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Professional Photographers Leverage AI-Assisted Batch-Editing Apps to Streamline Workflow
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 27, 2024

It comes as no surprise that many professional and some high-output amateur photographers use AI-assisted editing apps and/or plug-ins to perform standard image editing operations in bulk. Pros have outsourced common, repetitive editing tasks (like knocking out backgrounds) for years. In fact, beginning back in the good ol' days of analog photography, studios routinely outsource retouching and — of course — film processing and printing.

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Zoner Photo Studio X Intros Multiple Upgrades Sure to Make Photographers Smile
Shutterbug Staff  |  Sep 18, 2024

Zoner has released several major upgrades to ZPS X that improve portraits, enhance workflow, obliterate chromatic aberration and leverage AI to make photo editing easier and more powerful than ever before.

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Warning! Deleted Images Do NOT Magically Disappear
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 13, 2024

Deleted images do not “disappear.” Formatting a memory card does not “erase” the images.

Never sell or loan a memory card unless you’re willing to risk the possibility of sharing every image, video, tax return and any other file that’s ever been saved to it. The same applies to hard drives, SSDs and USB drives. Here’s why it happens, and how to protect yourself.

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The Macabre AI World of Michael H. Stevens Makes Me Contemplate AI’s Legitimacy
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 23, 2024

Can you call Michael H. Steven’s pictures photography? No — no way. In all but a few cases, no camera was involved. Creative imagery? Yeah, that label might work. But where does it fit? Somewhere near the intersection of Photography Parkway and AI Boulevard. Under the blinding neon sign of a mildly demented mind. But is it art?

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Why Pros Rely on Neurapix AI Plugin for LR Classic
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 14, 2024

Professional photographers are always on the lookout for reliable ways to streamline their workflow, automate tedious, repetitive tasks and bolster the consistency and clarity of their creative vision. Thousands of photographers worldwide have incorporated Neurapix into their post-processing procedures. Two highly successful pros tell us why they adopted Neurapix and how Neurapix has affected their businesses.

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You Gotta Try This! Remix AI & Magic Camera
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 26, 2024

Remix is an AI engine that generates images you can do something with immediately. The gateway enticement is Magic Camera, a snappy app that lets you shoot a selfie, add a text prompt, and simply be amazed. Even if you've become weary from reading about AI this and AI that, go to Magic Camera (it's 100% free) and give it a shot. Link in story below.

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SNAPSEED: The Top FREE App For Mobile Photography (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 18, 2024

Snapseed is a superior app for photographers on the go who edit images on a smartphone or tablet, and it's available in versions for both iOS and Android users. This tool offers a wide array of features for beginners and experienced users alike, and it would be a great choice even if you had to pay for it.

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10-Point Audit: Neurapix AI Plugin for LR Classic
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 21, 2024

Ever wish you could wave a magic mouse and edit a large batch of Raw images in Lightroom Classic—in your own personal style—in just a minute or two? Meet Neurapix AI

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Zoner Photo Studio X Unleashes Power of True HDR, Amplifies Benefits of Genuine High Dynamic Range
Shutterbug Staff  |  May 06, 2024

Full support for true HDR photography leads the list of multiple new features and improvements that now enhance Zoner Photo Studio X.

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Zoner Announces Major Enhancements to ZPS X
Shutterbug Staff  |  Apr 16, 2024

Zoner Photo Studio X, a popular photo and video editing application, has been improved in vital ways, including processing images optimized for HDR displays, Zoner announced today. Current users can download the latest version at no additional cost.

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3 'Must Haves' for All Content Creators from OWC & Announcing OWC's Blazing-fast CEexpress Reader
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 22, 2024

OWC has expanded their end-to-end ecosystem of professional storage solutions by adding three new items of vital interest to content creators, moviemakers and photographers in general. Their latest innovation is their Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B 4.0 Memory Card Reader. Here's the total rundown. If you want to speed up your workflow and improve data safekeeping, you need to read this.

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Zoner Photo Studio X Expands Creative Photography
Shutterbug Staff  |  Feb 20, 2024

Photographers—pros and amateurs alike—are in constant pursuit of maximum creative expression, streamlined workflow, and more time to spend creating and less time fidgeting with back-office chores. Zoner Photo Studio X is the passport to do all of this and much more. The incredible power and flexibility of ZPS X are outshined only by its seemingly endless creative prowess.

Here's the inside look and a small gallery of creative interpretations of an image anyone could capture, even with a smartphone.

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FUJIFILM and Luminar Neo to Sponsor 50 Photo Walks
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 12, 2024

Get your walking shoes on, America. Much loved Fujifilm and Luminar Neo, the award-winning AI photo editing software, subsidiary of Skylum, today announced they're hosting a series of nearly 50 photo walks throughout the USA. Here's your chance to hang with experts and learn more about your local environs. The program kicks off with photo walks in Dallas and Las Vegas on Friday, March 8. Registration is required.

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5 Lightroom/Photoshop Plugins This Landscape Pro Can't Live Without (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 29, 2024

Last week we featured a tutorial explaining a foolproof way to install, organize, and manage image-editing plugins so they work most efficiently for your specific needs. We're following that up today with what one pro says are "the five best plugins for Lightroom and Photoshop."

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Camera Basics: What PROS Know About White Balance That YOU Don't (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 25, 2024

A thorough understanding of the ins and outs of White Balance is essential if you want to create photos with accurate colors, regardless of the type of images you shoot. And according to professional photographer Chris Parker, "there are three things pros know about White Balance that are rarely taught."

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