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Sunday, 31 March 2013

Digital Photography San Francisco

San Francisco
San Francisco (Photo credits: www.roadtrafficsigns.com)


Cell phones or camera? Easily portable photography of the future

The era of the cell phone is the simplest shag and have the functions of shooting pictures, camera producers are launched a new offensive to let buyer believes that cannot be replaced a good camera cell phones.

Facing the slipping of sales, digital camera, and manufacturers, but also launched marketing war added some smart phones possess functions, such as more conveniently on Facebook social network share such as shooting, and to share the hd video.

Consumer Electronics Association (abbreviation of the CEA) by 2010, digital camera, industry sales more than last year, 11%, fell to $56. This set in 2006 and the sales of $78 billion declined, compared to the peak.

The CEA spokesman Pd, lai Lerro Colleen, said this is largely because 81% of the family has a digital camera. The camera maker thought, smartphone cannot replace digital camera, because it took no people want long-term preservation of pictures, and it is a kind of complementary products. The CEA study, a digital camera and a high-definition television for the next year to become American families buy electronic products.

Cell phone industry association says, because the cell phone CTIA will compete, camera sales are falling. Internet marketing survey data display, ComScore Company one-fifth of the wireless users will use cell phones pat a week at least a photo.

The camera makers expect products of superior performance - including zoom lens, flash light sensor, facial recognition technology and panoram photography function to enable them to obtain -- more than a smart phone, Lyra true analysts Steve since Steve Hoffenberg) says Mr (. Lyra is a true Massachusetts Newton, Newtonville () digital imaging consulting company. He said that in most consumer wants to shoot a photo or like these properties, such as in the holiday and family gatherings.

With up to 64 models of the digital camera Panasonic home appliances (name) for its recent slated Lumix high-end camera has launched a massive AD campaigning, "really didn't ring" (camera, 'If it and a ringtone,' 'a camera AD). The company refused to reveal the cost of advertising, but this advertisement has begun to appear in the New York metro carriages and New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco billboards.

"The fact is that cell phones can't satisfy people's needs," all for consumers of panasonic, vice President of marketing Carlson (Vic Carlson) said. "We believe consumer gradually realized, the time in different places, use the product should also be different."

Cell phones are rapidly after: apple iPhone 4 pixels achieve a cell phone, and 500 million (Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson cell phone will Satio) photography functions into design concept, with 1210 megapixel camera as well as many other special performances.

The goal users of Satio cell phone are the advanced photography, the function of SONY Ericsson marketing director Steve Walker said that it must not exclude other equipment. "I don't think many people will say they want a kind of equipment, and hope it can achieve the purpose of all," he said.

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Sunday, 24 June 2012

Photo Design Software

Photo Editor X Review - A Review of the Popular Digital Photo Editing Software

If you are looking for a review of the popular photo editing software Photo Editor X then you have come to the right place. It's always a good idea to check product reviews before making a purchase. Photo Editor X is a professional photo editing software program that allows you to edit and enhance your digital photos like the professionals without paying big bucks for photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop. In this review of Photo Editor X I will outline the pro's and the con's of this popular photo editing software so that you can make an informed decision regarding making a purchase.



Photo Editor X Review Point #1 - Price Versus Quality



When it comes to buying photo editing software the first thing that you will notice is that there is a wide range of pricing. You can spend anywhere from $50 all the way up into the thousands. Adobe Photoshop CS5 can run you an easy $1,000 brand new. So how do you know which one you should buy? Well, you have to decide which features are the most important to you. In review of Photo Editor X, one thing that I noticed that set it apart from other software programs was that it offered a large amount of features for a low price. With a price tag of around $50 it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Version but it does give you the ability to do the basic things like remove red eye or change the background as well as do the more advanced things like work with layers and channels. For the price point that Photo Editor X is at, it's list of features is quite impressive. So, in my opinion, a lower price does not equate to lower quality or less features.



