A client asks — I have saved all of our wedding photos from the disc to one of our computers and I would like to move them to our external hard drive. Will they lose any of their quality if I do this? Happily, photos won’t lose any of their quality in a copy or move. Computers...
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In the world of photography, the word “proofs” is used to describe trial prints, to distinguish them from final prints. My dictionary defines a proof as “a trial photographic print made for initial selection.” In order to make excellent proofs, I adjust each proof for brightness, contrast and color. While those adjustments typically take me hours per wedding...
I would like to share some ideas on how to set up an automated backup system for a Mac computer. This is just some basic info for anyone who has recently switched from Windows to a Mac (or has had a Mac for a long time but never set up a backup system!). As all...
When preparing photo lists for albums or print orders, clients can save a good deal of typing by identifying their selections using just the first 4 numbers in the photo’s filename. Those are unique to each photo. There’s no need to write the full ID number, which is 13 characters long. Going through the photos...
We’ve just revised our Album Order Form. The new form is more comprehensive and better organized. Although it’s long, it should make ordering easier for clients as it answers many questions. If you’re planning to order an album, please get in touch to request the new order form. Thanks!
A client asks: what is the difference between a fine art print and a luster print? I make fine art prints using a large format Epson printer with UltraChrome archival inks on a fine art paper, currently either Epson Exhibition Fiber or Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta. Fine art prints have the beautiful look and extended...
iWeb is Apple’s easy-to-use software for making quick, simple web sites, and it’s part of the inexpensive ($70) iLife software package. I’ve used it for the Group of 10 Wedding Photographers web site. Is there anything comparable for our friends who use Windows and don’t need professional-level design software like Dreamweaver? I’ve found these candidates in...
Excellent papers have been introduced in recent years by manufacturers such as Hahnemuhle, Harman, Epson, Crane, Ilford and others. My current favorite paper is Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta 325. I am using it for all of my portfolio prints and fine art prints. It has a sturdy feel and a richly textured surface. I prefer...
This was a fun project. A neighbor recently asked whether I could restore and copy a class photo made more than 70 years ago. The photo shows a Greek school class in Washington Heights, NY. The photo was apparently in its original frame, sealed with tape in the back, and yellowed from age. The challenge...
[I wrote this article in 2002 as a brief introduction to wedding photojournalism.] The stereotype of wedding photojournalism is that it is simply wedding photography using black and white film, with the camera tilted at an angle. While there is some truth in the stereotype, it doesn’t describe the true mission of wedding photojournalism. “Wedding...
Gretchen Rubin writes about some valuable advice that she received: “Get professional photos of my children.” She notes that professional photos aren’t cheap: “However, I figure that the money I spend on these photographs will strengthen family bonds, enhance happy memories, and capture the fleeting moments of childhood. They give me more pleasure than practically...
I was looking into an error in my RSS feed and found a superb site called Feedvalidator.org. Just type a blog’s address into the box, click Validate, and wait a few moments for the results. It pointed me to the exact line of code that was causing the trouble. It took a minute to fix,...