Do you shoot landscapes but find the sky is either blown out or hidden in shadows? The solution is HDR—merging multiple exposures into one balanced photo. In this article, I show you how to easily create HDR images in Zoner Studio, when exposure blending makes sense, and when tone mapping is the better option. I also share tips for taking the right source photos.   

When you watch a good movie, you probably notice more than just the story. If you’re a photographer, chances are you’re drawn to the film’s color style too. You might wonder how the filmmakers achieved that look and whether you can do something similar with your photos. Color editing can enhance the mood of a photo and draw the viewer into its story, just like in a movie. With the right adjustments, you can give your photos the same atmosphere as your favorite movies!  

Add some sunshine and atmosphere to your photos. In this article, we’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions for easily creating a realistic sun effect in Zoner Studio. You can do

Local adjustments in Zoner Photo Studio X just got smarter. With AI Masks, you can select the main subject, background, or sky with one click. Then, fine-tune them with complete precision. Combine masks, refine details, and let AI handle the heavy lifting. See how these new tools simplify your workflow!

Panning is an effect photographers use to emphasize movement. The photographer tracks the moving subject and then presses the shutter button at the exact right moment. The main subject remains sharp, while everything around it is blurred. Let’s take a look at how to recreate this effect in photos with a static background.

Capturing the beauty of a landscape seems like a simple task, but the results don’t often match up to your experience. In this article, I show you how you can use Zoner Photo Studio X to edit landscape photos step-by-step.

Many famous photographers have gained recognition for breaking the rules. Contrast is one of the basic composition rules for photography. We use contrast to emphasize differences in the highlights, shadows, and colors. This time, we’re going to break these rules using Zoner Photo Studio X.

With the AI features in Zoner Photo Studio X, you can edit your portraits in no time. Simplify your workflow by using presets. There are several presets available in ZPS X. Read to learn how AI presets work and how to use them.

Getting dreamy, soft photos may not work out on the first try, especially if you don’t have the right camera gear. However, you can always create what’s known as the Orton effect in post-processing. We’ll show you how to use this technique on your own photos to create beautifully romantic pictures.

Modern architecture includes many building styles with similar characteristics. These characteristics include simple forms and the lack of any ornamentation. Read on to learn how to take photos of contemporary architecture and edit them in Zoner Photo Studio X.