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Photographs By Great Photographers

 

You’ll be inspired by these great photographers and their classic photographs.

 

Sam Abell

Ansel Adams

Robert Adams

Richard Benson

Christopher Burkett

John Paul Caponigro

Paul Caponigro

Harry Callahan

Julia Margaret Cameron

Keith Carter

Edward Curtis

David DuChemin

Elliot Erwitt

Walker Evans

Rober Frank

Lee Friedlander 1 & 2

Adam Fuss

Emmet Gowin

Lois Greenfield

Gregory Heisler

Kenro Izu

Stephen Johnson

Michael Kenna

Sean Kernan

Josef Koudelka

Jay Maisel

Eric Meola

Joel Meyerowitz

Arthur Meyerson

Duane Michals

Richard Misrach

James Nachtwey

Arnold Newman

Olivia Parker

Irving Penn

John Pfahl

Eliot Porter

Chris Rainier

Sebastiao Salgado

John Sexton

Charles Sheeler

Aaron Siskind

Fredrick Sommer

Edward Steichen

Alfred Steiglitz

Paul Strand

Jock Sturges

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Joyce Tenneson

George Tice

Peter Turner

Jerry Uelsmann

Brett Weston

Edward Weston

Gary Winogrand

Huntington Witherill

Minor White

 

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Black & White Mastery

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Explore the wonderful world of black-and-white, a special form of color.

Seeing In B&W
What’s unique about black-and-white, and how to best adjust and print it.

What’s Unique About B&W
Black-and-white is special in so many ways.

Expanding The Definition Of B&W
The term “black & white” is not as simple as you might think.

How Gray Is Gray ? 
Both context and personal preference make this a surprisingly challenging question.

Why You Need To Understand Color To Get The Best B&W Images
Color affects the exposure, processing, and printing of black-and-white images.

An Overview Of Color To B&W Conversions
My preferred workflow for color to black and white conversions.

Optimizing Files Before B&W Conversions
Prepare your color images before conversion to black-and-white to gain maximum control.

Why Desaturating Is The Worst Color To Black & White Conversion Method
Simply desaturating reduces tonal separation.

A Dozen Ways To Convert Color To B&W – And Why You Only Need Two (Coming Soon)
Simplify your workflow.

Lightroom / Camera Raw  – B&W Conversions (Coming Soon)
When global conversions are enough.

Photoshop  – B&W Conversions
When you want to localize conversions.

How To Create The Best Color To B&W Conversion Previews
Exploring your options before you commit to a final solution is time well spent.

Simulating Infrared | .99
Create the look of infrared with Adobe Photoshop (all versions)

Enhancing Local Contrast In B&W Images
The best ways to dodge and burn detailed.

5 Strategies For Adding Color Back Into B&W
Why and how to add color back into black-and-white photographs.

Top 5 Ways To Add Color To Black & White 
By adding color to your black-and-white photos, you can enhance their expressive qualities.

Hand-Coloring B&W Photographs (Coming Soon)
How to achieve complex and convincing effects with this compelling palette.

Black & White Signature Styles 
Like so many other artists, you, too, can learn to craft a unique black-and-white look.

5 Photographers With Signature B&W Styles 
Study the masters to find new possibilities in black-and-white photography.

Why B&W And Color Don’t Mix
They’re two different realities; unless you use them as a code for that, present them separately.

Epson Driver – Advanced B&W Photo
Use the Epson driver to make the best black-and-white prints.

Watch The Essence Of B&W Mastery

 

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12 Useful Test Files

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A little testing upfront can ensure that you get the finest results possible.

Use these test files to confirm color management is working properly.

 

1. Using Gray Gradient Test Files | Coming

2. Test File – Gray Gradient Smooth | Download

3. Test File – Gray Gradient 10% Steps | Download

4. Test File – Gray Gradient 5% Steps | Download

5. Test File – Gray Gradient 1% Steps | Download

6. Test File – Spectrum Gradients | Download

7. Test File – RGBCMY | Download

8. Test File – RGBCMY to Black Smooth | Download

9. Test File – RGBCMY to Black Posterized  | Download

10. Test File – RGBCMY to White Smooth  | Download

11. Test File – RGBCMY to White Posterized | Download

12. Test File – Line Pairs | Coming Soon

 

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Printing Tips

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The little things can make a big difference, never more so than with printing.

