492 images were entered in to May’s competition, 15 photographs were awarded a Gold Award and 63 images achieved a Highly Commended.

Please follow https://thesocieties.net/benefits/monthly-image-competition/2026-monthly-image-competition-results/ to view all Gold Awards and Highly Commended results.

Congratulations to Arne Bivrin from Stockholm, Sweden on achieving the Judges Choice Award.

Did you get a Gold or Highly Commended? Don’t forget to get your awards logo/badge here:
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,37960.0.html

Not a member but want to enter?
Check out this great joining offer here https://thesocieties.net/membership-offer/

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Spring has arrived, and Luminar Neo has dropped a fresh update that makes portrait editing easier, faster, and more creative than ever. This isn’t just another software patch, it’s packed with tools designed to help photographers of all levels enhance portraits naturally, experiment with depth, and get professional results without the steep learning curve.

The headline features? Dark Circles Removal, Blemish Removal, Shine Removal, Skin Smoothing, all now improved for smoother, realistic edits. And for anyone who loves a bit of creative flair, the upgraded Bokeh AI now works on both people and objects, letting you control background blur with precision and style.

And even better! You get an exclusive extra 10% off with the code:

BPPA10

Why Photographers Are Excited

• Natural Portraits: Enhance without overdoing it. Your subjects stay authentic.
• Versatile Editing: Works for portraits, landscapes, and everything in between.
• Bokeh AI: More control, now usable on any foreground subject.
• Cross-Device Workflow: Start on your phone, finish on desktop.
• Spring Sale: Upgrade now with an extra 10% off using code BPPA10.

Spotlight on the New Tools

Bokeh AI
Formerly Portrait Bokeh, this tool now works on people and objects. Control blur strength, focus distance, and bokeh shape to achieve cinematic depth-of-field effects, without needing expensive lenses.

Face AI
Dark Circles Removal and other facial tweaks are smarter than ever. The tool maps eyes, lips, and contours, even in side-profile shots, delivering subtle and natural enhancements in seconds.

Skin AI
Skin retouching now has four sliders: Face Skin Smoothing, Body Smoothing, Shine Removal, and a brand-new Blemish Removal. Intelligent masking keeps edits looking natural while saving time on tedious manual corrections.

Mask Feather
Smooth the edges of masks so your adjustments blend seamlessly. Feather and Shift Edge let you fine-tune transitions, keeping effects invisible but effective.

Luminar Mobile App 3.5

The mobile app mirrors many desktop improvements:

• Bokeh AI: Add cinematic blur to portraits, pets, cars, or other subjects. Choose from six bokeh shapes: Circle, Ellipse, Hexagon, Heart, Star, Ring, for extra creativity.
• Face AI: Brighten faces, subtly adjust proportions, and enhance portraits naturally.
• Skin AI: Blemish Removal, Shine Reduction, and Skin Smoothing are now sharper and more natural.

All edits sync with Luminar Neo on desktop, making high-quality mobile editing a reality for photographers on the go.

Cross-Device Editing That Actually Works

Luminar Neo now lets you seamlessly switch between mobile and desktop:

Edit on your phone > Upload to Luminar Space > Access your edits on your desktop within minutes.

Right now, edits flow from mobile to desktop only, but full two-way syncing is on the way. Even so, Luminar Spaces makes moving between devices fast and simple.

Whether you’re touching up portraits, experimenting with creative blur, or simply wanting a smoother workflow, the Luminar Neo Spring Upgrade makes editing more enjoyable and accessible.

Don’t forget. spring is the perfect time to try it with an extra 10% off using code BPPA10.

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ZNO Print Lab have confirmed they will be offering The Society of Photographers members an exclusive 40% off their next order across a range of premium print products.

The offer includes a variety of high-end presentation options designed to help photographers showcase their work in the best possible way. Products included in the promotion feature Folio Box Prints Sets, Flush Mount Albums, Canvas Gallery Wraps, Window Box Prints Sets, Allure Video Box Album Sets, and Acrylic Mounted Prints.

ZNO Print Lab are well known for producing professional-quality albums and wall art, making them a popular choice for wedding, portrait, and commercial photographers looking to elevate their client offerings.

