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Alex Tsepko

Alex Tsepko

CEO of Skylum

About the Author

Alex is the CEO of Skylum, a passionate photographer, an AI fanboy, a family man, and a LEGO builder. Alex learns from everyday life and gets inspiration from people he meets while traveling the globe. Together with 130 incredibly talented humans, Alex is building Skylum — a next-generation global photography company for a new generation. And they’re having the time of their lives!

Author's publications:

June 21, 2018

Why You Should Take At Least 1 Photo Every Day

When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, he sparked a digital revolution.

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June 6, 2018

AI Will Change The Photography Landscape. Here’s How

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s already changing the way we interact with the world. It’s changing the way we travel, the way we talk — but it’s also changing the way we capture moments in time.

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May 22, 2018

Skylum introduces Skylum AI Lab and joins forces with Photolemur

Skylum Software doubles down on Artificial Intelligence by creating new Skylum AI Lab and joining forces with leading AI-based image editor, Photolemur

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April 12, 2018

Luminar 2018 Gets a “Rocket-Booster” Update

We are happy to bring you the latest update to Skylum Luminar. With the new updated Luminar Jupiter, users get photo editing at its finest.

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May 14, 2025

Group Photo Ideas: How To Make Every Group Photo Special

Discover best group photo ideas. Learn about posing, composition, and avoiding common pitfalls to make every group shot memorable.

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November 25, 2025

Why Luminar Is The Best Tool For Travel Photographers

Travel requires photographers to make quick decisions and respond to changes in their surroundings. Sometimes, even photos that seem perfect at first glance are missing that little something extra to make them ideal.

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December 10, 2025

Photography Lighting Basics Begginers Should Know

Ask any educated shooter what changed their work the most, and many will mention light before anything else. Camera bodies and lenses matter, but how light hits a face, a product, or a road scene determines whether the image feels flat or three-dimensional, dull or dramatic.

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