Adobe AI Denoise vs DxO DeepPRIME XD
See how Adobe's new AI powered Denoise algorithm stacks up against the class leading DxO DeepPRIME XD technology found in PhotoLab and PureRAW
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DxO DeepPRIME vs DeepPRIME XD
DxO have recently added a DeepPRIME XD (eXtra Detail) algorithm to their raw processing software. Lets see how it compares to the regular DeepPRIME
How To Backup Your Photos Locally With GoodSync
Learn how to use GoodSync as part of your photography backup strategy. Use it to replicate your photos between two local drives.
How To Backup Your Photos
Having a solid file backup strategy is essential for any photographer. See how you can easily impliment your own 3-2-1 backup plan.
DxO PureRAW 3: What’s New
Take a look a what's new in DxO PureRAW 3 and see if it is worth the upgrade.
How to use Topaz Photo AI with Lightroom RAW Files
This article will show you how to send a raw file from Lightroom to Topaz Photo AI the correct way. (Yes, there is a wrong way to do it)
My 2023 Photography Workflow
A quick look at the process I go through when editing my photos. Updated for 2023.
Nikon Z7II for Wildlife Photography
Yesterday I took delivery of a brand new Nikon Z7II. I bought it with the intention of using it as my primary landscape camera, replacing my ageing D750. It is my first mirrorless camera and I will be pairing it with my trusty Nikon D500 which will (probably) remain my...
DxO PhotoLab 4 DeepPRIME Noise Reduction vs Topaz AI
Let's take a look to see how the new DeepPRIME noise reduction feature in PhotoLab 4 stacks up against Topaz DeNoise AI.
Adobe AI Denoise vs DxO DeepPRIME XD
See how Adobe's new AI powered Denoise algorithm stacks up against the class leading DxO DeepPRIME XD technology found in PhotoLab and PureRAW
Will AI Destroy Photography?
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, and the art of photography is certainly going to be affected. Let’s discuss what it means for the future of photography.
DxO DeepPRIME vs DeepPRIME XD
DxO have recently added a DeepPRIME XD (eXtra Detail) algorithm to their raw processing software. Lets see how it compares to the regular DeepPRIME
How To Backup Your Photos Locally With GoodSync
Learn how to use GoodSync as part of your photography backup strategy. Use it to replicate your photos between two local drives.
How To Backup Your Photos
Having a solid file backup strategy is essential for any photographer. See how you can easily impliment your own 3-2-1 backup plan.
DxO PureRAW 3: What’s New
Take a look a what's new in DxO PureRAW 3 and see if it is worth the upgrade.
The Software I Use
Take a look at the software I use to edit my photos in 2023. What I use and how I use it.
How to use Topaz Photo AI with Lightroom RAW Files
This article will show you how to send a raw file from Lightroom to Topaz Photo AI the correct way. (Yes, there is a wrong way to do it)
My 2023 Photography Workflow
A quick look at the process I go through when editing my photos. Updated for 2023.
DxO PhotoLab 6 First Looks
Today my favourite RAW converter, DxO PhotoLab, got an update to version 6. Let's see what's new
DxO PureRaw 2: A Better Version of PureRAW
DxO have released a new version of PureRAW. We check it out to see what's new.
DxO PureRAW: Class Leading Noise Reduction and Optical Corrections for Your RAW Photos
DxO have always done two things really well when it comes to RAW conversion: Noise Reduction and Optical Corrections. With the release of their latest software, DxO PureRaw, you can take advantage of these two aspects of RAW conversion, while keeping the rest of your workflow in the editor of...
Easy Black and White Photography with DxO Silver Efex Pro
There are many ways to turn a colour image into a black and white one. Some are simple, some are complex, some give good results and some… don’t. Let’s take a look at DxO’s Silver Efex Pro, a simple way to get awesome black and white photos....
Nikon Z7II for Wildlife Photography
Yesterday I took delivery of a brand new Nikon Z7II. I bought it with the intention of using it as my primary landscape camera, replacing my ageing D750. It is my first mirrorless camera and I will be pairing it with my trusty Nikon D500 which will (probably) remain my...
On1 NoNoise AI vs Topaz Denoise AI & DxO DeepPRIME
Over the past twelve months or so, the race to have the best Noise Reduction software has been heating up. Recently On1 have entered the fray with their latest offering: NoNoise AI That’s right, yet another ‘AI’ powered noise reduction application. Before I get into a rant about the...
Photoshop’s Super Resolution Explained and Compared
Adobe recently released an update to their ‘Adobe Camera Raw’ PhotoShop module that had a new feature that caught my interest. They call it ‘Super Resolution’. And it works well. Very well! What Is Super Resolution? Put simply, Super Resolution is a new way to make your photos larger (a...
Smoother Backgrounds With Topaz DeNoise AI
In my recent comparison between DxO’s new DeepPRIME vs Topaz DeNoise AI, it was clear that DeNoise AI doesn’t do as well with smooth backgrounds. You can read the DeepPrime vs DeNoise AI comparison here The Problem As you can see in the two images below, the background...
Long Exposure Photography: The Basics
Long exposure photography is a great way to create visually stunning images that can almost transcend reality. Learn how to do it with Square Pixel Photography.
Should You Buy a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera in 2021?
Mirrorless cameras have been around for a few years now and the market is starting to get more mature. Most of the major players have several models to choose from, ranging from entry level to professional models. If you’re entering into the world of photography or even upgrading to...
DxO PhotoLab 4’s Second Best New Feature
When DxO released the latest version of their PhotoLab software, there was much fanfare surrounding the DeepPRIME noise reduction software. It is now my go-to RAW converter when dealing with noisy images. (DeepPRIME is PhotoLab 4’s #1 new feature) However, I still use, and greatly prefer Adobe Lightroom to...
Should You Buy An M1 Mac for Photography?
Apple have just released three new computers with an M1 chip. Are they any good for photo editing machines?
Mac vs PC for Photography
So you've decided that you need a new photo editing machine, but you're not sure if you should go with a Windows based machine or spend the money on an Apple Mac? Let me help you decide.
DxO PhotoLab 4 DeepPRIME Noise Reduction vs Topaz AI
Let's take a look to see how the new DeepPRIME noise reduction feature in PhotoLab 4 stacks up against Topaz DeNoise AI.
DxO PhotoLab 4 Integration with Lightroom
PhotoLab 4 is a RAW converter with class-leading optical correction and noise reduction algorithms. If you want to take advantage of this, but use Lightroom as your primary image catalogue you can do so pretty easily. We’ll show you how. DxO PhotoLab 4 is a high quality RAW converter....