To take advantage of this offer, visit:
https://www.zno.com/event/Society26

Join today and take full advantage of The Society of Photographers’ Benefits of Membership:
https://thesocieties.net/join/

One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Excludes shipping and taxes. Offer does not apply to Little Black Book or Studio Sample. Expires 31/08/2026.

Exclusive Photography Discounts for The Society of Photographers Members | Save on Gear & Services.

Please note, offers are subject to change or may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

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Use code SWPP5 to save up to 15% off Evoto plans & bundles. Plus, you can start with 15 FREE credits to try out the tools yourself!

What’s New in Evoto?

People Removal
Easily remove unwanted people from your backgrounds with a single click. Restore clean, distraction-free scenes in seconds—perfect for weddings and busy locations.

Element Removal
Say goodbye to clutter, wires, and stains. Evoto offers AI Magic Removal for natural-looking results or Quick Removal for speed—choose the right tool for your workflow.

Nostril Cleanup
Subtle details matter. Remove debris, redness, or blemishes around nostrils with adjustable intensity, ensuring every portrait is polished and distraction-free.

Eye Symmetry
Automatic facial detection with precise eye symmetry adjustment means you can achieve balanced, flawless portraits without tedious manual tweaks.

Who Benefits from Evoto?

• Wedding photographers
• Portrait studios
• High-volume editors
• Anyone seeking fast, consistent, professional results

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Attracting consistent clients and maintaining strong profit margins are two of the biggest challenges photographers face today. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce a brand-new exclusive webinar series with Gillian Devine, designed to give you practical, no-nonsense strategies you can start using immediately.

This series focuses on what truly drives business growth in 2026, helping you refine your approach, attract the right clients, and ensure your photography business remains profitable.

What to Expect

These sessions are designed to be short, focused, and highly actionable. Each webinar lasts just 15 minutes, making it easy to fit into even the busiest schedule while still delivering real value.

Across the three sessions, Gillian will cover:

• The 3 must-haves to attract more paying clients
• Simple, effective ways to increase your profit
• Practical strategies you can implement straight away

Whether you’re looking to refresh your marketing or fine-tune your pricing approach, this series will give you clear direction and ideas you can put into practice immediately.

Webinar Dates

Join us live on the following dates:

• Monday 23rd March 2026
• Tuesday 24th March 2026
• Wednesday 25th March 2026 – 2:30 PM (GMT)

Where to Watch

All sessions will take place in our Private Members Facebook Group, making it easy to join from wherever you are.

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry, each session will be available in the webinar archive, so you can catch up at a time that suits you.

Why You Should Attend

Gillian Devine is known for delivering straightforward, practical advice that photographers can actually use in their day-to-day business. This isn’t theory, it’s about real-world strategies that help you attract more clients and maximise your income.

If you’re serious about growing your photography business in 2026, this is a series you won’t want to miss.

Not a Member Yet?

This webinar series is exclusive to members of The Society of Photographers.

👉 Join today to gain access to this series, along with a wide range of member benefits designed to support your business growth:
https://thesocieties.net/membership-offer/

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Matt submitted his panel and was recently awarded a Licentiate qualification by our fantastic team of qualified judges LSINWP

Learn about our photography qualifications.

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461 images were entered in to February’s competition, 12 photographs were awarded a Gold Award and 49 images achieved a Highly Commended.

Please follow https://thesocieties.net/benefits/monthly-image-competition/2026-monthly-image-competition-results/ to view all Gold Awards and Highly Commended results.

Congratulations to Helen Simon from Surrey, UK on achieving the Judges Choice Award.

Did you get a Gold or Highly Commended? Don’t forget to get your awards logo/badge here:
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,37960.0.html

Not a member but want to enter?
Check out this great joining offer here https://thesocieties.net/membership-offer/

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NEW FEATURE | REGLIDE REMOVABLE WHEEL SYSTEM:
Vanguard introduces ReGlide removable wheels, allowing you to make the bag a little smaller to fit into a tighter spaces, or to change worn wheels to maximise the life of your bag. Simply remove and replace.

NEW FEATURE | 2-STAGE DUAL BAR HANDLE:
For the Alta Fly 55T G2 the design team have been able to upgrade the handle to a dual bar handle without impacting any of these.

The external dimensions are 340 x 245 x 555mm (about 50mm smaller in all dimensions).
The camera compartment is the same 22 litres, measuring in at 310 x 115 x 410mm.
Still fits a 14” laptop in the 290 x 25 x 410mm laptop compartment.
The weight is the same at 3.8kg (actually fractionally lighter).

