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  1. efkyto

    Macbook 16 M2 Pro or M3 Pro? How much memory do you really need? For photography, working with 61mp RAW uncompressed files.

    I am an architecture and landscape photographer,I bought a Sony A7r V, I will mainly use Light Room, I will often use denoise, I wonder how long it takes to export, let's say, 10 photos in PNG format and how many in JPEG? How long does it take to denoise a 61mp photo? is it worth taking more...
  2. tristanpope

    iPhone XS Using my photography experience to push iPhone XS to the limit!

    As a professional photographer, I love to push technology to the limits. Never getting stuck in my comfort zone. So let's head out and play with the iPhone XS Camera for Photos and Video! Enjoy the ride. Check my instagram to see more! http://instagram.com/tristanpope Time-codes: 00:00 - 3:30...
  3. M

    Buying a new 12" MacBook today.. some questions

    I was really hoping Apple was going to update the 12" MacBook alongside the 13" MacBook Air. It's been 17 months since it was last updated.. 17 months with the same pricing.. it seems so wrong to buy it new today but it's the only option I'm left with besides finding one 2nd hand. Having silent...
  4. trailrunner44

    Help!>2012 MBP Retina D to MBP 2018? or wait for 2019?

    Hello all !! I have a mid 2012 15" Retina Display (256gb, 8gb RAM, 2,3ghz i7, Nvidia Graphic Card) running High Sierra. I'm a part-time photographer and videographer. I use Lightroom, Final Cut Pro and Premiere CC. The MBP runs all everyday tasks quite good and hasn't any major problems until I...
  5. K

    Help - MBP 15" Mid 2010: Buy MBP 15" 2017? Wait for MBP 2018?

    I am in a dilemma. I am a photographer + videographer using Premiere Pro to edit videos. I am about to go on a month tour where photo + video content is needed daily. Specs on my current MBP: Model: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) OS: macOS High Sierra v10.13.5 Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5...
  6. F

    Are you happy with the performance of the MBP w/ LG 5K?

    Hey guys, I just wanted to share my opinion as a photographer using the MacBook Pro 2016 15" maxed out together with the LG Ultrafine 5K. The monitor is so great but I'm not happy at all with the performance I get when I use Lightroom. Not to mention how hot the MacBook Pro gets 2 minutes...
  7. Lucynicoler

    Best iMac for starting out photographer...

    Hi all, Needing some help with what iMac to get for my photography. I will mainly be using Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. Lots of processing and converting RAW files. Lots of editing. Need it to be fast. Have not owned a proper computer yet. Currently running my business off an old HP laptop...
  8. Mr. 123

    Cloud based based alternative to Photos (with iCloud sharing)

    Hello, I use iCloud Photo Sharing for all my photos that I take with my iPhone or iPad. However I also own a DSLR that I use and I am looking for another app/service to use for my DSLR pictures. I really like Aperture, but as I use both a home computer and a laptop - cloud sharing is rather...
  9. Mac.Greg

    Zing: Professional branding and watermarking for perfect visuals and enhanced protection of photos

    Greetings everyone, My name is Greg and I am the developer of Zing. It is my first macOS app. My wife, who is a professional photographer (she is mentioned in the testimonials section of www.zing-app.com if you are curious about her work), is the reason I built it. If you’re interested in that...
  10. lewis_cooper

    Which 2015 MacBook Pro for Photographer / Video Editor? Discrete GPU necessary?

    So, I've been priced out of the Touch Bar MacBook Pros so I'm looking to pick up a more economical 2015 bargain. I'm a Photographer who would like to use the MacBook Pro to replace my 2008 Mac Pro 3,1 as my primary mac. I want the portability of a laptop but will want to connect it to my 27"...
  11. R

    2016 13" nTB vs 15" TB for Photographer

    I'm going to buy a new Macbook Pro for my wife, whose 2011 15" Macbook Pro just died last week with a failed graphics chip (just 1 week past Apple's Extended Warranty Repair program - Doh!) She is an amateur photographer, now transitioning to some professional work, and has Lightroom, Photoshop...
  12. dntcry

    Recommendation for Photography

    Hello folks! I'm a newly started photographer who never have had any experience with macbook pro. I am looking to buy a laptop to tether shoot and retouch on. Can anyone guide me or give me their experience on how the macbook pro 15" 2015 or earlier model (with either specs) run lightroom...
  13. malofx

    Squarespace.com or Wix.com

    Hello everyone, maybe you guys can help me decide on which of these two would be the best fit for me according to your experience. I am a new photographer. After I did enough research it all came down to Squarespace.com and Wix.com, I tried both sites and I feel comfortable using either of...
  14. Aeparker

    How Stable is it?

    I'm am debating on installing the Mac OS Sierra public beta. All the new features look great. I held off on installing it because I didn't want to deal with bugs. This is the 7th update. How stable is it? I have a early 2015 iMac. I am a photographer, so I need my all of my Adobe software to...