Photo Editor X Review Point #2 - Usability and Interface



One of the problems that you may run into when determining which photo editing program will work best for you is in regards to usability. If you are a professional then you want big features and big tools and if the interface has a bit of a learning curve then that may not be a big deal for you. If you are a novice, however, you want to enhance your photos without needing to get a degree in graphic design. The usability and interface, in my opinion, are the biggest highlights for Photo Editor X. You get the features of a professional photo editing software suite with a user-friendly interface. Anyone who has used Adobe Photoshop or Gimp knows that some photo editing programs can be tricky to learn. Photo Editor X not only has an easy to use interface, but the program comes with over 3 hours of video tutorials as well.



Photo Editor X Review Point #3 - Compatibility



An important factor that should be considered when purchasing any photo editing software is cross compatibility. As you work on different projects you may need to use files that are in different formats from the native file format of your photo editing program. It's important that your photo editor can work with a broad range of file types in order to prevent any disruptions in your workflow. One thing that I noticed about Photo Editor X is that it is compatible with a wide range of file types including Photoshop CS files and Dreamworks files. In fact, I couldn't find a single file type that Photo Editor X was not compatible with.



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Thursday, 29 March 2012

Magazine Digital Photo

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Digital Photo Frame Buying Guide

Every number of festivals, gifts have become very nerve-racking thing for everyone, alcohol, supplements have been sent is not very innovative, and now a number of practical things to send you the choice of materials has become. Digital digital photo viewer products but also because of the practicality and entertainment set in one more by the people of all ages.

"Thin" the wonderful life of ultra-thin digital photo frame buying guide

Digital Photo Frame is more hit the market of digital products, but also popular among consumers. And digital photo frame because of its stylish and practical features holiday gifts has become one of the options we had, today, is recommended for everyone Xiaobian several ultra-thin digital photo frame, superior in shape.

Digital class products in our lives more and more widely applied, and digital photo frame because it kept watch at any time, there are some additional features entertainment by many consumers, but we also found that the market Although the small size of the digital photo frame, but still give people a sense of some heavy. Xiao Bian today recommended an ultra-thin for all the digital photo frame - Digital Photo Frame Samsung SPF-107H, 1799 reference price.

"Thin" the wonderful life of ultra-thin digital photo frame Shopping guide

The Samsung SPF-107H, paragraph 10 inch digital photo frame is a digital photo frame, body look very texture of the glass frame around the body, the effect of transparency has great blooming, full of artistic temperament. This frame has a resolution of 1024 * 600, and 500 (net purchase lowest price 1529 yuan): 1 contrast ratio to bring you a clear picture quality and vivid experience, to fully restore the picture of the true color, perfect performance.

Samsung ultra-thin glass frame slim digital picture frame Hot

Samsung SPF-107H digital photo frame body thickness of only 23mm, the thickness of the original model's 50%, 23mm thickness of the fuselage and magazines can be comparable.

Samsung ultra-thin glass frame slim digital picture frame Hot

The Samsung SPF-107H can also act as a mini digital photo frame display, connected to the computer, you will have a second mini monitor, Visita toolbar, video player, chat tool can be in this family, and to help manage your Desktop.

Samsung SPF-107H digital photo frame is also built-in multi-effect photo presentation template, you can easily edit the photo play mode, reproduce vivid memories of life interesting.

Editor Comments: The Samsung SPF-107H digital photo frame and thin body is undoubtedly the biggest selling point, compact. Built-in 1G memory, can store a large number of photos. High-resolution true-color, but the only downside is that this digital photo frame no speakers, no music player functions. Much better than this engaging and sophisticated digital photo frames are still a good choice.
Since the advent of the digital photo frame, are subject to the concern of many consumers, but the digital photo frame before the technology was not mature products are relatively thick. As technology advances, digital photo frame growing in thin, today to introduce the thin section to the ultimate 10.4 Inch digital photo viewer - Lv Zhixing DF-73 Digital Photo Frame. Thin! Is Lvzhi Xing DF-73 gives the first experience, the extreme thickness of only 9 mm of design, make it stand out from the many digital photo frame!

