Photoshop Tips
Quick Tip Tuesday: Deleting Preferences To Fix Issues in Photoshop
If you use Photoshop or Elements, at some time you will feel like the program has gone crazy and weird things keep happening. While there are other reasons for it too, deleting/refreshing your preferences is often the fix. We recommend you PIN this graphic explaining the solution to your boards or save it for when…
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…
How to Photograph and Edit a Snowflake + A Free Sparkle Brush
As the first snowflakes touched down here in Ontario, Canada I snuck outside to snap a few quick shots on my back deck. The snowflakes were big and fluffy and moving very slow, and didn’t last more than a minute or so once they landed. I have been playing around with macro free lensing and…
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…
The Danger of Showing Too Many Images To Your Customers
We take lots of photos during every photo session. How do you know if are presenting the right amount to your client? Follow these tips if you are lost.
The Art of Storytelling: How to Weave Your Photos Into a Tale
Some of the fondest memories from my childhood are recollecting the hundreds thousands of stories that my mom used to tell me growing up. I HAD to have a story for everything – for drinking my milk, for eating breakfast, for patiently waiting for the school bus, for dinner time – everything! They were varied in nature…
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…
How to Run Successful Holiday Santa Mini Sessions
If you are a photographer looking to do mini sessions, learn how to capture kids in the perfect way and make money too.
FAQ: How To Get These Looks in Photoshop
“How do you get these looks in Photoshop?” After posting this image on Friday, we got many inquiries asking exactly how we achieved each of these three looks using MCP Inspire Photoshop actions. Rather than list every step out here, we thought it was easier to share our MCP Inspire Overview Video Tutorial with…
How to Light Your Subjects at Night with the Ice Light
This article by West Bloomfield, MI photographer Ally Cohen includes tips for using a Westcott Ice Light for on-location photographs. With photo examples.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using AE Lock
In my last post about metering, you may have noticed that I made a quick reference to “AE Lock”. You may be unfamiliar with what AE Lock is or what it does. Never fear, I am here to tell you all about it!
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.
5 Easy Tips to Photograph Babies: 3 Months+
Find out how to photograph babies who aren’t quite newborns anymore. Improve your photography by following these 5 helpful tips.
3 Common Mistakes Photographers Make With Senior Photography
Senior photography is quickly becoming one of the more coveted markets to be in. With today’s trends it almost mimic’s fashion photography. You would think you can’t really go wrong with youthful and excited girls that love to be in front of the camera. But you can. Here’s three common mistakes senior photographers make and…
Goodbye Lazer Beams and Green Screens: Unique Sets for School Portrait Business
Why oh why do the big box chain school portrait companies use the green screen method? Creating backdrops that look as if our children are walking through the forest or that they are taking flight in outer space? This question is one that I have asked myself for the past 9 years. With a 9th…
The Secret To Creating Baby Plans That Work: Newborn Photography
Newborn photographer, Amanda Andrews, shares different baby plans that she has tried with her newborn clients. Learn what has and hasn’t worked for her.
Create Dramatic Lighting With Off Camera Flash
How to use off-camera flash or strobe and light modifiers to create portraits that have beautiful and dramatic light.
Improve Your Photography In One Word – Reflectors
This blog post will give you tips on how to use a reflector both in a studio setting and on location outdoors. Photo examples are included.
DIY Reflector For Photographers On A Budget
DIY Reflector For Photographers On A Budget Why use a reflector? Reflectors help photographers light their subjects, fill in harsh shadows, and add pleasing catchlights. What types of reflectors can you buy? Reflectors come in many shapes, colors and sizes. Some are small, while others are huge. Many are circular but others are rectangular or…
How to Add Beautiful Tones By Using MCP Autumn Equinox
This blog post will teach you how to add beautiful sunset tones to your images using MCP Autumn Equinox Actions
How to Obtain Unique Images of Newborns and their Parents
How to Obtain Unique Images of Newborns and their Parents How many times do we see images of newborns and their parents that involve Mom or Dad holding the baby and looking straight at the camera and smiling? There is nothing wrong with this traditional form of family photography but it gets boring after a…
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