DANCE
Agathe Poupeney
Professional dance photographer
Starting her photography in live music, Agathe now specialises in documenting the energy and emotion of dancers and performers at the Opéra National de Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg. Working with fast-moving subjects under unpredictable theatre lighting means the low-light credentials of PureRAW are essential for her style of photography.
Better ISO results from small sensors
“I often shoot with Fujifilm X Series cameras because of their lightness and image quality,” Agathe reports. “Adding DxO PureRAW to the mix gives me even better results. It lets me use settings like ISO 12800 to freeze the movement of performers under dim studio lights, while still getting noise-free images.”
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The answer to erratic lighting
“The ambient lighting at shows is often complicated, with big differences in intensity between the main dancer and the background,” Agathe says. “But processing with DxO PureRAW lets me recover detail and boost shadows without adding grain, while restoring the contrast to what my eye really sees.”
Amazing sharpness from any lens
PureRAW automatically applies the perfect level of sharpening based on the lens and its aperture, focal length, and focus distance — something that Poupeney finds invaluable. “The way DxO PureRAW improves lens sharpness is a real benefit, especially in my wide-angle images. It even lets me choose between four different strengths.”
Breathe new life
into old images
DxO PureRAW is also the perfect tool to improve Agathe’s older images. “For a recent exhibition, I had to print at 80x120cm,” she says. “I wanted to use some of my favourite shots, but they were made years ago on older gear. After I developed them in DeepPRIME they were sharper and more detailed, so I could print as big as I wanted!”
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NATURE
Stefan Forster
Professional nature photographer
Fascinated by light, weather and untouched landscapes, Stefan started out using photography as an excuse to be outdoors more often, but today he leads photographic nature tours around the world. Preferring to spend time shooting rather than editing, and wanting to keep his photos natural, it’s no surprise PureRAW is the first step in his workflow.
PureRAW’s lens corrections are vital
Stefan says lens corrections are particularly vital in panoramas. “I use both my camera and my drone to make rows of pictures. Without the unique edge sharpening and vignette removal, stitched images are uneven and spoiled by banding. So DxO PureRAW is indispensable!”
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My images, my way
Using PureRAW also lets Stefan take a smarter approach to high-contrast scenes. “Using ND grads is impossible with mountains, and bracketing can cause ghosts, so at times like sunrise, I shoot one frame at a low ISO and expose to the right. Thanks to DxO PureRAW, when I brighten the shadows by five stops, all the detail is there, noise-free.”
With PureRAW I travel lighter
“Since I made DxO PureRAW part of my workflow, I’ve been able to use slower lenses, which are more lightweight, letting me walk further, and climb higher,” Stefan says. “Along with IBIS in the camera, PureRAW’s noise-reduction easily makes up for using higher ISO settings when working handheld. Now I use a tripod 80% less.”
Old adventures
look brand new
DxO PureRAW has an incredible rejuvenating effect on images from older cameras and lenses. “There are photos I took 10 years ago on a DSLR at ISO 4000, which I thought were too noisy to use,” says Stefan. “But now I use them for big exhibition prints.”
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WILDLIFE
Petr Bambousek
Professional wildlife photographer
Since getting his first camera over 20 years ago, Petr Bambousek knew that nature would be his focus. Today, he strives to share his fascination with the natural world and inspire others to protect. His cameras and lenses are the tools to do this, with DxO PureRAW helping him achieve the technical perfection that grabs viewers’ attention.
DxO PureRAW unlocks the power of small sensors
All cameras have imperfections; for instance, Petr’s MFT models produce higher levels of noise as he pushes the ISO. “Lots of my photos are taken in the tropics where rain clouds and foliage cut out light,” he explains. “That can mean using settings as high as ISO 10,000 to get enough shutter speed, but with PureRAW I can resolve image noise in seconds.
It actually influences the type of photographs I dare to create.”
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With DxO PureRAW, photographers come out on top
For Petr, DxO PureRAW ticks all of the boxes: quality, consistency, and processing speed. “I’ve compared it to a wide range of competitors,” he reports. “The others either take a lot longer, need to be adjusted for each photo, or the quality just isn’t as high. DxO PureRAW’s speed and results are unmatched for me.”
It makes old gear feel brand new
According to Petr, “the sharpening and image quality improvements offered by DxO PureRAW make older cameras more usable. For many photographers with mid-range equipment it will be a game-changer, potentially delaying the need or desire to upgrade to higher-end gear.”
See it to believe it!
Petr is so impressed with the effect of DxO PureRAW on his photos that he wants others to feel that benefit, too. “What I’d say to other photographers is try the trial version and process some of your own photos! I was so much more impressed when I experimented with images I knew well, and I’m glad I made PureRAW part of my workflow.”
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WEDDING
Kevin Barré
Professional wedding photographer
Kevin has built his reputation on a passion for storytelling, and authenticity is at the heart of his work. With a raw and realistic approach to every moment of joy, love, and celebration, his clients can relive their treasured day exactly as it unfolded without staging or interference. Here’s how DxO PureRAW 5 helps him do it.
Every
moment matters
At weddings, lighting can be uncontrolled and dim, but you still only have one chance to capture the moment. “I could use flash,” Kevin explains, “but that isn’t how a couple sees their day. Instead I work with the authentic available light. That means using very high ISOs, which introduce excessive noise, damaging clarity and mood – unless you have DxO PureRAW in your editing toolbox.”
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Stunning detail when it’s critical
“DxO PureRAW helps recover stunning detail and quality in critical images that seem beyond use,” says Kevin. “It lets me push my gear further than I ever thought possible, particularly in low light while also fixing vignetting and distortion from my ultra-wide-angle lenses.”
DxO PureRAW breathes new life into old shots
Kevin often re-uses older images for social media. “I can take an image shot 15 years ago, with sensors and lenses that aren’t nearly as good as today, and DxO PureRAW makes them look cutting edge. The results are transformative.”
The essential tool for every RAW workflow
For Kevin, PureRAW is a total game-changer. “It’s something no professional should be without. If you’re serious about achieving the best quality, it’s a must-have tool, but it also gives you the confidence to push creative boundaries. It is the biggest no-brainer purchase on the planet for RAW editing.”
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PORTRAIT
Antoine Mutin
Professional portrait and events photographer
Exploring the world and documenting people in their environment, Antoine Mutin’s street, portrait, and events images show the beauty of everyday moments. With photos created in challenging lighting conditions, DxO PureRAW 5 is vital to his process.
Photos are sharper with PureRAW
“Quality-conscious photographers and demanding clients always scrutinize images closely, zooming in to check if they’re tack-sharp,” Antoine admits, “but DxO PureRAW’s simple one-click processing refines photos in an instant, helping me deliver work that’s polished and professional.”
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A new way to think about ISO
High-ISO photos see huge improvements in detail and clarity with PureRAW. “I use it for images taken in low-light environments like clubs or city streets after dark,” says Antoine. “Noise used to be a major issue, but DxO PureRAW cleans the grain while maintaining natural detail, letting me focus on creativity, not technical imperfections.”
PureRAW gives you more for your money
“The pre-processing quality boost from PureRAW lets me crop into images and print them bigger than I ever thought possible with my 24-megapixel camera,” Antoine says, “all the while avoiding artifacts and maintaining a professional look. It means I don’t need to upgrade my gear for the best results!”
Real efficiency
for working professionals
As an essential workflow tool, DxO PureRAW is powerful and easy to use. “It can batch-process images automatically, knowing what’s required to improve each one without manual adjustments,” says Antoine. “That efficiency is crucial for my professional workflow, letting me concentrate on creativity or finding new clients.”
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