In addition to being more robust, the dual bar handle allows you to slip a laptop bag with a roller sleeve on and carry without it twisting round as you walk.

EXISTING FEATURE | CONVERTS TO A BACKPACK
A photographer’s life is not always airport terminals and smooth going. When the going gets rough, the Alta Fly 55T G2 simply converts to a backpack.
Remove the padded shoulder straps and clip them to the D Ring, pull out the waist straps and you’re good to go in no time at all. It also includes an adjustable chest strap for maximum comfort.
If you’ve been rolling the trolley on wet ground, simply pull out add fit the rear wheel covers and you can walk without worrying about the wheels dirtying your shirt or jacket in backpack more

EXISTING FEATURE | TRIPOD HOLDER
On the side is a pocket with a tripod foot holder that is tucked away so it doesn’t flap around when not needed, and a strap at the top of the bag.

EXISTING FEATURE | STORAGE GALORE
As well as the main compartment, there additional pockets for your accessories.
Removing the camera section allows it to be used as an everyday bag.

IN SUMMARY
If you’re looking for a lightweight, sturdy and feature packed roller case, then check out the new Alta Fly 55T G2. It has all the features you’d expect, and adds removable wheels so that you can be sure that the part of the bag that gets the most wear can be replaced with new wheels, delivering maximum value for money.

See the Vangurad website for more info

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549 images were entered in to January’s competition, 15 photographs were awarded a Gold Award and 59 images achieved a Highly Commended.

Please follow https://thesocieties.net/benefits/monthly-image-competition/2026-monthly-image-competition-results/ to view all Gold Awards and Highly Commended results.

Congratulations to Tetsu Miyazaki from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan on achieving the Judges Choice Award.

Did you get a Gold or Highly Commended? Don’t forget to get your awards logo/badge here:
https://thesocieties.net/forum/index.php/topic,37960.0.html

Not a member but want to enter?
Check out this great joining offer here https://thesocieties.net/membership-offer/

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If you’re looking to speed up your portrait workflow without compromising on quality, now is the perfect time to try PortraitPro 24. Highly rated by leading industry publications, this intelligent retouching software uses advanced Generative AI and smart tools to deliver fast, professional results — even across large shoots.

For a limited time, photographers can save 50% on all downloads, get an extra 20% off with exclusive code, and receive a free gift with every purchase or upgrade.

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Edit Whole Shoots in Just Minutes

Powered by cutting-edge AI from Anthropics, PortraitPro 24 is designed to take the heavy lifting out of portrait retouching. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes — sometimes even seconds per image when working with higher volumes.

From skin smoothing and hair refinement to background clean-up and facial enhancements, PortraitPro 24 helps you achieve consistent, polished results with minimal effort.

Trusted by Industry Experts

PortraitPro 24 has been widely praised across the photography and creative industries:

“PortraitPro 24 takes the whole process that took hours, or was virtually impossible, and reduces it to just a few minutes, sometimes mere seconds per photo when editing greater volumes!”
SLR Lounge

“Anthropics PortraitPro offers photography editing tools that are easy to use and surprisingly effective.”
Creative Bloq

“This feature alone (Glasses Reflection Remover) would pay for the upgrade after repairing just a couple of shots spoiled by reflections… mainly in time saving.”
Professional Image-Maker

“A package that will feel very natural and creative. Photo editors and retouchers will find it easy to get on with.”
Cameracraft

“Now you can fix bad teeth, subdue reflections in glasses and sharpen up blurry faces, all with the power of artificial intelligence.”
Digital Camera magazine

“PortraitPro 24 aims to get you just that little bit closer to perfection, with new generative AI tools for enhancing specific facial features.”
Digital Camera World

Exclusive Winter Sale for Members & Readers

• 50% OFF all PortraitPro downloads
• Extra 20% OFF
• FREE gift of Anthropics software with every purchase or upgrade

You can also bundle up for even greater savings, making this an ideal time to buy, upgrade, or expand your editing toolkit.

Try It Free Today

Not used PortraitPro before? Download the free trial and see just how quickly you can transform your portraits.

Buy now, upgrade, or explore bundles and take advantage of this limited-time Winter Sale before it ends.

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