Simple Black & White Edit using Lightroom & Photoshop |
Dave Kai Piper

We take an image from Lightroom to Photoshop and back again to show a simple way to create a Black and White image and give it some tonal interest using layers Source: VIMEO

X-Signature | The Fuji camera people are asking me about |
Dave Kai-Piper

I have a new camera!  It’s YELLOW !!  and it matches my case !! It’s the small things like this that make me happy. Ever since the X-pro was announced, even before I had one, it was my favorite camera. Read more …

The Fuji, The Filters and the Tripod | Dave Kai-Piper

This is a short blog about Lee Filters, 3 Legged Thing and Fuji, and how these companies changed the way I shoot. I run a company called Ideas & Images. We provide both images and ideas to who ever wishes Read more …

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How the Fujifilm X-T1 Shocked Me: A Quick Hands-On Overview |
Dave Kai Piper

When Fuji announced the Fuji X-T1, it didn’t take long to get my attention.  Just as the camera went on sale, the lovely people at Fujifilm asked me if I wanted to have a look.  I have used the X-T1 Read more …

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An Interview with Portrait & Fashion Photographer Dave Kai Piper |
SLR Lounge

Who Is Dave Kai Piper?   Professional photographer, re-toucher, educator, organizer, Fuji X-Photographer, teacher and one very busy guy. I had the good fortune and pleasure of interviewing the man behind Ideas And Images and got a little insight into Read more …

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FujiFilm X-Pro1 | Dave Kai Piper

I have tried to include as much as I can can from locations such as Marrakech, London, Washington DC, New York, Bristol, Virginia, Birmingham among many other places. As many you know, I totally love my X-Pro 1.  The 35mm, Read more …