Less than 1 cm Lvzhi Xing extreme ultra-thin digital photo frame senior vice president and

Lv Zhixing DF-73 all-white design, thin body make it look light and agile. It has a 7-inch, a resolution of 800 × 480 pixel TFT LCD digital display, keypad, and power concentrated in the bottom of the screen, accompanied by changing the silver screen's lower left pattern, the overall feeling bright and generous, both in the home or elegant office environment can manifest extravagance.

Less than 1 cm Lvzhi Xing extreme ultra-thin digital photo frame senior vice president and

Lv Zhixing DF-73 back design is very simple, two hidden speakers and a detachable stand for DF-73 is more refined, USB interface slot socket functions such as left and right sides in the frame, the design of it hidden more totally natural appearance.

As a multi-functional digital photo frame, Lvzhi Xing DF-73 in addition to support for JPG / BMP / GIF picture of the watch, also supports MPEG2, MPEG4, DAT, AVI, DIVX and other video files and play MP3/WMA audio files, etc., Also included are two USB interfaces, mini USB PC and other devices can be connected to read data, a USB interface to connect other USB storage devices, digital photo frame is compatible with reading pictures, music, video files, very convenient, within the same time home calendar, clock and other additional features, a variety of practical features to the consumer the best experience.

Editor Comments: This Lvzhi Xing DF-73 digital photo frame appearance, although not those embedded crystals seem luxurious, but the thickness of only 9mm Duorenyanqiu excellent work undoubtedly is, I believe it must be able to get everyone's favor, but features so brisk, it is gifting the make.
Digital class products in our lives more and more widely applied, and digital photo frame because it kept watch at any time, there are some additional features entertainment by many consumers, but we also found that the market Although the small size of the digital photo frame, but still give people a sense of some heavy. Xiao Bian today recommended an ultra-thin for all the digital photo frame - Digital Photo Frame Samsung SPF-107H, 1799 reference price.

"Thin" the wonderful life of ultra-thin digital photo frame Shopping guide

The Samsung SPF-107H, paragraph 10 inch digital photo frame is a digital photo frame, body look very texture of the glass frame around the body, the effect of transparency has great blooming, full of artistic temperament. This frame has a resolution of 1024 * 600, and 500 (net purchase lowest price 1529 yuan): 1 contrast ratio to bring you a clear picture quality and vivid experience, to fully restore the picture of the true color, perfect performance.

Samsung ultra-thin glass frame slim digital picture frame Hot

Samsung SPF-107H digital photo frame body thickness of only 23mm, the thickness of the original model's 50%, 23mm thickness of the fuselage and magazines can be comparable.

Samsung ultra-thin glass frame slim digital picture frame Hot

The Samsung SPF-107H can also act as a mini digital photo frame display, connected to the computer, you will have a second mini monitor, Visita toolbar, video player, chat tool can be in this family, and to help manage your Desktop.

Samsung SPF-107H digital photo frame is also built-in multi-effect photo presentation template, you can easily edit the photo play mode, reproduce vivid memories of life interesting.

Editor Comments: The Samsung SPF-107H 10 Inch digital photo viewer and thin body is undoubtedly the biggest selling point, compact. Built-in 1G memory, can store a large number of photos. High-resolution true-color, but the only downside is that this digital photo frame no speakers, no music player functions. Much better than this engaging and sophisticated digital photo frames are still a good choice.


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Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Digital Photography Props

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where can i find and old fashion camara?

