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Adobe Hikes the Price of it’s Photography Plan – Some alternatives

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Edit (5/8/19): Adobe appears to have succumbed to the pressure. They’ve currently withdrawn their price hike, for the moment.

On May 2nd, Petapixel posted a story about Adobe increasing the price of it’s Photography Plan from $9.99/mo to $19.99/mo. Doubling it’s price!

As you all know, I’m an Adobe person. I love the Adobe ecosystem, it’s offerings, and it’s power. Photoshop was my first “Adobe baby”, when I started using it at Version 2.5 (before layers were invented, let alone, editable text!). I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Photoshop and an Adobe Community Professional.

However, I don’t know if this price increase is a great idea for Adobe, unless they’re comfortable losing their Photography customers. YES, paying into the subscription plan will keep you up to date on ALL the new features of Photoshop and Lightroom as they come up. YES, Photoshop is still the most powerful image editor out there, especially for people who want to create composites and compositions, include the ability to create video (and work with video clips), and work in 3D in their image editor. It has many graphic features not employed by it’s competitors in the image editing space. However, for those who are strictly focused on their photography, who want power and don’t care about Photoshop’s powerful design capabilities, their 3D, and their video options (and more), there are some AMAZINGLY POWERFUL Alternatives:

ON1 Photo Raw is about to release their 2019.5 version of their incredibly powerful image editing software. This software has functions that replace much of Lightroom, and Photoshop allowing Presets, Filters, Color Look-Up Tables, POWERFUL AI lead masking, retouching, layers, HDR, Panorama,World Class image resizing and more. On1 Photo Raw allows for:

  • Image organization and Editing
  • Working with any file type you throw at it: RAW, jpg, psd, png, and more
  • Installation on up to 5 computers, Mac or Windows
  • No Importing!
  • Direct migration from Lightroom (so you don’t lose the work you’ve done)
  • Tons of tutorials

On1 Photo Raw costs $63.99 (for upgrade), $79.99 Full Version, or $129.99 (including On1 Plus Pro – amazing support, free presets, and more). And you OWN the license – NO SUBSCRIPTION. Buy 2019.2 today, and you’ll receive the upgrade to 2019.5 for free, when it comes out.

Skylum is offering a Discount to their Luminar 3.1 application until May 14th.

Luminar 3.1 offers:

  • AI Image Enhancement (one click enhancements)
  • A Full-Featured Organizer and Editor (with keywording, labeling, rating and more)
  • Powerful Presets to use as they are, or to edit
  • Layers, Blends, Filters (50+), Masks
  • AI Sky Enhancer
  • AI Foliage Enhancer
  • Erase Unwanted Objects
  • Powerful Noise Reduction
  • Non-Destructive Photo Editing
  • Workspaces
  • Activation on up to 5 Computers – Windows or Mac

And, if you order before May 14th, you get a great discount, Plus “Photography 101” Video Course at a SERIOUS discount!

$60 Full Price ($50, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $70
$69 including Photography 101 Video Course ($59, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $169!
$129 including Aurora HDR and Photography 101 Video Course ($119, with discount code: SGANS_DISC) – regular price $268!

Again, you OWN the license – no subscriptions!

Affinity Photo is also a powerful alternative for Photoshop. And serif.com has created a strong ecosystem of their own – offering an Illustrator and an InDesign alternative as well. Affinity Photo can be purchased at $69.99 (Canadian dollars)

And for those of you who like to work with Donation-ware (FREE, but requesting donations), please take a look at GIMP – a powerful, cross-platform image editor at https://www.gimp.org

If you feel I left your favorite out of this list, please say something in the comments!

Luminar 3.1 update announced – with a FANTASTIC new Accent AI Feature

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Skylum has announced the V3.1 Update To Luminar, and WOW is it terrific!

With an update that includes “Accent AI 2.0”, Artificial Intelligence helps you enhance your images to a whole other level! Dozens of adjustments available within one slider! With extra technology to recognize and enhance people in your photos separately. How easy to get amazing images with one click!

But, they didn’t lose their full-featured editor and all it’s enhancements, along with tons of presets to get you started in making your photo yours (if you wish to use them)!

Until May 14th, Skylum is offering the following:

Anyone who wants a smooth, easy-to-use, photo editing application will not go wrong with this app (it also comes with Photoshop and Lightroom plugins, for those who are Photoshoppers).

This is software for which you OWN the license. No subscriptions required!

 

Cinematic Looks for Skylum Luminar and Adobe Lightroom

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In honor of last Sunday’s Oscars, Skylum, in affilation with LA Based photographer Ilya Nodia has created a beautiful set of 12 great looking Cinematic Looks for use with Skylum Luminar and Adobe Lightroom. These amazing looks (editable and flexible) are a pack of 12, for only $24!

To read what Ilya Nodia himself says, please click the PDF attached to this post. And below, take a look at just a FEW of the Before and After Images of this package’s offerings:

 


On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 Kickoff Sale!

