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About the Author

Our team of passionate photography enthusiasts at Skylum has been committed to assisting you in discovering the world through your lens for over a decade. We're dedicated to providing photographers like you with easy-to-use tools and valuable resources to help you capture your vision and produce beautiful photos. Our articles are filled with friendly tips, industry insights, and inspiring stories from other creative individuals in photography. Together, we can help you grow your photography skills to new heights. Join us on this exciting journey of exploration, creativity, and growth.

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October 08 2017

5 Ways Shadows Can Liven Up Your Photography

Shadow photography is the art of working with the shadows as a main part of the composition. Here are 5 creative ways to liven up your work using shadows.

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October 03 2017

Free Aurora HDR 2018 Update Released

Today we released a new, free update to Aurora HDR 2018 which brings several new tools, bug fixes and feature improvements on both the Mac & Windows platforms.

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September 21 2017

Bird Photography Basics for Beginners

Photographing birds is one of the most challenging things for a novice photographer. See this article for some helpful advice and a successful start.

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September 15 2017

Dodge and Burn: Old-School Techniques or Useful Tools?

Burn and Dodge Tools are considered obsolete by some photographers and photo editors, but are they?

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September 15 2017

9 Food Photography Tips to Make Tasty Treats Look Enticing

Food photography has become a very lucrative and competitive genre. Skylum offers nine tips to help make your culinary photos stand out.

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September 14 2017

Free Webinars for September 2017

Skylum webinars and Live events give you the chance to see the software in action.

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Why Do I Look Fat In Pictures: Photo Appearance Tips

Ever asked, “Why do I look fat in pictures?” Learn what causes distorted images, how to pose better, and how to feel more confident in front of the camera.

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June 03 2025

Best Photo Editors For Clothing Business

Want to boost your clothing brand? Discover the top photo editing tools that help fashion businesses enhance product images, attract customers, and drive sales.

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December 02 2025

Gimp vs Paint.Net: Finding The Best Tool For Creatives

Image editors are friends to influencers, designers, photographers, and scientists, helping them in their work directly or indirectly. Often, the choice comes down to GIMP versus Paint.net: the tools are free and suitable for quick and safe editing.

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