Recommended Photo Learning Site: Typical Shutterbug Podcast

From time to time I like to recommend outstanding blogs, podcasts, etc., and this is one of them: The Typical Shutterbug Podcast. I just listened to three recent podcasts on my iPod Touch and I highly recommend them for photographers of any level.
Victor Cajiao is someone whom I’ve known for years, and we’ve met on [...]

Two Recent Articles on Factors to Consider when Choosing an Inkjet Printer

I recently wrote two pretty long articles for Photo.net covering factors to consider when choosing an inkjet printer. When all was said and done, I wrote about 7000 words total for both articles thanks to the number of printers on the market, as well as the many topics to consider before making an investment in [...]

Recent Article on How to Get the Most from a Visit to the PDN PhotoPlus Expo

I just posted a pretty long article on Pixiq.com entitled: 10 Tips for Navigating the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City.
If you are at the show today, or if you are planning to attend this week or in upcoming years, I hope you find it useful. You can find the article here.

Comparing the Epson Professional/Graphic Arts Edition with the Standard Epson Driver

After I posted a hands-on review of the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 printer, a few people left comments asking what the differences are between the Epson Professional or Graphic Arts Edition (a version of the ColorBurst RIP) and the Standard Printer (without the RIP). In this article, I will explain some of the differences as I [...]

Hands-on Review: Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Inkjet Printer

The advancements made over the last 10-15 years in photo-quality inkjet printing are nothing short of incredible. Some of the features that have made their way into a number of inkjet printers on the market are as follows: compatibility with a wide variety of paper and canvas materials; expected print permanence before noticeable change surpassing [...]

Hands-on Review: Epson PowerLite 1735W Multimedia Projector

As a photographer and educator, I’ve been using multimedia projectors for more than 15 years. They are, in my opinion, magical devices that can essentially turn a small laptop into a huge “slide projector.” But in many cases, you never quite know what the results will be until you connect to a projector at a [...]

Recent Tips and Art Resources Column (plus archives) on RedDogJournal.com

I recently wrote another column at RedDogJournal.com that I thought might be of interest. I generally write a column for their site every other week. In it I often offer printing tips and techniques, and other areas I highlight include: photo-related events; learning resources; exhibitions; talks and photo contests. For example, a tip from my [...]

Lightroom 2.2 Update Released

I just received this announcement about Lightroom 2.2 being released. One of the best features I noticed is that Adobe Camera Profiles are now provided in the application, eliminating the need to install them manually. Below are excerpts from the announcement:
Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop Lightroom software, available immediately as a free [...]

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