Telling customers where to go…
What won't you do in your photography business. Sometimes you need to decide if a job is really worthwhile, and when to say no thanks to a potential client....
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29
May
2011
paper review: Pinnacle Premium Silk Baryta 310
Paper review of a warm tone 310gsm baryta based photo paper from Pinnacle (Paper Spectrum). heavy paper with a semi matte finish. Update: this paper is now sold as Premium Silk Baryta 310...
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26
May
2011
Keith
| Colour management, Photography Business, Photography news, Software update, X-Rite | No comment
X-rite updates i1Profiler License
Perhaps not something I'd normally report, but given all the kerfuffle over the i1Profiler EULA (license) when it came out, it's worth noting that they have retrospectively altered the license....
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24
May
2011
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Lens, Lens tests and reviews, Personal views, photo-hacks, Photography Ideas | No comment
The wonders of bad lenses
Home made DIY lenses are easy to make for your camera and a great way to see what really matters to you when photographing subjects. A simple lens made with cardboard...
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19
May
2011
Expanding your photo business
There are three basic ways of growing your photography business - lots of variations, but three fundamental approaches. Keith looks at examples of how these principles can apply to a pro photographer and why minor changes can multiply together to make a real difference to...
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17
May
2011
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Personal views, Photography Business, Photography Ideas | 9 Comments
Artists’ statements – do you ever believe them?
Can an Artist's Statement be meaningful and relevant? Is it possible to write one that people believe? Can you do it with a straight face?...
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13
May
2011
Paper review PermaJet FB Distinction 360
Paper review for PermaJet FB Distinction 360, a heavy (360gsm 0.39mm) smooth semi-gloss bright white fibre base 'Baryta' style photo paper....
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08
May
2011
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Black and white, Colour management, Personal views, Printing | 2 Comments
A personal health warning about paper reviews
Why you should be wary of paper reviews. Reviews for specialist inkjet photo printing papers may contain lots of measurement data, but paper choice is about so much more than that. There are so many other aspects of your photographic workflow that need looking at...
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08
May
2011
Blog glitch
Things to remember - test your backup strategy properly - before it's needed!...
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07
May
2011
Keith
| Articles and reviews, Black and white, Image Editing, Nik, Review, Software review | 13 Comments
Nik Silver Efex Pro V2 review
Review of Nik Silver Efex Pro version 2. Plugin converts colour images to black and white, with many adjustment options and preset conversions (Now part of the DxO Nik Collection)...
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06
May
2011