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Lightroom and Photoshop for a More Powerful Edit
I often get asked which software a photographer should purchase, Lightroom or Photoshop. To me, you can afford it, I recommend getting Lightroom and Photoshop. They are not interchangeable and each has it’s strengths and weaknesses. Want quick, consistent edits: LIGHTROOM is the winner. Want details, concise edits or the ability to combine multiple images…
Holiday Pictures From Around the Globe: Photographer Inspiration
No matter what your religion, as a photographer it is easy to get swept up in the beauty of Christmas. From the colorful, bold bokeh of blurred lights to the richness of ornaments hanging carefully from the trees, if cameras could speak, they’d scream out “photograph me.” Whether your are photographing Christmas and Santa Mini…
Christmas Mini Session Edited with MCP Inspire Photoshop Actions
I’m so happy MCP Inspire came out before my Christmas Mini Sessions! They’ve helped me speed up my workflow tremendously! When running actions, especially ones that enhance color tones, I turn all the layers off, start at the bottom by turning them back on and adjusting to taste. I do this and work my way…
How To Photograph Christmas Light Displays
Christmas is almost here! Trees are being decorated, wreaths are being hung and don’t forget about the lights! Christmas lights have to be one of my favorite parts about the holiday. From the soft glow of a Christmas tree, to wild and crazy light shows and installations in the yards of suburbia, it’s amazing to…
Fall Portrait Workflow Using MCP Inspire Action Set
I have really been enjoying the new MCP Inspire action set. This time of year is the busiest and I used this recipe on all of my outdoor fall portrait sessions. Give it a try and see how it works for you! In the screenshots below, hopefully you can read it, you can see how…
Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers + A Few Free Goodies
Are you stumped when it comes to buying a gift for the photographer in your life? Whether you want to buy a gift as a token of thanks for the photographer who took your family photos or you want a gift for someone special in your life who loves taking pictures, we have you covered.…
Which Edit Do You Like Best?
Let’s keep things light today and take a quick survey. Which edit do you prefer? Both are exactly the same, except the second one used two additional Photoshop actions (mostly on the background). I am curious to see if you see this image the way I do – but of course, there is no…
Learn How to Add Clouds, Change Colors of an Object and Add Sunlight
Do you like special effects on your images? Would you like to learn: How to Add Clouds? How to Change Colors of an Object (a brick wall in this case)? How to Add Sunlight and Sharpen Elaborate Gowns? If so, you are in luck. Using Photoshop + the MCP Inspire actions, you can easily achieve…
Adjust this Facebook Setting Now
Want People to See Your Updates on Facebook? Want to see ours? As you probably have come to realize, Facebook continues to make changes that make it more difficult, without advertising, to reach your intended audience. By “audience” we do not mean complete strangers that you want to know about your photography, we mean your…
The Importance of Shooting in RAW Format
I once saw a conversation about RAW vs JPG going on in a photography Facebook group. The question was, “Should I shoot in RAW or JPG?” And the photographer in question was stating that he only shot in jpeg – not only did he get more shots on his card, but he felt RAW gave…
Get Inspired and Watch Photographers Edit
Get inspired by viewing images and learning how other photographers edit. Then come inspire others with your images too. INSPIRE PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS are now available. View a few of the beautiful photos and edits we are seeing on MCP Show and Tell. Click any image to visit Show and Tell and learn about the…
MCP Inspire Photoshop Action Set is Now Available
The MCP Fusion Photoshop action set combines the most versatile and user-friendly workflow actions with beautiful color and black and white conversions, bringing you an action set with unlimited combinations. These actions will change the way you edit in Photoshop.
Enter to Win MCP Inspire Photoshop Actions
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Edit Newborn Photographs Quickly with Photoshop Actions
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Edit Newborn 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 share some favorites from…
A Step by Step Guide to Using Fusion and Newborn Photoshop Actions
This article explains the step by step process Jenna Schwartz uses in post-processing with MCP Actions sets Fusion and Newborn Necessities. Learn how to combine actions to create a unique look with your photographs.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenges: Highlights from this Week
The government may be shut down, but the MCP Photography and Editing Challenges have reopened for business! We apologize for our absence; however, life’s tedious details got in the way. In case you forgot, the photo editing challenges give you a chance to edit other photographer’s images, share them for critique, and see how others edit…
How To Edit Macro Bug Photography With Actions and Presets
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: How To Edit Macro Bug Photography With Actions and Presets 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,…
Models and High School Senior Photo Editing Made Easy
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Models and High School Senior Photo Editing 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 share…
How to Achieve a Soft Pastel Look with Photoshop Actions
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Soft Pastel Look 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 share some favorites from…
SHOW AND TELL: A PLAYGROUND FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
What is Show and Tell? Show and Tell is not a new action set, nor is it presets or textures. Instead, it is a new experience. Remember back to early childhood when you stood up in front of class and showed off your exciting new toys? Well, it’s kind of like that… only it’s the…
MCP Photography and Editing Challenge: Highlights from this Week
This week’s photography challenge is to capture a picture of an everyday item – SHOES – and let it tell a story. Where have they been? Where are they going? What have they seen? or Who do they belong to? Everyday items tell great stories that we often overlook. We loved seeing your take…
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