Month: July 2014
Avoid Over-Editing In Photoshop With This Quick Tip
One danger when you are new to photography is over-editing. It’s easy to get super excited when post-processing. Opacity is certainly your friend. When using actions in Photoshop or Elements, make sure to adjust the opacity of each layer if needed. But what if you are doing manual edits like the patch tool or cloning?…
The Plastic Senior: Enhance Beauty Without Over Processing
DO NOT TAKE POST PROCESSING TOO FAR! Here’s why you should make sure you do not over-process pictures of high school seniors.
Children facing bedroom monsters in “Terreurs” photo series
What was your biggest fear as a kid? Have you ever had any nightmares involving bedroom monsters? If you did, then this is what you should have done. These children, in the “Terreurs” photography project by Laure Fauvel, are facing the monsters under their bed or in their closet, so they do not have to sleep with the lights on.
Photoshop CC 2014: What’s New?
Adobe released big summer news for photographers – Photoshop CC 2014. Access your photos from anywhere and have advanced mobile editing tools — plus cool new features for Photoshop. This summer you may change the way you edit your photos. The Photography Plan The photography plan is open to everyone – no requirements about whether you owned Photoshop…
The majestic artworks in an African village by Rita Willaert
Many people would think that the least probable place to find a work of art is somewhere in a secluded African community. However, Photographer Rita Willaert is presenting us the majestic artworks in an African village, called Tiébélé. The village has been the home of the Kassena tribe since the 15th century.
“The Farm Family” project portrays animals like humans
As we grow up, we tend to lose our sense of compassion for farm animals. In order to bring back this sense, photographer Rob MacInnis has personified animals in “The Farm Family” project, which consists of family-like portrait photos of animals living at the farm. Sheep, cows, and others are all present in a wonderful photo series.
Sony RX1s compact camera coming soon with curved sensor
World’s first camera with a curved full frame image sensor may be closer to launch than you think. The Sony RX1s is rumored to be unveiled in the near future. Beside a Zeiss-made 35mm f/1.8 lens and a noise performance similar to the one of the Sony A7S, the RX1s compact will also sport Sony’s recently-announced curved sensor.
Nikon Coolpix A replacement to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
The Photokina 2014 is rumored to bring a lot of goodies to digital imaging fans. According to the latest batch of rumors, the Nikon Coolpix A replacement will also be revealed at the world’s largest event of its kind. The current compact camera is rumored to have been discontinued, while the new model is coming this September.
Fujifilm X100s successor also coming at Photokina 2014
Fujifilm is rumored to be working on a new flagship compact camera. The company is believed to reveal the model at the Photokina 2014. Inside sources are also claiming that the Fujifilm X100s successor will become official at the world’s largest event with a brand new 24-megapixel APS-C X-Trans sensor and an electronic viewfinder.
New Olympus OM-D mirrorless camera to be announced this fall
Earlier this year it was revealed that Olympus is working on an OM-D series camera with a full frame image sensor. The model is supposed to be launched at the Photokina 2014. Well, it seems like the company has even more plans for this fall as a new Olympus OM-D mirrorless camera with Micro Four Thirds sensor is also coming!
A Crop and a Few Quick Edits for a Great Portrait
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: A Crop and a Few Quick Edits for a Great Portrait The MCP Show and Tell Site is a place for you to share your images edited with MCP products (our Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, textures and more). We’ve always shared before and after Blueprints on our main blog, but now,…
“Dinner in NY” documents the eating habits of New Yorkers
How do you view your mealtime? Is it a primary or a secondary activity? Are you just eating or are you doing something else during dinner? Well, photographer Miho Aikawa has decided to look more into the eating habits of New Yorkers, therefore she has started the “Dinner in NY” photo project, which provides diverse results.
Wesley Armson and his adorable photos of his two sons
You could say that Wesley Armson is living the dream. He has a steady day-job, while at night he goes home to a beautiful wife, called Christine, and two adorable sons, called Skyler and Maddox. The hero of this story is a mechanical engineer by day and a photographer by night. The latter part is the one which will make your heart melt.
Olympus PEN E-PL7 price leaked ahead of its imminent launch
A new Micro Four Thirds camera will be announced soon. The rumor mill has just leaked the Olympus PEN E-PL7 price, while also revealing that the mirrorless shooter will be unveiled sometime in the following days. The specs list of the E-PL7 has already been leaked on the web, so the latest leaks are just the “cherry on top of the cake”.
Fotodiox Excell +1 lens adapter released for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Fotodiox has launched a new series of lens adapters aimed at Micro Four Thirds and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera users. The brand new Fotodiox Excell +1 adapter will allow photographers to mount Nikon G and Canon FD lenses onto their cameras, while widening the angle of the lenses in question.
Phantom v2511 is world’s fastest high-speed camera
Do you think that it is cool to record 120fps videos? Well, move over kiddo because Vision Research has just revealed the world’s fastest high-speed camera. It goes by the name of Phantom v2511 and it is capable of capturing videos at a staggering frame rate of 25,600 frames per second. The device will be released in late August.
Fujifilm and Samsung to make use of Sony RX100 III’s sensor
Sony is believed to be the world’s largest supplier of image sensors for consumer cameras. The company has already provided its Sony RX100 III image sensor to Panasonic, which has put it into the FZ1000 camera. However, according to the rumor mill, two more companies will soon take advantage of the same sensor: Fujifilm and Samsung.
Sigma lens roadmap for 2014-2015 shows up online
Sigma is one of the most popular third-party lens manufacturer in the world. Photographers are really interested to see what the company has planned for the future. Thankfully, the rumor mill has compiled a possible Sigma lens roadmap for 2014-2015, which includes exciting optics, such as the 24 f/1.4 DG Art and 85mm f/1.4 DG Art.
More Fujifilm X-Pro2 specs and details leaked on the web
The Photokina 2014 will bring many good news to the table. One of the companies which is readying multiple surprises is Fujifilm. Ahead of the world’s largest digital imaging event, the rumor mill has leaked more Fujifilm X-Pro2 specs and details. It appears that the mirrorless camera will pack built-in WiFi and an articulated LCD screen.
AirDog: a drone that serves as your video recording sidekick
How would you like to have a personal sidekick that tracks all your movements and records all your actions? Well, behold AirDog, an autonomous drone that is capable of doing just that! It is compatible with the GoPro Hero cameras and it is available for pre-order through Kickstarter. It has already been funded , so it is coming in November!
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens now available in Sony/Pentax mounts
If you are a Sony A-mount or Pentax K-mount camera owner, then we have some good news for you. The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens has finally been released for your APS-C-sized DSLR. The product is now in stock at retailers, so if you have pre-ordered this Sigma Art-series lens, then you will receive in the near future!
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