Monday, August 17, 2009
September/October 2009
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GREEN PAPERMake sure your images look as good in the final print as they did on-screen with Eco-Matte from Inkpress Paper. The eco-friendly 200gsm paper has a high ink limit, which results in images featuring vivid colors and an expanded color gamut printed on a smooth surface with instant drying properties. The paper is produced according to guidelines that prohibit the use of hazardous chemicals in the manufacturing process. ICC profiles with extended gray maps are available for free on the Inkpress website. It’s available in a variety of cut-sheet sizes from 8½x11 inches and rolls up to 60 inches. Estimated Street Price: Varies. Contact: Inkpress Paper, www.inkpresspaper.com.
EDITING ALL-IN-ONEMake in-depth photo edits and adjustments with the latest version of Serif’s PhotoPlus X3 Digital Studio, which comes with powerful features at an affordable price. RAW image processing, High Dynamic Range imaging and 48-bit color are some of the higher-end tools found in the app. With the new Print Studio, you can print individual images in different sizes, multiple images in various layouts and contact sheets with image names. The QuickFix Studio is improved with fixes for noise reduction, exposure adjustment and a new histogram. List Price: $79. Contact: Serif, (800) 557-3743, www.serif.com.
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Extend the life of your D-SLR and enhance stability when shooting handheld using the Flashpoint Professional Battery Grip. The version for the Nikon D300 and D700 holds up to two lithium battery packs or AA batteries, doubling the camera’s shooting time. The vertical shutter release makes shooting vertically just as simple as shooting horizontally. There’s also a version available for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. List Price: $79 (Nikon); $89 (Canon). Contact: Adorama, (800) 223-2500, www.adorama.com.
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 Perfect Exposure: The Professional Guide to Capturing Perfect Digital Photographs by Michael Freeman (Focal Press, 2009; ISBN: 978-0-240-81171-0). Unlock the secrets of taking properly exposed photographs using this in-depth guide. Freeman uses clear examples from real photo assignments and accompanies them with explanations. |
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 Digital Masters: Travel Photography—Documenting the World’s People & Places by Bob Krist (Lark Books, 2008; ISBN: 978-1-60059-110-5). The Outdoor Photographer columnist takes a look at the technical side of shooting digitally on location and explains how to select the right gear. He also explores how to capture the spirit of a subject. |
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 The Photographer’s Survival Guide: How to Build and Grow a Successful Business by Suzanne Sease and Amanda Sosa Stone, (Amphoto Books, 2009; ISBN: 978-0-8174-7677-9). This practical guide is packed with tips on how to keep your images fresh, how to market yourself to clients and, in general, how to navigate the industry. |
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 Black and White in Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Lightroom: A Complete Integrated Workflow Solution for Creating Stunning Monochromatic Images in Photoshop CS4, Photoshop Lightroom, and Beyond by Leslie Alsheimer and Bryan O’Neil Hughes (Focal Press, 2009; ISBN: 978-0-240-52159-6). Discover new methods for B&W conversions, as well as explanations of topics such as color management, workflow optimization, soft proofing and nondestructive editing. |
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 Practical Artistry: Light & Exposure for Digital Photographers by Harold Davis (O’Reilly, 2008; ISBN: 978-0-596-52988-8). Using his own images in each chapter with technical information and an explanation of what he was trying to achieve, Davis demonstrates how to apply classic techniques and principles in the digital age. |
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