Put the (R)Evolution to work for you. Use the power of digital imaging and printmaking to advance your unique vision.

Find out about the latest developments in digital printing. See what the latest printers and media can do for you and your images.

The Fine Digital Print II is a true master class, conducted by a master, at an elevated level.

You'll view original historic photographic masterpieces. You'll refine your aesthetic sensibilities, heightening your eye for subtlety and nuance and the expressive qualities of light and media. You'll learn what it means to devote the care and attention required to craft the finest prints possible. You'll learn the ins and outs of designing a fine art digital workflow. Together, we'll go beyond color management with sophisticated proofing techniques designed to ensure your get the utmost in print quality efficiently. At the end of the week, you'll leave with finished exhibition quality prints.

Small class size with selective enrollment ensures that participants receive both group and individual feedback.

The week begins with reviews of individual participant's work to identify specific strengths and concerns. Reviews set the stage for customized projects, collaboration, and extensive feedback.

Collaborative sessions reveal how uniquely interpretive each realization of an image can be. You'll compare multiple versions of your images generated by others as you search for your own ideal solutions. You'll find hidden dimensions in your images and your visual voice that you didn't know were there before or possible. You'll be excited and inspired by the diverse perspectives of your fellow participants. You'll leave with a vastly expanded set of possibilities for making images.

Demonstrations are conducted seminar style. Participants then apply the techniques to their own images.

You'll test a variety of media with your images. You test a variety of palettes with your favorite image(s) to clarify and refine your personal palette. You'll test variations of your images (both individually and collaboratively) to find optimum solutions. And you'll get valuable feedback during all of this.

Topics include …

* Photoshop, Camera RAW, Bridge, Lightroom
* Sophisticated color adjustment strategies
* Advanced Black and white conversions and toning solutions
* Advanced sharpening strategies
* Noise reduction
* Advanced selection and masking techniques
* Local adjustment strategies and techniques

* Printers, Inks, Substrates, Drivers/RIPs, and Profiling
* Designing a Fine Art Workflow
* Color Management Overview
* Softproofing
* Sophisticated Proofing Techniques
* Essential Printing Tests
* Fine Art Printing Techniques
* Evaluating Substrates
* Exploring the Impact of Scale
* Print Handling and Storage
* Print Presentation
* Introduction to Marketing Fine Art Prints

Extensive supplementary materials are provided in both Workbooks and CDs (including Actions to make your work more efficient).

This workshop has a strong photographic perspective but is applicable to all types of artists who want to reproduce their work in digital media.

There is no lab fee.

One of the best ways to learn how to make better prints is to expose yourself to great masterworks. You'll develop an eye for the aethetics of photographic printmaking. You'll become sensitized to the many nuances that add up to make a great print.

During my workshops you'll see original master works from the history of photography including original prints by Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Paul Caponigro, Linda Connor, Kurt Markus, Arnold Newman, Olivia Parker, Chris Rainier, Joyce Tenneson, George Tice, Jerry Uelsmann, Brett Weston, Minor White, Huntington Witherill, and many more.

You're comfortable with digital workflow and printmaking and you want to advance your skills and personal vision.

This is an intermediate to advanced workshop. You're ready for this workshop, if you've taken the Fine Digital Print I – or have equivalent skills.