Just released: ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 (free update/trial)

If you already had an older version of ON1 Photo RAW 2019 installed, you were recently greeted with this exciting dialog: And moments later, you had your FREE update to version 2019.5! Today, ON1 is making this update available to everyone. If you do not currently own Photo RAW, you can download a free 30-day Read more about Just released: ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 (free update/trial)[…]

Finally! Plugs ‘n Pixels joins Instagram!

The Plugs ‘n Pixels website has been online since 2004, the Plugs ‘n Pixels Twitter account since 2009 and this blog since 2017. So what about Plugs ‘n Pixels on Instagram? Finally, here it is! I’m taking a somewhat non-traditional approach to Instagram by uploading post-processed film and digital images from my archives. This way you Read more about Finally! Plugs ‘n Pixels joins Instagram![…]

EXPIRES FRIDAY NIGHT: Topaz DeNoise and Bundle double discount

This is an offer you don’t want to miss! Topaz is releasing (and continuing to further develop) some extremely effective AI products. Right now, the new DeNoise AI is being offered at $20 off through Friday night. **You can save AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF the DeNoise AI sale price or even the entire Topaz AI Bundle Read more about EXPIRES FRIDAY NIGHT: Topaz DeNoise and Bundle double discount[…]

Alone in the wilderness (or so it seems…)

As photographers we all dream of getting away from the noise and bustle of civilization to experience the peace and quiet of the “wild places”. Let me show you some of my recent work of this nature (no pun untended…). I’ll start with these sunset views, taken minutes apart at the same location. A beautiful Read more about Alone in the wilderness (or so it seems…)[…]

Real-world practical example using Topaz Gigapixel AI

I hope by now you have tried Topaz Gigapixel AI on your own sharpness- or resolution-challenged photos. It’s one of the most cutting-edge post-processing apps currently available, and is well on its way to rendering all other interpolation-type software obsolete. In my previous blog posts (such as this one) you’ve seen me demonstrate Gigapixel on Read more about Real-world practical example using Topaz Gigapixel AI[…]

PhotoWhoa Easter sale: Save 20% storewide (4/19-23)

You’ll recall PhotoWhoa as the folks who bring you a wide range of cool photography-related products from around the globe, free and discounted. These products include premium video courses, e-books, actions & presets, live trainings and much more. As you can see from the graphic below, this weekend ALL of these products are available for Read more about PhotoWhoa Easter sale: Save 20% storewide (4/19-23)[…]

What is this new Topaz AI Bundle?

For over a decade Topaz Labs has been known for its cutting-edge Photoshop-compatible plug-ins, based on that traditional model. A couple of years ago they created their own host infrastructure called “Topaz Studio“ and have been moving their plug-ins (now called “adjustments”) into that framework. More recently, they have pulled out all the stops and Read more about What is this new Topaz AI Bundle?[…]

New Topaz DeNoise AI! Free update/double-discounted

The latest and just-released AI offering from Topaz, DeNoise AI, tackles nasty noise issues in your digital photos as the first AI-powered noise reduction tool. The older your image, the more likely there is to be moderate-to-severe disturbance of clarity that needs to be addressed. It seems very possible that DeNoise AI is now going to Read more about New Topaz DeNoise AI! Free update/double-discounted[…]

Lightroom users: 9000 preset mega-bundle double-discount deal ends soon

In a previous blog post I told you about PhotoWhoa’s offer of 9000 Lightroom presets. As I write, that deal is set to expire during this weekend! And remember, you can save an additional 10% off ANY Photowhoa offering using our discount code. Here’s only a partial visual set of examples of what’s included: And Read more about Lightroom users: 9000 preset mega-bundle double-discount deal ends soon[…]