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Project MCP: November, Challenge #3 Highlights
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, a temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War. Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the…
Project MCP: November, Challenge #2 Highlights
The start of Daylight Savings means less daylight and less daylight means more low light photos. Capturing photos in low light can be tricky, but oftentimes makes interesting shadows and intense emotion. This week’s photo challenge was to take a “low light” photo. Here are a few highlights from the Flickr gallery this week: Submitted…
Project MCP: Highlights for November, Challenge #1
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Celebrating Child Safety and Protection month reminds us to check out everything from our homes, to the gear our kids use, to cyber safety. With kids you never want to leave anything to chance, as children are our legacy, our love and our future. This week the challenge was…
Project MCP: October, Challenge #5 Highlights and November Challenges Revealed
Halloween The clock is striking midnight The witch her spell has cast All fairies, ghosts and goblins Will be conjured from the past …
Project MCP: Highlights for October, Challenges Week #3 and Week #4
Along with colder weather, the month of October often brings colds and stomach viruses. I sincerely apologize for not posting the Project MCP Highlights for last week; however, I was a bit under the weather. This week you will be graced with highlights from both October challenge weeks #3 and #4. I love the colors…
5 Proven Tips to Master the Art of Self-Portraits
If you hate getting in photos and only like to get behind the lens, consider this challenge. Try taking self-portraits. Here’s tips on how.
Project MCP: Highlights for October, Challenge #2
It is officially October and I am eagerly awaiting Fall-like temperatures. Each morning I tune into the weather forecast anxiously awaiting cooler temperatures and the opportunity to pull out those cozy sweaters and boots. Unfortunately, temperatures are still reaching the 80’s in my part of the country, but I have seen the whispers of fall…
Project MCP: Highlights for October, Challenge #1
October signals the middle of the Fall season (in most parts of the world) and as we head towards the shortest day of the year (the Winter Solstice in December) the days will continue to grow shorter, casting long shadows. Shadow and silhouette photos evoke a sense of mystery and emotion because it leaves part…
Project MCP: Highlights for September Challenge #4 and October Challenges Revealed
Happy First Day of Fall! Turns out it is the perfect time to capture those special Fall moments in full color. As the days become shorter, the leaves begin to change and a golden glow surrounds the dawn and dusk. This week’s challenge was to capture a photo of Fall colors and I was so…
7 Tips on How To Become a Food Photographer
What type of Photography Do You Enjoy? Almost immediately, I knew that I didn’t want to be a portrait or wedding photographer. It just wasn’t as exhilarating for me as taking photos of my favorite sushi. Recently, I made the decision to begin my adventure into the professional food photography world. I want to encourage…
Project MCP: Highlights for September, Challenge #3
The days are becoming a little shorter, the weather is much cooler in the early morning and late evening (even though it was still 83 degrees in the middle of the afternoon), school is back in session, Sunday football has begun and the leaves are just beginning to change colors and fall to the ground.…
Project MCP: Highlights from September, Challenge #2
To teach – 1. to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in 2. to impart knowledge or skill to; give instruction to This week’s challenge was to capture a photo that illustrates the word “teach” or “teacher”. There were several beautiful interpretations in the Flickr gallery. Here are the Project MCP team’s favorites: Submitted by austinsGG Submitted by julieamankin Submitted by Els_stra Submitted by Tonionick1 Great work everyone! Thank you…
Project MCP: Highlights from September, Challenge #1
September is one of my favorite months. It means cooler weather, shorter days, vibrant colors and of course, back to school. As an educator, I always look forward to the beginning of a new school year. It is a chance for a fresh start; a year full of possibilities. This week’s challenge was to capture…
Project MCP: Highlights for August, Challenge #4 and September Challenge Reveal
Every athlete went to the London 2012 Summer Olympics dreaming of one thing. The United States brought home 46, China, 38, France, 11 and Uganda, only 1. Yep, you guessed it, the coveted gold medal. Gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and it the case of the Olympics, it symbolizes athletic excellence. The August, challenge #4…
Project MCP: Highlights from August, Challenge #3
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games may be over, but the memories, stories and honors will stay with those who watched forever. One of my favorite parts of the Olympic television coverage is the time they spend highlighting the athletes and telling their stories; I especially love those stories belonging to athletes from a “foreign” (in…
Get the Best Wildlife Shots: 6 Tips for Photographing Animals in the Wild
If you are wanting to photograph wildlife, here are 6 tips to help you get the best shots.
Project MCP: Highlights for August, Challenge #2
Soccer, gymnastics, badmitton, archery, track and field, diving, wrestling and so much more; the Olympic Games has it all. I am not sure about you, but I have spent the last 15 days watching hour after hour of nail-biting, edge of your seat, hyper-driven sports. From the look of the Flickr gallery, the Project MCP…
Project MCP: Highlights for August, Challenge #1
The Olympics have been in swing for a full week and the theme of repetition has definitely been in the air as several Olympians, including Michael Phelps, Yutong Luo & Kai Qin, Chen Ruolin & Wang Hao, Kristin Armstrong and Kim Rhode have all won repeat medals in the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Project MCP Flickr gallery…
Project MCP: Highlights for July, Challenge #4 and August Challenges
Summer is in full swing and the Project MCP Flickr gallery is proof! It appears that all of our photographers have been making the most of the warm, and in some places, downright HOT, weather, to make a memorable summer. Lucky for us they have been capturing all on “film” (or digital card). Here are…
The 74th Annual Hunger Games Stylized Photo Session
Here’s some photo inspiration to motivate you to do a stylized photo session.
Project MCP: Highlights for July, Challenge #3
This week’s challenge was to create an image using bokeh. By popular definition, “bokeh” is a Japanese term which loosely translates to “blur”. When applied to photography, “bokeh” refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur created by taking photos with a shallow depth of field. For some of you, this technique may have been…
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