{"id":62782,"date":"2020-11-20T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T05:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=xstories&#038;p=3825358"},"modified":"2024-05-02T02:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T17:07:19","slug":"x-s10-michael-mccoy-shares-real-stories-from-the-streets","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/de-ch\/stories\/x-s10-michael-mccoy-shares-real-stories-from-the-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"X-S10: Michael McCoy Shares Real Stories From the Streets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p><em><strong>Photojournalist, Michael A McCoy, gets to the heart of the stories on the streets of Washington DC using FUJIFILM X-S10, FUJINON XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR and XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a photographer, Michael McCoy has always been attracted to the connections he makes with his subjects and how those connections can affect the resulting images. While his interest in photography started when he was young, playing around with his father\u2019s camera, it wasn\u2019t until his time serving in the military that he really understood the power an image can have.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I was in Iraq, I was taking selfies before selfies were cool,\u201d jokes Michael. \u201cI would send pictures home to my mom to let her know I was okay. Then I started taking pictures for my other battle buddies, so they could send them on to their families, and it grew on me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>About a year later, while Michael was on another deployment in Iraq, his mother sadly passed away and this prompted him to consider the power photography can have.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI realized you can\u2019t catch up on everything you miss,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can\u2019t catch up on the birthdays, anniversaries, the gatherings. So, why not document? I found an interest in journalism and documentary photography, and I haven\u2019t looked back.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp_flexbox col2\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_02-1-300x200.jpg?width=300&#038;height=200\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4190082\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/500 sec at F2.8, ISO 1600<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_03-1-300x200.jpg?width=300&#038;height=200\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4190083\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/250 sec at F2.8, ISO 1600<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Michael is now a professional photojournalist, regularly working with some of the world\u2019s biggest organizations, but he still makes images for the same reasons. \u201cIt\u2019s all about building that connection and building that trust and that bond. Some photographers don\u2019t have that, because they don\u2019t allow themselves to be vulnerable, or they don\u2019t interact with their environment,\u201d he explains. \u201cThey might go into a situation to cover a story just because it\u2019s news. But for me, it all comes down to creating images and telling the story the right way. Everything I shoot is set with honor and dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp_flexbox col2\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_04-1-300x200.jpg?width=300&#038;height=200\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4190084\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro lens, 1\/320 sec at F2.8, ISO 1600<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_05-1-300x200.jpg?width=300&#038;height=200\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4190085\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro lens, 1\/320 sec at F2.8, ISO 1250<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The idea of connections between people is evident throughout the images Michael made with X-S10, documenting life in Washington DC. The first part of the project focused on local barbers and how the pandemic has affected the relationships that were built and the community that existed between those walls. \u201cIf you went to a barbershop before Covid-19, it was like a celebration, but that atmosphere has definitely been shaded as you don\u2019t really get guys coming in just to hang out anymore,\u201d he explains. \u201cMy barbershop could get crowded at times where you might have to wait outside or in your car, so just coming into a barbershop now and not seeing that \u2013 it\u2019s totally different.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_06-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_06-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>He also used X-S10 to document another issue that is having a huge impact on life in the city and around the country: The Black Lives Matter movement. \u201cStories of color are often swept under the rug. And if they are talked about, the stories aren\u2019t told from a humanitarian perspective,\u201d says Michael.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHopefully with these memorials and tributes, this year can change that, and that\u2019s why I love photography. I can use these images to hopefully shape the opinion of someone who may not necessarily understand and help give them a better insight. Hopefully, that right there can lead a person to have a change of heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_07-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_07-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 400<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Michael used the ETERNA Bleach Bypass Film Simulation mode for all of his images. This is the newest addition to Fujifilm\u2019s digital picture modes, which emulate the looks of some of the brand\u2019s most classic analog films. The combination of low saturation and hard tones that it creates brings with it a certain grit and realism that complements Michael\u2019s style of photography perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt adds some unique perspective to the color and the story,\u201d he says, also praising the capabilities of the camera\u2019s 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor to produce such high-quality images. However, perhaps his favorite feature of X-S10 is the fact that this advanced sensor, along with the quad-core X-Processor 4 and the five-stop in-body image stabilization system is all housed inside such a lightweight, small, and unimposing body. The perfect addition to a mirrorless camera system that\u2019s as portable as FUJIFILM X Series.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can carry all the gear I need and it doesn&#8217;t give me backache when I get home as it weighs a lot less than other systems. It also allows me to be more discreet and makes it easier for me to maneuver,\u201d he explains. \u201cThese cameras are a lot less intrusive, especially with the silent electronic shutter. I can photograph someone, and they don\u2019t even know it. It doesn\u2019t create any distraction.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_08-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x-s10-sooc_michael-mccoy_08-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo \u00a9 Michael A McCoy | FUJIFILM X-S10 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/400 sec at F2.8, ISO 1250<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Michael\u2019s overall thoughts on X-S10 come down to the versatility it has in being able to deliver professional-quality images without requiring professional-level abilities. Whether you are using full manual mode or the Advanced SR AUTO mode, you can create fantastic results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d recommend X-S10 to everybody. You don\u2019t have to be a professional and you don\u2019t have to be a novice to use it,\u201d he concludes. \u201cIf you want a camera that takes great pictures, that\u2019s compact and convenient, and allows you to remain inconspicuous, X-S10 is the camera for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Michael\u2019s creative process with this exclusive behind-the-scenes video!<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bTImmj6X3FM\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photojournalist, Michael A McCoy, gets to the heart of the stories on the streets of Washington DC using FUJIFILM X-S10, FUJINON XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR and XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. 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