by Dave Warner on January 17, 2012
Making the Print: Printing Techniques for the Digital Photographer by Martin Bailey is the second eBook in our Masterclass series and it’s the perfect primer regarding all things related to fine-art printing. No stone is left unturned as Martin explains in-detail everything you need to know about making beautiful, frustration-free prints. And print-making is definitely one of those areas that doesn’t get as much attention as it should. [click to continue…]
by Dave Warner on December 13, 2011
VISION IS BETTER II is a collection of 44 of the most recent essays about the photographic life and craft from David duChemin’s wildly popular PixelatedImage Blog. His insights on the how and why of photography, visual story telling, and life-lessons learned along the way make for a compelling and inspiring eBook that will captivate you from beginning to end.
This massive 95-spread eBook is the follow-up to one of Craft & Vision’s best-selling titles. The Vision is Better series acts like a PixelatedImage yearbook that gives readers a no-holds-barred vantage point into the adventures and life of David duChemin while at the same time providing you with fresh ideas and insights about making the most of your own photographic journey. [click to continue…]
by Dave Warner on December 7, 2011
Screen shot from Tony Sweet's iPhone course on the iPad
Well, it’s a combination of reasons. First, I think there are TOO many podcasts out there these days vying for what little time we photographers have. I felt that mine was becoming just one of many instead of something unique. Plus, I had a LOT of other things interfere – some family health issues, work on a series of iPad and iPhone apps (yes, some of this could be valuable for photographers) and then an idea that I have.
If you’ve been a regular listener to the show, you have heard me mention how I’ve fallen in love with the Adirondacks. You’ve probably figured out that I’m back in Austin, but still have my house up there.
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by Dave Warner on November 15, 2011
BEYOND THIRDS is a captivating and inspiring eBook is about taking composition past the so-called rules. It’s a thoughtful, practical book about the way we build our photographs within the constraint of the frame.
Andrew S. Gibson moves past the traditional discussion of thirds by showing how a more holistic approach can turn a conventional rule into a powerful tool. The ebook explores important subjects like the creative use of balance and focal points, insights into how to shape a subject, and using aspect ratio to establish an ideal foundation for making photographs, and so much more!
The diagrams and creative exercises will provide you with the ideas and insights you need to compose more engaging photographs. [click to continue…]