I am really into vintage old fashion things and photography. So i would really like to get an old fashion digital camra. it dosnt have to be anything fancy but it has to be a digital camara. it is mostly going to be used as a prop for my othere photos but it would be nice if it actually worked.
so do you know where i could buy one? and please dont say anywhere like ebay.
thanks in advance
here are some pictures of what i mean
http://www.flickr.com/photos/packard46/4641835502/
http://weheartit.com/entry/6800742
http://weheartit.com/entry/1501312


Many areas have camera swap meets, or camera shows. I've seen a lot of them held every few months or so in fire stations and in rented halls. You might try searching on camera shows and see if you can find one there. If you can't find anything there, then (I don't know where you live) if you have a large meeting area - like a convention center, or a hotel with a huge ballroom that they rent out, then search on those places. They occasionally have camera shows, and they always post upcoming events because they want to get people to attend. (Like, search on the Javits center in NYC, for example.)

There are also camera magazines (try finding them at Barnes and Noble, or other large book stores) and they sometimes list upcoming camera conventions.


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Friday, 2 December 2011

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Libros De Fotografía Digital

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Saturday, 10 September 2011

Digital Photography Nyc

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I need help finding a hobby? Please help!!!?

Okay so I've never persued a hobby before. The only hobby I've ever had was photography, which is with a digital camera I have. Anyway I'm looking for a new hobby and realized just how much I have a strong passion for wanting to build stuff. I want to build an actual model castle, or house or building or whatever that has dimensions. Since I would be a beginner I want to build a huge model castle that at least has instructions and then pursue my own designs later. The problem is I don't know where to start. How do I find specialty stores or better yet get model castles so I can glue together and paint(Which I love to do...paint)? So please help me. How do I go about doing this? I live in NYC is this helps. Also if you can direct me to some websites that sell model castles I can build on my own would be GREAT!


Please help!!!


Here are a few websites to help you get started.
Have fun!

http://www.buildmodelcastles.com/html/castles.html

http://www.jeffholbrook.com/castle-kits.htm

http://www.amazon.com/Architectural-Model-Building-Kit-Medieval/dp/B000VKR4X0

http://www.bizrate.com/buildingsets_models/products__keyword--building+castle.html


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Friday, 9 September 2011

Dicas De Fotografia Digital

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Tuesday, 30 August 2011

How To Do Digital Photography

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How to layer in digital photography?

Is there a website that could explain how to do this? I would like to add/remove people from photos, or change the background, but I have no idea how. I'm a little new to it, and the directions that came with the software is a little confusing (the book is over 1,000 pages). I use "photo impact pro, version 11". Is there a website that could simply how it is done?


Fantastic, those Photoshop-lovers, but they never give a satisfying answer, do they ? Photoimpact is really great and isn't that hard to get used to. Here's a set of basic tutorials that will really help you to get started :
http://www.digital-fotofusion.co.uk/pi/
If you want to spend some more time playing around with PI then you should subscribe the beginners workshop, it's for free, and you'll learn the possibilities of PI with all the help and advice you'll need. I loved it ! :
http://pirc-bw.com/
Success !
Andre, Belgium.


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Future Of Digital Photography

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Innovations in Equipment Impact Digital Photography

Changes in technology have an effect on many different eras relative to these changes. Those who remember the introduction of digital photography know how far this technology has come and how it has impacted several different areas including that of cell phone features. One of the major changes in digital photography is that of cost and ease of use. In its early days it was not unusual to pay $300 or more for a digital camera that was rather difficult to use and would connect only to a special digital photo printer. Today one can sometimes find a fairly decent digital camera for around $150. With the introduction of photo quality printers, it is no longer necessary to have a special printer for your digital camera.



 When digital cameras first became available many people could not afford or chose not to invest in special printers but preferred to remove their memory cards and take them to the local store for processing. Many stores at the time charged under $.30 a print with sales sometimes lowering the price to $.10 a print. Even those who had photo quality printers at home jumped at these prices since the price of using expensive printer ink would far exceed the price of paying for the professional printing. This was before it became easy to share photos using sources such PhotoBucket and other similar sites. The sharing of photographs online with family and friends has made it easier, cheaper and more convenient for everyone to share digital photographs.



