If you’re considering buying or using Topaz Labs products, I suggest you download a free trial now. Topaz often runs a sale of some sort on Black Friday (i.e., the day after Thanksgiving when the Christmas shopping bargains happen). I don’t know if they are this year, but they have in the past. This way – with less than three weeks left until Black Friday – you’ll know for sure if you want to buy it in the event there is a sale.

At this time, when their software is upgraded, owners receive a free update (note that is always subject to change).

To find out more about downloading Topaz Labs, click here. You’ll receive a $20 coupon and supposedly I get one too. I’m not a Topaz representative nor do they offer me anything for doing this. I’m merely sending around a reminder since so many of you have commented on thinking about trying it out.

More about my post processing can be found here.

Here are some examples of things I’ve done using Topaz Labs. Most of the frames around the pictures are from a different software, onOne Effects. They also offer a free trial (click here), but I don’t know if they offer any sales on Black Friday.

The beagle, Vizsla and miniature pinscher. Do you have a treat?

Final Version! Topaz Labs Impressions, with a dark vignette

The finalist! This used Topaz Glow, “Whiskers and Fur 1”, with an antique border from onOne.

Self-Portrait Using Topaz Adjust “Pop” Filter

I love my Momma!

Topaz Impressions “Swirly Strokes”

Pumpkins taken in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Post processed using Topaz Impressions, “Rembrandt 2” and on1 border, “Black Key”.

Beagle in the backyard. The file is not opening correctly for me to tell how I processed this.

Final Version – Topaz Impressions “Painterly 1” on Brick, With onOne Dynamic Contrast

Playing with my favorite toy – the squeaky soccer ball

Topaz Glow Using Dream 2

9th Street over the James River in Richmond, Virginia

After Before Friday – Final Choice, Using Topaz Effects “Grunge Me” and Topaz Simplify “Painting”

Brown’s Island from the bridge over to the island, in Richmond Virginia. The photo is processed using Topaz labs Impressions.

Greenhouse at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens; processed using Topaz Labs Black and White Filters

Photography Topaz Labs Black Friday onOne Perfect Effects Topaz Labs