NYPD Gets This One Right!

The NYPD has shown a history of blatantly harassing photographers. Famously even arresting a credentialed New York Daily News photographer for taking a photo on a public sidewalk (image left).

Imagine my surprise when I read a story about how the NYPD supported the rights of a photographer in the face public ignorance. Hit the jump for the full article over at Photography Is Not A Crime.
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A Video On Street Portraits

Last But Not Least, The Black And White Version

A Harsher Look For Dakoda

The same as yesterday with just a little extra Photoshop treatment. Changed the image white balance to neutralize the gell on the flash. Then gave it a few little tweaks to increase the contrast and enhance the edges. 5 minutes gave this image a new "feel".

Impromptu Portrait

A little spur of the moment shot at a block party bbq. Fresh from water fight with a group of girls, I got him to stop for about 1 minute to get this shot. Just a simple one light setup, shot in the middle of the street. Gelled the flash to warm up the shot.

Baby Bump

Kubota Image Tools Webinars

Kevin Kubota (a transplant to Bend Oregon) is a great photographer and an absolute Photoshop genius! His catalog of Photoshop image tools (actions, brushes, scripts, etc.) are among the best in the market. Hit the link to see the list of FREE webinars he is offering!
Kubota Image Tools Webinar Page
Kubota Image Tools Store

Sunset

Some Days It's Fun Being A Photographer

In Love

Photoshop Tutorial: Enhancing Eyes

Eyes more than anything else can make or break a portrait. We use several methods to enhance look and feel of the eyes in our portrait work. The following tutorial is just one method. Hit the link to jump over to the digital pixel for step by step instructions. Link: eye tutorial

A Great Video On Masking

Senior Season Is Upon Us!

Time seems to fly by these days. We are now into prime shooting time for class of 2010 senior portraits. We are in the process of reviewing senior ambassador applications and have a few slots left to fill.

Cool Video Showing An Outdoor Lighting Setup

090120 Martha MacIsaac - for AP Magazine from Dave Hill on Vimeo.

The Before Black and White Conversion Image From Yesterday

Moody Shot

Color Treatment

Black and White Treatment

Shelby On Campus

Another of MacKenzie's "Darker" Shots

MacKenzie Also Asked For Some "Darker" Twilight-Like Shots

In The Courtyard