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For a limited time purchase On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 for only $69.99

On1 Photo RAW 2019.2 is an all new Photo Editing experience!

It features a new AI-powered Quick Mask Tool that’s a game changer in photo editing. It allows you to create detailed masks in seconds, making it easier than ever to replace backgrounds or target specific areas for effects or local adjustments.

Here’s a quote from a happy ON1 customer about the AI Quick Mask Tool:

“Wow, the applications for this new masking ability are practically endless, especially when you think about how you can use the mask afterward for other effects and local adjustments. I can’t wait to go back into some of my pictures from that past few years and use this feature. It’s awesome!” – Jesse 

Download the new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2 and we’ll show you exactly how to use the new AI Quick Mask tool. It’s easy and fun, and it gives you limitless creative possibilities. Buy during our Kick Off Sale to get a great deal with bonus extras!

For just $69.99, you get a full, non-subscription license to one of the most powerful photo editing tools ever, plus, they’re including EVERYTHING you need to get up and running:

ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2

Your all-in-one photo editor and better photo editing experience. – $99.99

RAW Processing 101 Video Course

Learn how to take photos straight out of your camera and edit them to look exactly like they did on the camera’s display screen. Includes 9 downloadable lessons, practice files, and follow-along raw files. – $24.99

ON1 Photo RAW 2019 Looks eBook & Video

25 step-by-step editing looks and videos that make it easy to get started with Photo RAW 2019. – $39.99

ON1 Loyalty Rewards 2019

It’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year – free presets, textures, eBooks, and more every month! – $100

ON1 From A-Z

The official ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2 user guidebook. Over 170 pages covering everything you need to know about ON1 Photo RAW 2019.2.

FREE! Total Value: $264.97
Your Price: $69.99

Save $20 on Skylum Luminar 3 (with discount code)- Flash Sale

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Skylum Luminar 3 New Year Flash Sale

Save $20 Sunday, December 30th – Wednesday, January 2nd (with Discount Code: SGANS_DISC)

New users can purchase Luminar 3 for US$59 (US$49 with discount code SGANS_DISC) instead of US$69.

Using Artificial Intelligence in combination with your skills (or free presets plus your skills), you can make your photos as beautiful as you see them in your mind.

As with any software, the original new release had some bugs, but, per Skylum:
Thank you very much for reporting the issues you have encountered with Luminar 3, you helped us fix a lot of bugs. Your feedback is very valuable for the team, and as a result of that we are releasing the hotfix update of Luminar 3 where a lot of things you’ve flagged have been fixed.

Here are the most essential improvements:

MAC:

    • Stability improved – Fixed 20+ crash issues

    • Fixed issue with folder destination for catalog

  • Fixed crash on quit

WINDOWS:

    • Fixed language change issue

    • Fixed issue with folder destination for catalog

    • Fixed connection to internet issue

    • Fixed crashes in LR/PS plugins

    • Export/Share moved to file menu

    • Fixed issues with duplicated images

  • Stability improved –  40+ crash issues fixed.

Photolemur Holiday Offer Continues!!!

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Photolemur Holiday offer is live

Great photos automatically

Photolemur analyzes each image and makes it awesome — automatically. Powered by AI, Photolemur recovers colors, corrects lighting and exposure, and does even more in just one click. No need for manual editing. Let Photolemur make things easy.

Main Offer: ( for every one who is not the Photolemur user yet )
Photolemur family license ($55)
Three styles + Holiday style ($48)
Cityscape photography eBook ($99)
Coupon for Picaboo printed Christmas cards with your own photos ($50)
Pixbuf Pro 1 Year subscription ($48)
500px pro 3 months subscription ($119)
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Upgrade Offer: ( for users, who own v2 and want to upgrade )
Photolemur upgrade license ($15)
Three styles + Holiday style ($48)
Coupon for Picaboo printed Christmas cards with your own photos ($50)
Pixbuf Pro 1 Year subscription ($48)
500px pro 3 months subscription ($119)

Luminar 3 with Libraries – Pre-Order has begun!

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Skylum Luminar 3 with Libraries will be released in 1 week!

Preorder now (valid 12/6/18-12/19/18) and get your Skylum Luminar ready to go, with a bunch of great bonuses! (Don’t forget to use coupon code SGANS_DISC)

Luminar 2018 AI Sky Enhancer + FREE Luminar 3 with Libraries

It’s your double win! Get Luminar 2018 with the all-new AI Sky Enhancer now and update to Luminar 3 with Libraries for FREE. Plus, you get a bunch of exclusive extras worth US$222! Luminar 2018 will receive a free upgrade to Luminar 3, in 1 week!