 Changes in technology in the 21st century make it cheaper and easier to take digital photographs including changes in cell phone technology that even include memory cards in some models. We can certainly expect to see many more changes over the years in both still and video photographer as technology continues to change and make digital photographer cheaper, more reliable and of higher quality. It is likely that within even the next five years the current digital photography technology will see some major improvements.



 Slimline cameras have replaced the larger and bulkier ones that were first introduced, so we can only surmise that the future will show digital cameras no bigger than a cell phone. The biggest changes are likely to come within the area of video digital photography which has seen more innovations than that of still photography. Video technology is constantly changing especially relative to camera size and price.



 


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Thursday, 25 August 2011

Free Event Photography Software

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Internet Photography Business Software?

Hi. I'd like to start a pet and event photography business and I have a question about internet photo purchasing software. I'd like to know if there is a software out there which would let me post thumbnails of photos-for-purchase on a website. I envision a gallery of thumbnails- much the same as free photo websites such as flickr or facebook.

These thumbnails, however, would be protected by a digital "Sample" watermark. Clients could view them freely and then choose which ones to purchase. Clients then pay either full price and I would mail them the prints, or pay half price for the watermark to be removed so that they could print the photos at home.

Obviously, clients would have to be able to enter credit and debit card numbers on this website, so it would have to be a software which is https compatible.

Does software of this type exist? Thanks.


This will do what you want http://www.backprint.com/faq.asp?PID=bp%1A


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Saturday, 6 August 2011

40 Digital Photography Techniques

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This Summer? Come to Milan and Enjoy NABA Summer Courses!

No plans for the coming summer? NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano, has a lot of ideas for you!



Spend your summer in the inspiring Milano, the cutting edge of creativity.



Milan with its vibrant urban atmosphere and unmistakable creativity make it your next destination if you are looking forward to getting a close look at the world of creativity in Milan, the world capital of Fashion, Design and Communication.



Be part of a team made of young International designers, start creating and developing a project and meet new friends coming from over 40 countries around the world.



What are you waiting for? Make your plans for this Summer!



NABA joins together students and professionals and integrates the more traditional disciplines with the new technologies and the project-oriented culture of Italian Fashion and Design. This approach derives from continuous experimentation and research of new trends and every summer attracts students and professional from all over the world.



This summer do not miss the chance to take part in the “Introduction to Graphic Design Course” at NABA from June 29th to July 10th. This course is oriented towards curious newcomers to the field of communication who wish to explore the links between urban communication and graphic design through a mixture of theory and practice to inspire a “totally refreshing view of Milan”. The final output of this course will be a printed magazine conveying Milan’s character.



After completing this course you could join NABA “Photography and the Moving Image Studio” course from July 14th to July 24th and learn how to make a short animation movie through the stop-motion technique. You will be offered the opportunity to express your creativity using flashlights and colour filters and to develop your knowledge of digital photography.



Would you like to have a closer approach to the world of editorial and fashion photography? The “Fashion Photography Studio” course, from July 14th to July 24th, might represent an interesting option for you. This course will enable you to achieve a good confidence with light, with a digital camera and teach you how to work on different sets, be it a studio set with artificial light or an outdoor location. In addition to this, you will learn how fashion designers, photographers and editors interact with each other.



If you are more interested in discovering the macro-economic scenery of the fashion business in Italy and internationally in order to learn how to anticipate and analyze its changes; to develop, manage and implement an effective company marketing strategy and marketing plan, then the “Introduction to Fashion Marketing” course taking place on NABA campus from June 29th to July 10th, is what you are looking for.



This course can be completed by the “Fashion Merchandising Studio” course – from July 14th to July 24th – in which you will explore the dynamic context and the challenges the fashion industry is facing in the currently increasing global competitive scenery, with a focus on the fashion buying cycle, retail brand marketing in the fashion industry, net fashion, the internationalization of flagship luxury stores and many more interesting topics.