 

Banding

Colored Micro-Banding

Dark Micro-Banding

Ink Drips or Smears

Ink Spattering and Pooling

Light Micro-Banding

Maintenance Tank is Full

Paper Won’t Feed

Printing Borders Aren’t Equal

Printing Off Paper

Delete & Reload Printer Driver

Locating Printer Utilities

Printer Power Cleaning Cycles

Evaluate Proofs Under Glass

Fragile – Packing & Shipping Prints

Signing Prints

 

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The Art Of Proofing

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Get the best print quality possible with these proofing techniques.

 

Softproof
Before you proof …

Proof – The Art of Proofing
Refinine your proofing process to achieve the best print quality efficiently.

Proof – BAT
BAT (bon a tiré) it’s the final proof print.

Proof – Bracket Proofing
Bracket proof and get one hundred proofs in one.

Proof – Compensate for Scale
Larger images appear lighter than smaller images. It’s an optical effect that affects your prints.

Proof – Correcting for Viewing Light
Compensate for discrepancies in profiles and viewing light temperatures.

Proof – Full Scale
Proof at full scale to check noise and sharpness.

Proof – Light Temperature
Light temperature has a significant effect on exposure, calibration, printing, and display.

Proof – Notes
Take good notes so you can retrace your steps precisely.

Proof – Prevent Overinking
Set proper ink limit for a substrate and reduce overinking.

 

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The Fine Art Of Digital Printing

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Print your images to achieve new levels of mastery and personal expression.

 

Dano’s Glossary of Fine Art Terms 

 

Looking

 

6 Benefits Of Making Prints – Video

12 Things To Look For In Great Prints – Video

 

What Printing Can Do For You

What Printing Can Do For Your Images

How To Strike Up A Lively Conversation With Your Images

How To Map Out A Strategy To Develop Your Photographs | Coming

Save Time, Money, And Resources With These Checklists

7 Things To Look For In Great Prints & Great Artists Who Make Exceptions

9 Ways To Tell If Your Photographs Are Over Cooked

12 Classic Mistakes We’ve All Made Trying To Make Better Prints

How To Avoid 6 Printing Mistakes That’ll Make You Want To Curse

How To Key Your Images Expressively – Go High, Medium, Or Low

How To Avoid Making Viewers Squint At Your Prints To See Their Highlights

The Key To Lively Images –  Midtone Contrast – And How To Get It

How To Render Lively Shadows In Your Prints

 

Characteristics

 

Resolution  Free to Members
Learn how resolution can ensure fine detail and smooth transition.

Outgassing  Free to Members
Let your prints dry fully before framing them.

Metamerism
Metamerism is the tendency of an object to change its appearance under different light sources.

Bronzing 
Bronzing is an iridescent flash of color when viewing prints under varying angles of light.

Gloss Differential 
Gloss differential is an uneven reflectance of the surface of a print.

Banding  Free to Members
Eliminate mechanically introduced fine lines in your prints.

Longevity & Durability  Free to Members
How long do inkjet prints last? What should you do to protect them? Find out here.

 

Tools

 

Why Your Tools Matter When Printing
This big overview gives you the bottom line – and links for more depth.

Ink
Choose media wisely.

Paper / Substrate
Your choice of materials has a profound impact on your prints.

Paper Sizes – Standard   Free to Members

Paper Size – Custom   Free to Members

Make New Film | .99
Printing digital negatives with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 6 pages

Printer Profiles
How do you make a printer profile? When do you need to?

Printer Points of Control   Free to Members
You have a number of points of control with digital printers.

Printer Maintenance  Free to Members
A little maintenance can go a long way!

 

Epson

 

Epson Driver – Color 

Epson Driver – Advanced B&W Photo

Epson Driver – Double Color Management

Epson Driver – Ink Limit  Free to Members

Delete and Reload Printer Driver  Free to Members

Epson – Print / File Size Chart   Free to Members
The relationship between print size, file resolution and bit depth for Epson printers.

 

Presentation

 

Scale  Free to Members
Size matters. Consider the size of your prints with care.

Signing Prints
Use the best tools to ensure your signature lasts. 

Notation  Free to Members
The notations you make on your prints add value to them.

Mounting  Free to Members
Ensure that your prints are protected and beautifully displayed.

Matting  Free to Members
Make sure your images are protected and presented properly.

Framing  Free to Members
The frames you choose will enhance the quality of your artwork.

Exhibiting  Free to Members
Make your experience more successful by knowing what is required.

