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Lesson 3: Tripod vs Handheld

February 29, 2016

Lesson 3: Tripod vs Handheld

In this lesson we'll teach you to take sharp HDR photos with both a tripod and when shooting handheld.
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Lesson 2: Merge the brackets

February 29, 2016

Lesson 2: Merge the brackets

In this lesson you'll learn how to properly merge exposure brackets to get the best results. Learn More
Meet Aurora HDR 1.2.1 Here's what's new

February 28, 2016

Meet Aurora HDR 1.2.1 Here's what's new

Aurora HDR now speaks 3 new languages: Japanese, German, Spanish. And there's more... Learn More
Lesson 1: Learn the Basics

February 24, 2016

Lesson 1: Learn the Basics

In this lesson you'll learn the basics about HDR photography and choosing the best camera for you. Learn More
Why Pro Photographers Choose HDR

February 21, 2016

Why Pro Photographers Choose HDR

To HDR, or not to HDR. That is the question... 6 reasons whether 'tis nobler in the mind to use. Learn More
How to Make HDR Photos in Photoshop Elements 14

February 15, 2016

How to Make HDR Photos in Photoshop Elements 14

Read the tutorial to learn how to take and enhance HDR photographs Learn More
HDR Plugin for Photoshop Elements 13

February 15, 2016

HDR Plugin for Photoshop Elements 13

Make high dynamic range photographs by using built-in features of PSE 13 or plugins for faster and better results. Learn More
Create HDR photos in Photoshop Elements

February 15, 2016

Create HDR photos in Photoshop Elements

Create perfect HDR photographs in a few clicks by using native tone mapping tools or third-party plugins. Learn More
Make HDR Photos in Photoshop CS6

February 15, 2016

Make HDR Photos in Photoshop CS6

Explore two ways to make stunning HDR images with ease: native tools for primary editing and plugins for extra proficiency. Learn More
Create HDR photos in Photoshop CS5

February 15, 2016

Create HDR photos in Photoshop CS5

Explore fast and easy ways to create stunning HDR photographs with Photoshop CS 5 built-in tools and extra plugins. Learn More
Make HDR photos in Photoshop CC 15

February 15, 2016

Make HDR photos in Photoshop CC 15

Create fantastic HDR photographs in no time: open Photoshop CC15, open the picture and edit it with the best HDR plugin. Learn More
Make HDR Photos in Photoshop CC 14

February 15, 2016

Make HDR Photos in Photoshop CC 14

Create Fantastic HDR Photos with just a few clicks: open Photoshop CC 14, then edit the picture with Aurora HDR Pro plugin. Learn More
Best HDR Plugin for Photoshop Elements 11

February 15, 2016

Best HDR Plugin for Photoshop Elements 11

Create stunning HDR photos with a powerful PSE 11 plugin: a tone mapping algorithm plus advanced photo enhancement features. Learn More
Tone Mapping in Photoshop Elements 12

February 15, 2016

Tone Mapping in Photoshop Elements 12

Make stunning HDR photos with proprietary tone mapping plugin for saving all the details of the subject you shoot. Learn More
Get more creative with presets & textures

February 13, 2016

Get more creative with presets & textures

Here's how to properly use textures and presets to get the best results in Aurora HDR. Learn More
Amazing Aurora Borealis photos Made with Aurora HDR Pro

February 11, 2016

Amazing Aurora Borealis photos Made with Aurora HDR Pro

We’ve got a set amazing photos of the Aurora Borealis by Daniel Kordan. Check them out! Learn More
HDR Photo Tutorial

February 11, 2016

HDR Photo Tutorial

What is HDR and how to use it: learn from start to finish with the complete HDR tutorial. Learn More
What is exposure value?

February 11, 2016

What is exposure value?

Is the picture so dark that you can't see the model? Or is the whole shot so over-exposed that it looks like you're taking a picture of a white sheet of paper? All this means you have the wrong exposure. So, what does EV stand for in photography? Read what the exposure value is to take well-balanced HDR photographs. Learn More
What is merge in HDR photography

February 11, 2016

What is merge in HDR photography

Learn more about merging of HDR exposures into one final picture to save dark and light details of a scene. Learn More
3 minute jump start to Aurora HDR for Mac

February 09, 2016

3 minute jump start to Aurora HDR for Mac

Ready. Set. Go. We'll explain you all the beauty of Aurora HDR in under 3 minutes. Learn More
Tips for Better Family Photos

February 08, 2016

Tips for Better Family Photos

So how do you capture great family photos to look back on? It’s not as hard as you might think. With a bit of practice and some patience, you’ll be capturing amazing candid photos in no time! Here are 10 useful tips for better family photos. Learn More
All You Need to Know About Interior HDR Photography

February 06, 2016

All You Need to Know About Interior HDR Photography

Pro photographer Tyson Robichaud explains why you can't do without HDR for interiors. Learn More
10 reasons to try HDR photography

February 03, 2016

10 reasons to try HDR photography

HDR looks great. Sounds great. Feels great. But why should you try it? Here are the 10 reasons. Learn More
5 “Don’t Miss” Killer Features of Aurora HDR

February 03, 2016

5 “Don’t Miss” Killer Features of Aurora HDR

Here are 5 features to ensure you’re getting the most from Aurora HDR. Learn More

February 02, 2016

Fresh, Creative HDR Love in February

We know you’ll really be excited about the Aurora HDR bonuses we’ve cooked up for you. Learn More
What is HDR and when to use it?