Are you thinking about studying Fashion Design but you don’t know whether this is the right choice? Why don’t you enrol in NABA “Introduction to Fashion Design” course (from June 29th to July 10th)? Using global influences and trends as a starting point, this course introduces fashion to beginners by showing them how to use a theme to produce and present work that will prepare them for further studies in the fashion field. Art, crafts, culture and lifestyles from different ethnicities worldwide (Africa! India!) will be the ingredients  to put together and shake up to create a small collection of coordinated clothes.



Talks will be given during the course on Italy’s fashion system and on art related to the project. Students will also be sent to the best fashion zones in Milan and given lists of places to go and see out of lesson times.



After completing this course you can decide to continue with an exploration of the fundamentals of Luxury Accessory Brand collections in the “Fashion Accessories Design Studio” course from July 14th to July 24th. The first part of the course is devoted to explore and identify the main European Luxury Accessory Brands: their  strategies on the luxury market; the product development in terms of image; the communication strategy; the Italian-specific making methods. Students will acquire the main basics skills to coordinate and develop a new luxury accessory brand.



During the course students will be introduced to the Italian Luxury Accessory Districts: they will visit handcraft shoe ateliers and the luxury shoe museum in Vigevano, manufacturing companies producing high luxury shoes in Riviera del Brenta, a leather library that is unique in Milan, as well as multi-brand show-rooms in Milan. The second part of the course is focused on developing a project to create a new Brand of Luxury Accessories. From image design to the final presentation on the market.



Introduction level courses are aimed at whoever wants to start exploring the world of Fashion, Graphics and Design, whereas Studio level and Advanced level courses are meant for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year university students and for professionals who would like to have a refreshing experience in a young international environment. Do not forget that you can attend Introduction + Intermediate level courses and take the 4-week Combined Session!



For any further information please have a look at our Summer Programs website:



www.design-summer-courses.com



Any questions? Write to summer@naba.it


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Como Aprender Fotografia Digital

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Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Impresion De Fotografia Digital

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Sunday, 31 July 2011

Tecnicas Para Fotografia Digital

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Saturday, 30 July 2011

Photography Studio Management Software Free

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Printing For Profit in Platinum From Digital Negatives - The Concise Guide - Part 7/7

Part 7/7 - Selling platinum prints and final words.

Selling platinum prints.

If you are not interested in this section consider yourself lucky, because this is by far the most difficult part of the entire "process". Assuming that you are all set up to sell, meaning you have the skills, a portfolio, the equipment, the materials to print, mount and frame and so on, there are basically two choices, selling online or selling in the real world. The former gives us another three sub-choices: selling on eBay or/and through our own web site or/and other online galleries.

Selling on eBay has proved for me successful, but it is a hard job that requires dedication. (There are other auction sites of course but they can not compete with eBay). eBay's advantage is its great visibility, which I have found useful also to meet many other fellow artists and photographers and share experience, prints etc. Unfortunately it is a low price market, and if you want to be seen among thousands of listings you must invest some money. eBay and Paypal fees combined are extremely high. To make things worse, if you plan to start selling from zero (i.e. with no feedback and unknown) and at a decent price, say $100+ per print, you can be quite sure that no one is likely to buy your work. You may want to try, if you can, with nudes, which is a genre that works certainly better than landscapes (on the entire internet not only on eBay of course). If you are seeking gallery representation you may hope that you will be noticed on eBay but in my experience it is unlikely. As said in the first part, the good news is that if you bite the bullet and start offering your work at a low price you will make some sales, you will be able to print and learn etc., and slowly be able to raise your price. This does not mean that one has to compromise his/her integrity, for I have seen more that one talented photographer selling palladium prints at as little as $15, which I disagree with. As said in Part 1 a good selling point is editioning your work. I have several images in my portfolio which are now sold out, but the image must be really outstanding. Until 2005/2006 the photographs category on eBay was quite an exciting place, with many talented artists and several keen collectors. Since then, as eBay is getting worse, especially for sellers, so is the photography category.

