Nowadays, every photographer should know how to use photo editing software. Fortunately, there are so many applications that you’ll certainly find something you like. Some of them will provide you with access to amazing features and opportunities, while downloading of others may be just a waste of your time or even money.

Fortunately our list will help you to choose the best of the best. Especially it’ll be useful for beginners because each of the apps is easy to use, has a user-friendly interface and can provide you with all the necessary tools to transform your pictures into the real wonders.

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Cameras on smartphones continue to get better every year. Combined with the wide range of mobile editing apps, it’s easier than ever to simply snap, edit, and post to your social media. However, smartphone cameras are still limited. If you want to really take your images to the next level, you’ll need to shoot with a digital camera. 

Whether hobbyist or professional, every photographer will reach a point in their career when they realize they need a photo editor on their computer. Photographs straight out of the camera are always a bit lackluster, and something as simple as increasing the contrast can instantly improve them. Luckily, there is a wide range of cheap and free photo editing software for Mac to choose from. Some offer basic adjustments and a collection of filters, while others have all of the advanced tools needed for professional work. 

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Photography is something that takes a lot of time to master. Some people are born with the skill of seeing things in a unique way and turning them into amazing photographs while others find that they need some inspiration or guidance to improve their photography skills. For such people, there are countless photography books available online that help them with various aspects of practicing stunning digital photography. And we have boiled the number to just over 80 in our collection of the best photobooks you can get for your money.

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If you have one of the newer iPhone models, you must already be aware that you have a very powerful camera in your pocket pretty much at all times. This is great for those of who you like taking photos not only for fun but also for your social feeds like Instagram. With such good cameras in your pocket, you don’t really need to worry about carrying and taking care of a ‘proper’ camera every time you go out. 

What’s more, is that you can go so much further with your iPhone as far as photography is concerned. After you’ve taken some photos that you want to post online, you don’t need to transfer them to your computer in order to edit them. Instead, you can use one of the many iPhone photo editing apps that are available to you. These apps are not just filters and effects but rather combine a vast array of editing features that you’re used to on more traditional desktop editors. 

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If you’re considering ways to make your photographs available to the public, you should definitely consider publishing a photo book. While exhibitions and social media can catch people’s attention faster than a photo book, they tend to be ephemeral tools. A photo book remains in the library, available at any time. It’s easy to share with friends and can be an excellent gift.

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HDR technology aims to aid you in taking quality photos, in specified situations. These situations can be divided into three categories. Firstly we have landscape images that generally have loads of contrast between the land and sky. That makes it hard for most cameras to deal with. HDR enables you to take stunning detailed photos without making the land too dark when capturing the sky’s detail.

Secondly we have portraits in the sunlight. As harsh lighting on the face can cause details to vanish and produce bright glare among other unwanted features, HDR can tone down all this brightness make your images better. Continue reading →

HDR photography is a great way to capture scenes with tough lighting, particularly when dealing with static subjects like architecture, urban environments or landscapes. When taking a normal photo with oddly bright spots like a sunrise, either you can set your exposure for good highlights or good shadows. This means that one of these two important aspects of your photo gets compromised. Continue reading →

HDR imaging technique adds much more dynamic range to photos that are otherwise lacking in detail. The phrase Dynamic Range refers to the ratio of light and dark values in a photo. Instead of taking a single photo, HDR merges three images taken at variable exposures. Later you may use an editing software to place those images collectively and highlight the greatest part of each photograph. Continue reading →