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Saying Goodbye to Aperty: What Portrait Editors Need to Know
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Saying Goodbye to Aperty: What Portrait Editors Need to Know

A Beloved Portrait Tool Is Saying Farewell I’m sharing some news that might affect your editing toolkit. Skylum has announced that Aperty, their dedicated portrait editor, will be discontinued as of November 4th. If you’ve been using this software, now’s the time to plan your next steps. What Made Aperty Special When we first explored Aperty earlier this year, we found ourselves impressed by its thoughtful approach to portrait work. The software struck a nice balance between traditional editing controls—those familiar development sliders we all rely on—and modern AI-assisted features.

Adobe's Latest Masking Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Portrait Editors
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Adobe's Latest Masking Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Portrait Editors

Adobe’s Latest Masking Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Portrait Editors I’m thrilled to share some exciting news that’s going to transform how we approach portrait retouching. Adobe has just rolled out significant masking enhancements across its entire Lightroom family, and I’ve been eager to tell you why this matters so much for our work. What’s Changed Across the Board The updates span across Lightroom Classic, the desktop version, iPad, and mobile platforms—which means whether you’re editing at your desk or on location, you’ll have access to these powerful new capabilities.

Luminar Neo's Spring Update: Game-Changing Portrait Tools That Transform Your Retouching Workflow
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Luminar Neo's Spring Update: Game-Changing Portrait Tools That Transform Your Retouching Workflow

A New Era of Portrait Retouching is Here I’ve been watching the portrait retouching software landscape evolve, and I have to say—I’m genuinely excited about what Skylum has just released with Luminar Neo’s spring update. Version 1.27 represents a meaningful shift toward making professional-quality portrait editing accessible to photographers at every skill level, and I want to break down why this matters for your retouching practice. The Portrait Toolkit That Changes Everything What impressed me most about this update is how Skylum has clearly listened to what portrait photographers and beauty editors actually need.