Selling through a web site, either yours or other online galleries, such as Artbyus etc. is another way. In my experience, proposing a specific work (maybe a niche such as landscapes or architectural photos etc) and advertising with Google Adwords (and on collectors' magazines such as B&W Magazine at the same time) has proved successful but of course it requires financial exposure. Ironically, I sell from my web sites at a higher price than eBay, and despite having obviously no feedback on my web site, people are willing to pay more. Well obviously on your own site you have no competition, but it is also true that sales happen more frequently on eBay. The two magic words on the internet are niches and keywords. Just try to do something very specific and push it with the correct tools (you need to be a bit of an internet geek to sell online) and you will probably be successful. Proposing you work with a more generic approach is more likely to be a failure. If starting to print in platinum is for you a breakthrough, it obviously does not mean that you are the only one doing it.

A third approach that has been working for me well is printing for others. There are many out there willing to pay to have their important memories well printed and presented with the advantage of the long permanency. In this type of business (which has the added advantage that you can see other artists' work, which is refreshing and inspiring) you may be lucky and find the big customer, i.e. art galleries or corporate in general. I started this service not long ago, and I have been lucky to meet an important art gallery as well as a few famous photographers. I have one price for the first print, which requires of course making a negative, and a slightly lower price for additional copies from the same negative. I generally give a bit of my personal interpretation to the image (well sometimes to the point of even cropping it) unless the client is rigid. If the job is big (i.e. gallery) I have a third price for proofs, for they usually want to see different versions of the same image, maybe on different papers etc. Of course, if you want to succeed as an artist, that is, with your own work only, this is not the way to go, but this book is also about selling pt-pd prints for profit and I think this method works.

Final choice, as said, is selling in the real world. This is entirely up to you because it depends on the circumstances, finances etc. Personally I have a small studio/gallery where I can show my work upon appointment. In the past I have been busy with local exhibitions but I find these an annoyance because making and framing say 25 images and selling maybe ten leaves you with 15 unsold, framed, numbered prints (often scratched or damaged from transit), which is a waste of money. Also frustrating the fact that many people do not know anything about hand crafting a fine print in platinum, and comments such as nice photo, is that an ink-jet? are not rare.

Proposing your work to art galleries is a different matter altogether and probably the best way to go, of course seeking and obtaining gallery representation goes beyond the scope of these articles.


Final words.

Printing in platinum is very rewarding and all it needs is to be consistent with the process and careful when mixing and handling chemicals. The cost is easy to keep under control, and similar to printing digitally (ink-jet inks and papers are extremely expensive plus the cost of a professional printer, software etc.).

You will not become a master printmaker overnight, however, the difficulty is not in the technique, which is relatively easy to master, it is in you whether you will be able or not to critically assess your own prints. This can be improved viewing work from others, visiting art galleries or trading pt-pd prints with other photographers, and developing your own artistic vision. The second issue is purely financial. If you manage to sell your work, you can make enough money to try different techniques and experiment with different papers, double coating, different mixtures etc.

Making fine art images will also teach you conservation mounting and framing, editioning and, for those interested, custom printing for other fellow photographers and artists, further enhancing your skills. I find my own experience in platinum so far extremely satisfying and I wish the same for you. Feel free to let me know what you think of these articles and in case of problems or doubts please do not hesitate to contact me through my web site.


About the Author

Luca Paradisi has been an internationally collected artist and fine art printmaker for many years. For more fine art photography inspiration you can visit his web site at artblackandwhite.com where he shows his work which includes landscapes, still life, abstracts, and architectural.



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Friday, 29 July 2011

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what is a good photography school?

i would like to become a professional photography and i am having a hard time deciding which school would be best. i am debating between NYIP ( new york Institute of Photography ) i would take the Complete Course in Professional Photography or stratford career institute and take their photography course. but i dont know which is the best of the two. any ideas?


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