has emerged as a groundbreaking solution that bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and professional retouching needs. This comprehensive suite of tools has revolutionised how photographers and retouchers approach their craft, offering an impressive array of automated solutions while maintaining the flexibility and control that professionals demand. An AI photo retouching software that speeds up and automates your workflow, saving you time to...

As a professional photographer, I've carefully curated this list of Black Friday 2024 deals to help you enhance your photography workflow and gear collection. Whether you're looking to upgrade your editing software or add new equipment to your kit, these deals from trusted brands I use and love will help you save while investing in quality tools. Black Friday 2024 Deals for Photographers Skylum For information on all the Skylum apps, you...