 

Masterworks In My Collection

 

The Importance Of Viewing Masterworks

Paul Caponigro – Apple, New York City, 1964

Ansel Adams – Clearing Winter Storm, 1944

Jerry Uelsmann, Nude, 1983

Joyce Tenneson – Kristin, Hands In The Air, 1998

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Photographers Celebrate The Print

 

Two Generations – Paul & John Paul Caponigro 

John Paul Caponigro 

Jeremy Cowart

Gregory Crewdson

Lois Greenfield 

Gerd Ludwig 

Steve McCurry

Mark Seliger 

John Sexton 

Tim Tadder 

Amy Toensing 

Stephen Wilkes 

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Bambi Cantrell

John Paul Caponigro 

Douglas Dubler 

Greg Gorman 

Jay Maise

Steve McCurry

Jeff Schewe

 

John Sexton 

Kim Weston 

 

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How To Blur Your Images Creatively

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Explore ways to use blur in your images creatively.

The Top 5 Reasons To Blur Your Images

Quick & Easy Depth Of Field Effects With Photoshop’s Depth Blur

How To Combine Focussed & Defocussed Images Using Photoshop

A Quick Visual Comparison Of All Of Photoshop’s Blur Filters

A Grand Overview Of Photoshop’s Blur Filters

Control Blur FX In Photoshop With Amazing Precision

Create Sophisticated Motion Blur Effects With Photoshop’s Path Blur Filter 

How To Create More Realistic Blur Effects By Adding A Little Noise

3 Color Tweaks To Improve Image Blur’s Depth Of Field 

2 Ways To Quickly Add Bokeh Flares To Your Images

Enhance Blur Effects With Selective Sharpening | Coming

 

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The Art Of Creative Sharpening

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Master the look and feel of detail in your images.

 

3 Things Sharpening Can Do For Your Images 

Sharpening Workflow

Capture Sharpening

Creative Sharpening 

Output Sharpening

Detail Frequency

Unsharp Mask 

High Pass Sharpening 

High Pass Contrast Or Sharpening – How To Choose An Optimal Setting

The Texture Slider 

The Differences Between Dehaze, Clarity, High Pass, Texture and Sharpening 

HDR For Detail Enhancement 

The Advantages Of Sharpening With Layers

 Hybrid & Multi-Pass Sharpening 

Controlling Halo & Line Independently

How To Avoid Or Quickly Fix Halos & Lines

How To Avoid Common Over-Sharpening Artifacts

Edge Masks 

 

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The Art Of Noise

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Control noise in your images with these techniques.

Detail Frequency 
Understanding this term will help you know how to reduce noise in your images.

How To Avoid Noise – 3 Types & 2 Kinds 
Identify the type and kind to find a cure.

5 Ways To Eliminate Noise At The Source 
Eliminate noise at the source.

3 Photographic Noise Reducers Compared
Learn how to choose between Adobe’s AI and Manual Noise Reducers Plus Noiseware.

How To Use Adobe’s AI Noise Reduction 
It’s the next best thing to not having noise.

Reduce Noise With Adobe Camera Raw And Lightroom 
Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom both offer easy-to-use noise reduction controls…

Reduce Color Noise with Photoshop 
You can easily reduce the color component of noise using Photoshop.

Reduce Noise With Photoshop Filters 
Despeckle, Dust & Scratches, Median and Reduce Noise…

Noiseware – The Best Plug-In 
Noise happens. When you have it, there’s a lot you can do about it.

Multiple Exposures 
Make many exposures and watch the noise disappear.

How To Use Noise Creatively
Use Noise to reduce banding and create texture fx.

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Atmospheric FX

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Purchase individual chapters below.

 

Create compelling atmospheric effects in your images with Photoshop.

 

1. Language of Night | .99
Create night scenes with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 6 pages

2. Atmospheric Perspective .99
Simulate perspective with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 6 pages

3. Atmosphere .99
Create fog and haze with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 8 pages

4. Smoke .99
Generate smoke with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 5 pages

5. Snow/Rain .99
Simulate snow and rain with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 7 pages

6. Rainbow .99
Render rainbows with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 9 pages

7. Illumination .99
Produce the effect of light with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 7 pages

8. Stars |.99
Make stars with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 8 pages

9. Lightning .99
Introduce lightning with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 8 pages

10. Rays of Light .99
Depict rays of light with Adobe Photoshop (all versions) – 8 pages

11. Shadows |.99
Represent shadows with Adobe Photoshop (all versions)  – 10 pages

 

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