What is Radiant Photo?<\/h2>\n
First, let’s discuss what Radiant Photo is NOT trying to be. The biggest thing is that it does not try to be everything in one application<\/strong>. Many photo applications are trying to get you to switch to or only use their software and continually add features, trying to play “catch-up” with other more sophisticated apps. There’s nothing wrong with that, but sometimes, when an app tries to be everything, it will never be excellent at any one thing. Radiant Photo is not trying to replace your existing applications<\/strong> but is intended to be an add-on to what you already use. You might find yourself using it for the majority of your post-processing, or you may find that it works as a remarkable “polisher” after making your initial edits to give it a finished look.<\/p>\nHere is a short list comparing what you do and do not get with Radiant Photo:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\n\n| Radiant Photo includes:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
\n\n| Smart AI software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Photo edits with no halos or artifacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| An app that does not overprocess<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| A down-to-earth company with great policies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPlugins for Lightroom, Photoshop, and Corel PaintShop Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n \n \n\n\n| Radiant Photo does NOT include:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | \n\n| Layers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Sky replacement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| HDR merging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Panorama merging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFocus stacking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>Radiant Photo is not trying to replace Lightroom or Photoshop, it’s not trying to get you to do a complete switch from your existing software, and it’s not trying to hook you with photo techniques you’ll rarely use. It simply helps make your photos look better while taking less of your time<\/strong>. You might still need (or want) features it does not include, and that’s okay! If you’re like me, you either used or have tried many different types of software. Even as an expert in Lightroom and Photoshop, I still use third-party apps to add finishing touches or apply unique color effects to my images. Radiant Photo is now one of those apps!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\u201cRadiant Photo simply helps make your photos look better while taking less of your time.\u201d<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Created by photographers<\/h2>\nOne thing that I love about this software is who the people are behind it. I’ve worked closely with photography software companies where very few employees were professional photographers, which I always found strange. I understand that not everyone must be a photographer to create great software. Still, when you have many people who don’t understand photography the same way the customers do, it doesn’t always work in their best interest.<\/p>\n Here are some examples where the company and its policies are beneficial to you as a photographer and customer:<\/p>\n \n- Buyer protection<\/strong>: Radiant Photo offers six months of buyer protection<\/strong>. That means you get the update for free if the software is updated within six months of your purchase. This is a BIG deal and makes it a lot easier to purchase with confidence.<\/li>\n
- 30-day refund policy<\/strong>: If you don’t like it, they will refund you within 30 days.<\/li>\n
- It is NOT a subscription<\/strong>: Most software is transitioning to a subscription-based payment system. Radiant Photo, however, is NOT a subscription, so once you purchase the software, it’s yours.<\/li>\n
- A community with YOUR voice<\/strong>: Radiant Photo has an online community for customers you can join to learn about the software and share your own voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
My thoughts on Radiant Photo<\/h2>\nI have been using the software for several weeks now, testing it out and getting a feel for how it works. So far, I’m happy with the results I’ve seen and will likely use this regularly in my workflow. Here are some of my thoughts so far:<\/p>\n \n- It’s not for everyone<\/strong>. But, it will be an excellent tool for many photographers. I can see a lot of photographers who might find this type of software beneficial, including:\n
\n- Portrait photographers (great for creating quick proof images that look beautiful)<\/li>\n
- Stock photographers (creating clean edits with little to no artifacts, banding, or over-processing)<\/li>\n
- Photojournalists (clean edits without compromising the integrity of the photo)<\/li>\n
- Hobby photographers (those who do not want to spend a lot of time processing their image but still get GREAT results)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- You’ll need other software to create “complete” edits<\/strong>. Radiant Photo is not meant to be a one-stop shop, so don’t expect it to be the only tool in your toolbox.<\/li>\n
- It has a LOT of potential<\/strong>. Like any new software, it won’t be perfect right out of the box. It will grow and get better in time, and I really like that there are professional photographers at the helm of developing this software. They also have fantastic customer policies, such as buyer’s protection if they come out with a new version within six months of your purchase (you don’t have to pay more for the upgrade).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
See it in action<\/h2>\nI put together a video where I walk through several photos so you can see how it works with different styles of images:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> | |