MCP Actions™ Blog: Photography, Photo Editing & Photography Business Advice
The MCP Actions™ Blog is full of advice from experienced photographers written to help you improve your camera skills, post-processing and photography skill-sets. Enjoy editing tutorials, photography tips, business advice, and professional spotlights.
Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz wins the 2014 L’iris d’Or
Sony and the World Photo Organisation have announced the 2014 L’iris d’Or winner within the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards competition. Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz is the laureate, courtesy of a “horrific and tender, fierce and unfathomable, and luridly colored” photo series depicting domestic violence.
How to Cope When You Wonder if Your Photography is Good Enough
All photographers question if they are good enough sometimes. This is a look at how photographer, Spanki Mills, pulled out of the depths of that slump. A BLUR. That is what this past year has felt like for me. Not because it went by too fast and not because I had so much fun…but because…
Honey hunting photos revealing old and dangerous tradition
Photographer Andrew Newey has traveled to Nepal in order to document an ancient tradition that is on the verge of extinction due to commercialization, climate change, and other factors. The lensman has captured a series of impressive honey hunting photos, depicting Gurung tribesmen collecting honey in the Himalayas.
Touching portrait photos of people living on a dollar a day
Professor Thomas A. Nazario and photographer Renée C. Byer have released the “Living on a Dollar a Day: The Lives and Faces of the World’s Poor” book, which consists of portrait photos and the stories of people living in extreme poverty. The book is available for purchase right now and it’s guaranteed to touch your heart.
Surreal photography of a passenger living in an unreal world
Photographer Hossein Zare is one of Camyx’ favorite lensmen and he is back! The Israeli-born artist has revealed his latest cleverly manipulated and surreal photography of a passenger living in an unreal world. Pondering life’s meaning, giving you the chills, and questioning authority are some of the things these photos are meant to do.
Edited Photographs with Minor Changes Create Big Results
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Small Changes Equal Big Results to your edited photographs 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, we will sometimes…
Witty photos making fun on the weirdest laws in the US
Photographer Olivia Locher has created an amusing photo series called “I fought the law”. It consists of images making fun of the weirdest laws in the US. The photos would surely need some explaining if there were no context! However, here is a gallery with some strange things that you are not allowed to do in the US.
Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens announced by Sony
As expected, Sony has announced a couple of new lenses for E-mount cameras will full frame image sensors. The Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS and Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lenses are both in development and are believed to be released on the market in the near future for the Sony A7, A7R, and A7S mirrorless cameras.
Sony A77 II A-mount camera unveiled with new sensor and WiFi
Sony has marked its return to the A-mount system with a new camera after more than one year since the last model. The new Sony A77 II A-mount camera is now official and it is boasting a slew of new features, such as a record-breaking autofocus technology, 24.3-megapixel sensor, WiFi, NFC, and weathersealing.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: May Themes
To learn more about MCP Photo A Day. For May, our daily themes are a little more “themed.” The month is all about the alphabet. One idea is to find things in nature that form the specific letter each day. If you do that, you’ll have a full photographic alphabet. Another option is to photograph…
New Sony RX100M3 specs rumor mentions built-in EVF and more
Sony is now rumored to hold its major product launch event on May 1 in order to introduce new cameras and lenses. Ahead of this show, a new Sony RX100M3 specs rumor is circling around the web, confirming that the compact camera will feature a built-in electronic viewfinder and a different lens from its predecessors.
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AE lens coming soon for Canon cameras
Samyang is rumored to announce a new lens with electronic contacts for Canon DSLR cameras, after recently introducing the first model for the Japanese camera maker. The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AE lens appears to be the designated product and it will become available sometime in the near future, says the rumor mill.
Canon EF lens production reaches 100 million units
Canon has officially announced the manufacturing of its 100 millionth interchangeable lens. This is an industry-first and the 100 millionth Canon EF lens production was achieved on April 22, 2014, roughly 27 years after the introduction of the EF-mount system for EOS SLR cameras.
Finding Balance: 4 Tips for Juggling Career, Family, and Photography
When photography is not a full-time job, finding the right balance in life can be hard. Lindsay Williams of Lindsay Williams Photography offers advice on how to manage a career, a family, and a passion for photography whether you are a hobbyist or a part-time professional.
New Canon full frame CMOS image sensors to be revealed soon
Canon is rumored to announce a new sensor technology sometime in the near future. The new Canon full frame CMOS image sensors are still in development, but they will be very cheap to manufacture, said an inside source. Additionally, these full frame sensors will make their way into the company’s future mirrorless cameras.
Sony A77MII specs to include new sensor and AF system
A major product launch event is almost upon us. Sony will be revealing a slew of new products in the coming hours, including new cameras and lenses. Ahead of the aforementioned event, the rumor mill has managed to grab a hold of some Sony A77MII specs, which will allegedly include a new sensor and autofocus system.
Panasonic G7 Micro Four Thirds camera not coming in 2014
Panasonic has reportedly cancelled its plans to launch a new Lumix GF-series camera in 2014. Beside the Lumix GF7, it seems like the Japanese company has decided to put on hold another shooter. The Panasonic G7 is another Micro Four Thirds camera that will not be released on the market this year, the rumor mill says.
Massive Sony NEX-6 price reduction now available
Amazon’s Deal of the Day is of particular interest for enthusiast photographers. World’s largest retailer is now offering a very good mirrorless camera with a lens kit for a small amount. Without further ado, the Sony NEX-6 price now stands at about $550 and buyers will also receive a 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 Power Zoom lens in the package.
B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze filter price reduced at Amazon
Amazon has announced that most B+W filters are now available with a 25% or higher discount. These high-quality filters are among the best on the market as they have received great reviews from customers. Among the deal highlights, we can find the B+W 77mm Clear UV Haze filter price discounted by 60% and many others.
Sony A7S price and release date to be revealed on April 30
A major event will be held by Sony on April 30. The Japan-based company is rumored to reveal a couple of new cameras as well as several lenses for various mounts. According to an inside source, we can add the Sony A7S price to the list of announcements. Meanwhile, the Sony A6000 has begun shipping to its first customers.
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