  1. ViewBug: 3-Month Pro Membership (US$42 value) – Join the ultimate photo community for a shot to win prizes, create own challenges, get unlimited photo uploads, sell your images, enjoy a new website, and much more!
  2. KelbyOne: 2-Month Pro Membership (US$40 value) – Supercharging your knowledge with KelbyOne Pro is as easy as pressing the shutter button. Enjoy a free access to weekly courses, private webcasts, creative toolkits, and other freebies!
  3. Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book (US$40 value) – Hurry to get your hands on a free eBook by Rocky Nook! Master your techniques, find inspiration, and hone your craft in order to create best-looking images!
  4. Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial (US$80 value) – Need to brush up your skills? We’ve got you covered. Watch extensive tutorials by Daniel Kordan and create truly jaw-dropping landscape images!
  5. Manfrotto, Gitzo, Joby or Lowepro: US$20 Gift card with US$120 purchase (US$20 value) Looking for extreme savings on your favorite gear? Save US$20 on any purchase over US$120 from our friends at the Vitec Group.
  6. US $300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours (US $300 Value) – Save US$300 on any multi-day (3+ day) Iceland Photo Tours workshop.

Pricing:

  •  New users can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$59 (US$49 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Luminar 2018 will be able to update for free.
  • Current users of Luminar 2017 can upgrade for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of a Luminar 2018 trial (those who have downloaded it before November can purchase Luminar 2018 for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Owners of Skylum legacy products (Creative Kit, Noiseless, Intensify, Tonality, FX Photo Studio, Focus, Snapheal, Filters for Photos) can purchase Luminar for US$49  (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Aurora HDR (2016–2019) can purchase Luminar for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Current users of Photolemur can purchase Luminar for US$49 (US$39 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).

Skylum Luminar Black Friday Offer – with Coupon! Only a Few Hours Left!

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Skylum Luminar Black Friday Offer – with Coupon!

Coupon Code SGANS_DISC

There are only a few hours left to get Luminar plus bonuses for only $49 (with coupon)

See below for other pricing options, ending tonight!

For those who want to do MORE with their image edits, Skylum Luminar is the app for you! Skylum Luminar and Aurora HDR are the perfect combo for editing, improving photos, getting creative, and making your photos into art pieces.

Here’s what the Black Friday Offer gets you (available from 11/21/9-11/28/19):

Choose Luminar 2018, Aurora HDR 2019, or the bundle and get:

Exclusive Black Friday Bonuses:

  • 1 year of FREE SmugMug Portfolio plan (US$180)
  • 119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky Overlays (US$29)
  • 20% OFF COOPH Photography Apparel and accessories (on all purchases over EUR100)
  • *Those who purchase Luminar from November 1 through 28 will get these bonuses for free.

Pre-Sale Offer Bonuses:

  • ViewBug: 3-month Pro membership (VALUE – US$42)
  • KelbyOne: 2-month Pro membership (VALUE – US$40)
  • Rocky Nook: Choice of ANY e-book (VALUE – US$40)
  • Daniel Kordan: Awesome Landscapes Tutorial (VALUE – US$29)
  • Manfrotto & Gitzo: $20 gift card on any $120 purchase (VALUE – US$20)
  • 3 months free of Stuck in ?ustoms Passport membership ( VALUE – US$30)

Black Friday Pricing: 

  • New users can purchase the Luminar 2018 + Aurora HDR 2019 Bundle for US$119, instead of US$168 (US$49OFF).
  • New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2019 for US$99( US$89with coupon code SGANS_DISC).
  • Aurora HDR 2019 users can upgrade at the Black Friday price of US$59 (US$49 with coupon code SGANS_DISC).

 

 

 

On1 Photo RAW 2019 – Black Friday Becomes CYBER MONDAY!

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On1 Photo RAW 2019 Cyber Monday Pricing!

If you missed the Black Friday Special for ON1 Photo RAW 2019, no worries. You can still get the lowest upgrade price if you order by Cyber Monday, November 26th. Just use coupon code CyberMonday.

  • Upgrade (for current On1 Owners): $79.99
  • Full Version: $99.99

Order now and get the Bonus Bliss Holiday Pack! 

  • 10 Holiday Card Templates
  • 10 Holiday Overlays

Consider On1 Photo RAW to be your Replacement to Lightroom and Photoshop WITHOUT the Subscription. Sophisticated editing tools in an easy-to-use interface. And you own the license! No need for monthly payments.

Check it all out here!

On1 Photo RAW 2019 – Black Friday Deal Starts Today!

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On1 Photo RAW 2019 Black Friday Pricing!

  • Upgrade (for current On1 Owners): $79.99
  • Full Version: $99.99

Order now and get the Bonus Bliss Holiday Pack! 

  • 10 Holiday Card Templates
  • 10 Holiday Overlays

Consider On1 Photo RAW to be your Replacement to Lightroom and Photoshop WITHOUT the Subscription. Sophisticated editing tools in an easy-to-use interface. And you own the license! No need for monthly payments.

Check it all out here!