Silver Shadows 2, Black and White Toolkit for Lightroom now available

It's funny the way some programs get updated. They'll get yearly installments or sometimes even quicker than that. Silver Shadows 2 comes out four years after the original, and Seim Effects owner Gavin Seim says that you can expect some big changes.

"Version 1 was powerful," says Seim, "but it's nothing compared to the delicate hand-chiseled granite that makes up Silver Shadows 2. Photographers are going to love what it can do." He says that the goal in creating the program was to create a complete tool kit for silver conversion that works nicely for photographers of all levels.

The entire process takes place within Lightroom, which is a nice touch for keeping your workflow consistent. You can mix and match effects, batch process and tweak to your heart's content.

Silver Shadows 2 is available now for $45. After November 30th, the price kicks up to $54. You can even download a free sampler pack if you're inclined.