Black and White Fine Art Inkjet Printing Workshops July 18 and July 25, 2009

I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be conducting two Black and White Fine Art Inkjet Printing workshops in Berkeley Heights, NJ on July 18 and July 25, 2009. Each workshop is identical, and each will run from 10AM-5PM. I’ve done about 15 similar workshops at the same location over the 16 months, but these will focus exclusively on how to produce black and white fine-art prints. I’ll also be showing and discussing the materials and processes I used for my recent show, entitled, GRANDmarks NYC. You can read more about the show here.

This full day lecture and printing workshop will include:

-Suggested inkjet printers for quality black and white printing (emphasis will be on Canon, Epson and HP printers and their standard pigmented multi-gray inksets, though information will be provided about dedicated black and white inkjet printing systems);

-Suggested color management hardware and software for black and white printing, and how to produce, install and use custom printer profiles;

-Tips for selecting inkjet papers for black and white printing;

-Demonstration of a step-by-step black and white printing workflow (Mac OSX will be used, but Windows-specific information will also be covered for those who use Windows XP or Windows Vista);

-Specific Photoshop and Lightroom tips for converting from color to black and white, and what to do and not to do before and after you convert your files,

-Links to and demonstrations of free actions to help optimize black and white print quality.

Many samples of black and white prints will be displayed and discussed, and each attendee who supplies a file will have two prints of one image printed on either an Epson or HP pigment-ink-based printer. Each participant will also receive a binder with course materials and a list of resources and materials, including recommended papers and canvases.

Enrollment is limited to just six participants.

Tuition for either workshop is $224 (plus $25 materials fee). Those who register by June 18 will receive a free 30 minute phone consultation with me after the workshop, as well as a signed 11×14 poster print of the photo: Chrysler Building (pictured below and limited to just 301 prints).

For more info, or to register, visit this page, call 908-790-8820 or email Nancy Ori at [email protected] .

New Column Posted on Red Dog Journal 5/6/2009

I just contributed a new column to Red Dog Journal, a website and e-mail newsletter focused mainly on fine-art photography. In the 5/6/2009 edition, I share an “Inkjet FAQ,” link to a recent podcast to which I contributed some info, and mention some upcoming workshops. You can find the article here, and to browse the archives, which contain many previous columns by me and others, visit this page.

National Geographic Photographer Bob Krist to Speak at Unique Photo in NJ

I just received this e-mail and would like to share this info about an upcoming event with Bob Krist in Fairfield, NJ on 5/13/2009. Bob Krist is one of my heros in the world of photography. Take a look at some of his work and you’ll see why. He is also a great teacher, and shares many of his secrets in magazines and online. You can find a list of his books on this page of his website.

Location: Unique Photo 123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ.
Time/Date: Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: Free for ASMP members. $20 for non-ASMP members, non-members who register will receive a $20 Unique Photo Gift Card.
Please visit https://www.uniquephoto.com and click on “Unique University” to register.

Members need to contact Tom Stillman at stillphoto (at) comcast.net for free promotion code. Members must supply name and member number to receive their personal code.

Bob Krist Overview: Bob Krist is a freelance photographer who works regularly on assignment for magazines such as National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, and Islands. These assignments have taken him to all seven continents and have won awards in the Pictures of the Year, Communication Arts, and World Press Photo competitions. During his work, he has been stranded on a glacier in Iceland, nearly run down by charging bulls in southern India, and knighted with a cutlass during a Trinidad voodoo ceremony.

He won the title of “Travel Photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and again at the 2008 convention. In 2000 his work was honored at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography in New York City. An accomplished writer as well as a photographer, Bob is a contributing editor at both National Geographic Traveler and Outdoor Photographer, where he writes a travel photography column. He lectures in Washington DC as part of the ongoing “Live at the National Geographic” series.

He teaches photo workshops for the Maine and Santa Fe Photo Workshops, National Geographic Expeditions, and Linblad Expeditions. A former professional actor, Bob hosted Nature’s Best Photography, a 13-part series for National Wildlife Productions on the Outdoor Life Network, and Photography Close Up, one of Cablevision’s “MagRack” series. Currently, he can be seen as the host of the PBS special Restoration Stories.

Bob Krist’s website: www.bobkrist.com/