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Blueprints * A New Photo Makeover Segment on the MCP Blog
*** We are over 300 on comments from yesterday – I will let a few more of you get in on the fun – as I really want the feedback. I will pick a winner for both the MCP $50 and the Huge Branding Prize from SnapBrand on Sunday. So go comment if you have not…
Jasmine Star – Ask Her Anything You Want!
I am so excited to have Jasmine Star GUEST BLOGGING on MCP Actions Blog. She is an incredible photographer and writer – and reading her blog often brings a smile to my face. She knows how to connect with her audience and is super giving. To see her work and learn more about her, click…
Problem Photo: One Customer’s Fix
I had to share this letter and before and after photo I received from one of my fans. I hope it can help you with one of your problem photos. Hey Mrs. Jodi, Here is an extreme problem photo. My batteries were running low in my sb600 so the power was half staff and the…
Snaps from San Diego – photos from our family trip out west…
I am slowly recovering from the flu and now am left with a cough (those of you attending my trainings this week – I apologize in advance for the unwanted coug noises)… Anyway, I promised to share some photos from our trip last week to San Diego. These are snap shots for sure – none…
Quick Fan Share
One of my customers, Tricia of Hayden Burns Photography, just sent me her play with the new MCP All in the Details action set. I loved it so much, that I did a few more plays and made an example for my site from them. Just wanted to share with all of you on the…
MCP Series on Newborn Photography – By Guest Blogger Alisha Robertson (Starting Friday)
I am proud to announce that Alisha Robertson of AGR Photography will be doing a 5+ part series on newborn photography here on MCP Actions Blog. Alisha Robertson is an on-site, natural location photographer and mother of three. Since the inception of AGR photography in 2004, Alisha has made it her goal to capture the…
What to Look for in a LOGO and LOGO Designer? by Guest Blogger Jayme Montoya
Today I have the pleasure of having Jayme Montoya of Lucid Graphic Design guest blog – and teach all of us what we should look for in a logo and logo designer. I’m a graphic designer who loves portrait photography, cookie dough ice cream, the color pink, my family, the fall season, long earrings, cozy…
The Secret to Black and White Photography
About a month ago I started hearing the buzz. There was a new secret – a secret from a woman named Sonia who had incredible black and white images. I was curious. So I contacted her to learn more. And though I do not personally do a lot of black and white work and I…
How to Use Your Flash Effectively for Portraits (Part 3 of 5) – by MCP Guest Blogger Matthew Kees
How to Use Your Flash Effectively by Matthew L Kees, guest to the MCP Actions Blog Matthew Kees, Director of MLKstudios.com Online Photography Course [MOPC] Outdoor TTL Flash (“everything and the sync…”) Outdoors, in daylight, you are using the flash as a fill light and not the main light or key like you do…
Customer Share with Step by Step Tutorial on Before to After
Gina Neary of Pea Head Prints sent in two incredible before and after shots and with her permission I am sharing them here. In addition, after each she wrote briefly what steps she did to achieve these after shots. I hope this inspires and teaches some of you how one of my customers is using…
You could be famous in 2009! Read on for details…
I am looking for photographs to use as examples again… And your photo could be featured on MCP’s blog and/or website. I will be looking for examples for some “things” I have in the works for late winter and/or early spring. If you are interested in emailing me ([email protected]) a photo to use, I need written permission stating that you…
The stores are all closed… Do you still need a gift for a photographer?
It is not too late to purchase a gift from MCP Actions for the Holidays. I will email gifts purchased tonight on my site by midnight eastern time. For those in other time zones, I will email out photoshop actions again 1st thing in the AM so you will have them in time for Christmas.…
Free High Definition Photoshop Sharpening Action
I would LOVE to be able to give each and every one of you a HIGH DEFINITION TV (HDTV) for the holidays. But since that is not feasible, I have decided as my gift to all of you, to make you a HIGH DEFINITION Photoshop Sharpening Action Set! There are two fully adjustable, intense sharpening…
“How I saved this girl’s photo…” A Customer Example
One of my customers sent me this example. She photographed this teen with acne covered skin. And by the time she ran the MCP Photoshop Actions – Eye Doctor, Magic Skin and then Powder Your Nose, she turned her into a photo the girl is proud to show all her family and friends. Thanks for…
“How I saved this girl’s photo…” A Customer Example
One of my customers sent me this example. She photographed this teen with acne covered skin. And by the time she ran the MCP Photoshop Actions – Eye Doctor, Magic Skin and then Powder Your Nose, she turned her into a photo the girl is proud to show all her family and friends. Thanks for…
Enhancing Christmas Lights Using Photoshop * watch your lights glow
Question from some MCP Actions customers: “How can I make Christmas lights more vibrant?” Starting with this photo from Heather O’Steen, Timeless and Treasured Photography I will show you how to enhance Christmas lights in your photographs using Photoshop. This tutorial will teach you how to make holiday lights, Christmas tree lights, and more glow…
Before and After * In Color and Black and White
I often get asked “what do your “straight out of camera shots” look like. So here is one I took in a dark basement using my 580ex flash. I dragged the shutter and this was the result out of the camera. The exposure was good and it did not look too flashy. But it lacked…
Before and After * In Color and Black and White
I often get asked “what do your “straight out of camera shots” look like. So here is one I took in a dark basement using my 580ex flash. I dragged the shutter and this was the result out of the camera. The exposure was good and it did not look too flashy. But it lacked…
How to Use Your Flash Effectively for Portraits (part 2 of 5) – by MCP Guest Blogger Matthew Kees
Matthew Kees is a very talented photographer and teacher. He is doing a 5 part series on the MCP Actions Blog on Using a Modern Flash for Portraits. I am excited to share his knowledge and expertise with all of my readers. These tutorials will launch once every other week. On the alternate weeks, time permitting, Matthew will look through…
Want to give or receive an MCP Actions Gift Certificate for the Holidays?
I have had numerous requests for Gift Certificates for the Holidays. Some people are asking if they can buy them for someone, while others are wanting to add these to their wish list from Santa or Spouse. You can purchase and then redeem a Gift Certificate for MCP Actions by emailing me at [email protected]. Just…
Q & A – question from a customer: what actions do you use most?
I get this question or similar questions all the time, so I decided I would write the answer here. “Can you give me the 3-5 actions you use most?” “What are your favorite actions?” Answer: “My workflow is usually this – I would say 85% of the time it is one of these two for…
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