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Is it Ethical to Use AI for Editorial Images? Where Do You Stand on This Controversial Subject?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 16, 2023

Here is my dilemma. Since discovering OpenAI’s DALL•E 2 image generator a few weeks ago, I’ve had good success and great fun creating images I’m truly proud of. No, it’s not photography, but it’s still pretty amazing. More importantly, however, it raises a fundamental question: Is it ethical to publish AI-assisted images instead of photos of living, flesh and blood models, even with clearly-worded disclaimers? Frankly, I’m torn by this predicament.

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REVIEW: Radiant Photo Image Improvement Software Delivers One-Click Optimization that Actually Works
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 31, 2023

Many image editing applications claim to provide “one click optimization.” Most of the time, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze. This software is different; it delivers. Radiant Photo from Radiant Imaging Labs analyzes your image and suggests a preset as a starting edit. Accept their judgement or change to the preset of your choice. From there, proceed using your own presets, perform a Quick Edit, or progress into a Detailed Edit and Color Grading. But the story is not what Radiant Photo does, it’s about how Radiant does it. Which is pretty cool.

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The Best Photo Editors for Windows 11 in 2023
Shutterbug Staff  |  Mar 08, 2023

There are a lot of things you have to consider when picking the right photo editor. Recently, another totally new factor has appeared–a brand new operating system from Microsoft that is getting more widespread and is likely to become a new standard. If you are going to switch to Windows 11 and now wonder which photo editor to get, then you’ve come to the right place.

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DALL·E 2 Turns Your Imagination Into Images Via AI
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 26, 2023

DALL·E 2 from OpenAI (the folks who gave us ChatGPT) uses AI to convert plain language text strings into realistic images and art. We typed in “Digital camera that looks like a red pepper” and DALL·E 2 generated the image you see here (we added the Shutterbug nameplate). For lovers of imaging, DALL·E 2 is addictive. Read more to view a few other things DALL·E 2 generated for us, and learn how to begin turning your words in pictures.

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The Best FREE Photo-Editing Software in 2023 (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 31, 2023

Everyone who follows Shutterbug is aware of how a bit of post processing can make a big difference in the quality of one’s images, but for some users the vast capabilities of Photoshop and Lightroom can be overwhelming with a steep learning curve.

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10 Point Review of Radiant Photo AI-Powered Image Enhancing Software
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 23, 2022

Radiant Photo, version 1.1.0.243. Review.

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ZONERAMA is Ideal for Sharing Holiday Pics & Video
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Dec 02, 2022

Share your holiday photos and videos with family and friends. Zonerama is a free online platform that provides users unlimited space and encourages them to upload photos and videos where they’re securely stored and shared. You do not have to be a user of Zoner Photo Studio X photo/video editing software. There is no charge and it’s simple and easy to use.

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Use AI to Sharpen, Remove Noise and Increase the Resolution of Your Photos Automatically
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 14, 2022

Topaz Labs Photo AI image editing software is unlike any auto-correction system you’ve ever tried when judged by accuracy, precision and flexibility. And it’s very easy to use. This 10 point review explores key aspects of this AI-driven image enhancement app to help you decide if it’s a good fit for your photography pursuits and editing workflow.

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How to Edit iPhone Photos with Lightroom Mobile (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 11, 2022

OK, listen up. If you’re rolling your eyes because “real photographers use real cameras,” we have two suggestions for you to consider: Either replace your five-year-old phone or watch the tutorial below. Then, if you’re still not convinced, go ahead and ridicule mobile photography all you want.

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DxO PhotoLab 6 Gains New DeepPRIME DX, Expanded Color Space; DxO ViewPoint 4 Gets Welcomed Refresh
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Oct 05, 2022

Drawing on a neural network that is trained using billions of image samples, DxO PhotoLab 6 now features DeepPRIME XD, DxO Wide Gamut, improved retouching tools and a revamped library system. Meanwhile, DxO ViewPoint 4, the software that corrects warped perspective (converging parallels, for example) and geometry, now has a supercharged Reshape Tool that can warp and repair individual parts of a scene, positionable Guides and a better interface.

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Adobe Delivers Exciting Enhancements in Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premier Elements 2023
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 29, 2022

Moving pictures, companion apps, support for Apple’s M1 chipset and smaller footprints are some of the highlights of the 2023 release of beginner-friendly Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements. Elements gets better every year, and with a healthy boost of new music and background content plus AI (in the form of Adobe Sensei), this year’s versions are over the top.

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PortraitPro 22: Intelligent Retouching Software for Better Portrait & Wedding Photos in an Instant
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 29, 2022

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Is This Lightroom’s Coolest New Feature?
Henry Anderson  |  Jun 22, 2022

Adobe is constantly adding new features to Lightroom so it’s easy to miss some of the coolest fresh stuff. That’s why we like to highlight cool new Lightroom tools that you may have missed.

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DxO Updates Nik 5, Adds ClearView, Bundles with DxO PhotoLab 5 ESSENTIAL Edition, All for $149
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 15, 2022

The Nik Collection of eight uber-creative plugins has been updated to version 5 with significant enhancements to Nik Color Efex and Nik Analog Efex, plus the addition of DxO ClearView, in a sweeping upgrade that now includes DxO PhotoLab 5 ESSENTIAL Edition and is available from DxO Labs starting today for the inflation-fighting price of $149.

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Adobe Updates Lightroom and Lightroom Classic - Video Support Tops the List of New Features
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 14, 2022

 

Today, Adobe Lightroom and Lightroom Classic gained video editing tools, significant improvements to the Preset functions, AI-driven red-eye correction capability and other enhancements. Similarly, the Discover sharing feature was bolstered with new remix options.

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