Helmut Newton at the Annenberg Space

August 17, 2013August 17, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi all,

This is a pretty interesting exhibit of some “more than revolutionary” fashion photography!! This is the first exhibition of Helmut Newton’s work outside of gallery shows in Los Angeles. This display features pictures from his first three books “White Women, Sleepless Nights and Big Nudes:

Helmut Newton – Women in Saddle

On till Sunday, September 8th. It’s free and a dollar for parking!! That’ll make me go!! Be warned some photos are not for the kids. Maybe the title gives it away – If you haven’t been you gotta go!!!




Helmut Newton Photography Exhibit –


thanks for taking a look… Mike Hope

Arrowead Resort – Mike Hope

August 17, 2013August 23, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Arrowhead Resort – Mike Hope, a photo by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

The lovely Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, great place for a weekend getaway. They have a little private beach, lot’s of lake view rooms and pretty good amenities. Close to Arrowhead Village with plenty of live music on Friday and Saturday evenings!! I took this one while hanging out on the balcony watching the light fade away… which is exactly what I was doing too!!

Lake Arrowhead Concert Series

Free Photography Software: A Guide | Popular Photography

August 2, 2013October 15, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Free Photography Software: A Guide | Popular Photography

Popular Photography

High Votage Twisted by Mike-Hope

If you are interested in some really good photo editing software for zero bucks Popular
Photography has some great suggestions. I have tried a few especially Windows Gallery,
which will open Canon RAW files, and Gimp, which is pretty powerfull. There are also some great online editors
that don’t need downloading. Great for when you are in a hurry or on someone elses computer. Photoshop
Express is one of them and gives some quick edits and filters.

I did this this one with a quick upload and distort in Photoshop Express. Easy!! Give it a try!!

I also just tried out pixlr this is a great Instagram type fun and fast editor for applying very cool effects. You realy should try this and let me know what you think. The photo below was processed in pixlr.

A pixlr adjustment!

If you are looking for some cool FREE programs to edit you photos check out the link to Popular Photography

Fujifilm XM1 review | Cameralabs

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Hi All,

Here is a pretty good review and comparison on the Fujifilm XM-1. It compares quality, build, response and etc. wth the Olympus PEN E-P5 and the Panasonic Lumix GF6. A pretty thorough review with interesting results. Let’s see how pricing goes over the next few months!!

Fujifilm XM1 review | Cameralabs.

FUJI XM-1

Check it out and let me know what you think. I am still enjoying the Canon EOS-M with a few old FD primes!!

New FUJIFILM X-M1 Camera + Pricing

July 25, 2013October 3, 2013Mike Hope 1 Comment

Hi all,

Hey, I just read that Fuji has come out with this retro camera, the all new FUJIFILM X-M1, 16M with interchangeable lenses and a 3.0 inch tiltable LCD!!! Real cute, and now a serious contender for the other mirrorless cameras out there. I have owned an X-20 and was really impressed with the build and quality. The things which did not hold up for me was the manual focus and pixel quality (12M pixels) apart from that when I review the pictures the color and general quality was great. I still miss it! Overall, l and can see myself trying out the new X-M1. Perhaps Fuji will finally lure me away from Canon (Talking lens adapter here).

The Suggest Retail from Fuji is :

The FUJIFILM X-M1 (body only) will be available in black and silver in July 2013 for $699.95.

The FUJIFILM X-M1 and XC16-50mm (24-76mm) F3.5-5.6 OIS lens (kit) will be available in July 2013 for $799.95.

The FUJIFILM X-M1 (body only) will be available in brown in August 2013 for $699.95.

Here is the brief spec and you can check out more on the Fujifilm site

The quality of a digital SLR in a compact body.
The large APS-C 16M “X-Trans CMOS” & “EXR PROCESSOR II” realize impressive color reproduction and high resolution.
Easy-to-use One Handed Operation & The 3.0-inch, 920K-dot Tilt LCD screen.
Be versatile with interchangeable lenses.
Wireless Image Transfer allows instant sharing via mobile devices.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Mike Hope

Fujifilm FUJIFILM X-M1 press release link

iPhone 5 case set Mike-Hope

July 24, 2013August 1, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

iPhone 5 cases Mike-Hope, a set on Flickr.

Hi all,

thought you might like to check out some of the new iPhone 5 case designs available on Michael Hope Photo Art. These are all from photographs or Photo Art that I have put together into a set on flickr.

Check them out if you have a chance…

Thanks for stopping by,

Mike Hope
A Free website for all your photo art and digital designs … Start showing it off!! You may make some money too!!

Hermosaman iPhone 5 Cases – Available Now!!

July 24, 2013August 2, 2013 Leave a comment

Just wanted to let you know, you can now get some of my custom Hermosaman iPhone 5 case covers at Mike Hope Photo Art

Here is a larger example to give you an idea of what they look like.

Mike Hope iPhone 5 Case

Check it out, you might see something you like…

Twisted Reverse iPad Self – Mike Hope

July 23, 2013July 24, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Me iPadartBlacktrip, a photo by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

Seems I am doing a couple of these renditions of the iPad sketch. You can get these as iPhone case (should you even want to) check out the link…

Artistwebsites.com

Thanks ,

Mike Hope

Sadness of Me iPadart Mesh

July 23, 2013July 31, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

Sadness of Me Mike-Hope, photoart by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

Hi all,

A drawing I did on the iPad and reworked in Smart Photo with a couple of different process to finally come out like this. I have done a couple of different takes. You can actually get this as an iPhone5 case with other art/photos I have created over on Artistwebsites.com Check them out and let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping by,

Mike Hope

LACMA Lights – Mike Hope

July 19, 2013August 17, 2013Mike Hope Leave a comment

LACMA Lights Mike Hope, a photo by Mike-Hope on Flickr.

Hi All,

Taken between the old gas lights out side of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Using the Canon EOS-M with 22mm f/2 lens. Hand held. So far I am loving this little camera. Convenient yet powerful!!

Thanks for looking…

Mike Hope