January 31, 2016

What is HDR and when to use it?

HDR is a powerful tool to make stunning photos, but do you know when to use it? Learn More
Black and White HDR Photos How-to Make Them

January 31, 2016

Black and White HDR Photos How-to Make Them

HDR is not a tool only for colors. It is incredibly useful for the monochrome photography! Learn More

January 23, 2016

Intense HDR Scenes Made With Skylum

Thierry Dehove makes fantastic photos with Skylum software and shares his tips. Learn More

December 15, 2015

2015 Skylum Creative Kit Holiday Bundle

2015 Creative Kit Holiday Bundle. An over $300 value for only $99! Learn More

December 15, 2015

Gary Irving: Edgy Composites with Precise Lighting Part 2

In collaboration with both Photoflex and Skylum software, Irving is taking us behind the scenes of his process so that we can see exactly what makes him tick and how he crafts his incredible images. Learn More

December 12, 2015

Architectural Photo Tips and Tricks

We have specially created a complete guide to professional architectural photography so that you can easily improve your skills. You can use these tips and tricks for creating better architecture images. Learn More

November 19, 2015

Make Epic Travel Images Everyone Will Love

Let your travel images make a powerful impact faster than ever with Skylum's new creative Kit 2016 Learn More
The launch of Aurora HDR

November 18, 2015

The launch of Aurora HDR

No compromises. Together with Trey Ratcliff, we've made the world's best HDR software. Learn More

November 12, 2015

Use Creative Kit 2016 to Make Amazing Architecture Photos

Use the powerful tools found in Creative Kit 2016 to add impact and drama to your architecture photos. Learn More

November 12, 2015

Craft Perfect Portraits with Creative Kit

Use the power of Creative Kit 2016 to craft perfect portraits. Learn More

November 11, 2015

Skylum Salutes You

Respect and gratitude to those willing to sacrifice their lives in service of their country. Honor them with creative works of art made with a free collection of patriotically themed textures. Learn More

October 29, 2015

Free Halloween Textures

Witches, goblins, carved pumpkins to herald the night and ghosts flying all about! Learn More
New Photo Contest.  Enter Now.

October 28, 2015

New Photo Contest. Enter Now.

We know we are late to this party, and it's almost November. But we really wanted to see your autumn photos. And award the best with prizes. Learn More

October 26, 2015

Get your Free Training. Photos for Mac and Extensions.

This one is going to be short and sweet. Our friend and the pro photographer Joseph Linaschke made a great video training on how to use Photos for Mac and extensions. And you get this video for free. Learn More

October 16, 2015

Creative Kit 2016 is here. Your photos will love it.

After many months of work, we’re excited to say that Creative Kit 2016 has launched! Learn More
Creative Kit 2016 Upgrade information

October 13, 2015

Creative Kit 2016 Upgrade information

You know about new Creative Kit 2016. But do you know about our upgrade policy? Learn More
How-to use Skylum apps as Photos extensions.

October 08, 2015

How-to use Skylum apps as Photos extensions.

The best thing about El Capitan OS is the possibility to use extensions with Photos. Learn More

September 30, 2015

Photos Extensions are finally here. Exclusively from Skylum

New updates support El Capitan Photos extensions. Learn More

September 29, 2015

Rock on: Creative Kit 2016

Creative Kit 2016 is coming soon. Elevate your experience of editing photos on Mac. Learn More

September 10, 2015

Amazing Photos of Jordan

One of the places we’ve always wanted to visit is Jordan. Just check these photos. Learn More
Wacom & Skylum: Unleash your Creativity!

September 03, 2015

Wacom & Skylum: Unleash your Creativity!

Skylum gives you bonus creative software for the Intuos Photo tablet. Learn More

August 27, 2015

Intense Macro Magic

German Sven Kluegl is armed with high-tech Z-stacking and Intensify Pro. Learn More
Noiseless gets batch processing

August 18, 2015

Noiseless gets batch processing

The latest release of Noiseless lets you edit dozens of photos with one click! Learn More

August 11, 2015

Make it Intensify. And win prizes.

We love when you share photos, made with our software. We promise to award the best. Learn More
Become a cartoonist with Cartoonatic for iPhone

August 10, 2015

Become a cartoonist with Cartoonatic for iPhone

Everyone loves to watch cartoons, but what if you could make your own? Learn More
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