Hello my children. Checking in with another Audio Q&A. This time we talk about capturing and preserving. What’s the best thing about this post? Well clearly it’s that you get to listen to my silky smooth voice. Think Barry White. … Read More
Creative: Cover Design, Different Image
To follow my prior posts regarding cover design, I’ve gone one step further by showing you four covers with different designs and images. I want you to see and feel how dramatically different the publication feels while varying from image … Read More
Creative: Cover Design, Same Image
I’ve done cover design posts before, but I think this one is a good one. At least a good visual post. I created this post because I see a lot of bad covers coming through the Blurb network.(I see plenty … Read More
Creative: Using Templates
When I give talks and people ask about “tips and tricks” for putting your work in print the FIRST thing I always stay is START NOW. RIGHT NOW. TODAY. Create a default size publication, whether that be a 20-page Photobook … Read More
Creative: Loop, Flemming Bo Jensen
Most of you know FBJ. Jedi, partially deaf former DJ, photographer and man in perpetual motion. From time to time when the warp drive is broken he slows down long enough to print something.(Perhaps based on my shameless hounding of … Read More
Creative: Blurb Q&A 001
Okay folks a little change in the lineup here, just to keep in tradition with the ongoing World Series. I attempted a Vlog. I did. One attempt, one day and quickly realized I could never stomach the idea of filming … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Thirteen
This was shot by a five-year-old. It’s ALL about the gear people. If your images suck it means that you suck, not your gear. (She shows promise.) 1. I still have a lot of work to do on the book … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Twelve
EASY people. Whoa. Hold up a minute partner. Don’t go confusing me with someone who found religion, or even someone who went looking for it in the first place. My religion is TRI-X in hot Rodinal. Let’s just get that … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Eleven
Shot by a six-year-old first time photographer. “What’s your favorite animal?” “Horses.” “What’s your least favorite animal?” “Horses?” “What?” “You said that was your favorite animal?” “No, silly, I said SNAKES.” My afternoon with the six-year-old began. “Can I use … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Ten
Before we begin I just want to say how much I love doing this kind of work. I can’t say this is what I did in the past because my goals and working methods have changed, but the idea of … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Nine
I’m inside out. Yesterday another unexpected day. The carefully conceived plans, gone. Just get in the Jeep and take in as much as possible. A new ranch. An incredible place, not that high but so vast and so empty all … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Eight
Ignore the boring font and basic design. In a hurry here people. Okay, up early and not a lot of time. I’m juggling family, vast distances, local friends who are accommodating and the complexity that crowds are having on my … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Seven
Humans in Wyoming: 500,000 Antelope in Wyoming: 700,000 What more can I say? I’m in heaven, and I’m in love once again. This place does it to me. I don’t have much time, so this is going to be short. … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Six
Wyoming: Day One My goal here is to give you a sense of this place through images that convey a specific mood. Several things have changed. 1. Didn’t think I was going to use Hasselblad, but I now KNOW for … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Five
So the book is coming along. A Blurb, 8×10 portrait book, designed in InDesign using the Blurb plugin.(It is awesome!) I’m thinking of using Proline Uncoated stock, and I’m also keeping in mind something NEW that Blurb has coming in … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter Three
Okay, the gear. What and why? My first piece of advice is don’t do what I do. What I’m about to do isn’t recommended, and yet I’m going to do it anyway. If you are embarking on a project just … Read More
Creative: August Self-Publishing Project, Chapter One
I’ve got my sights set on a new project, and for the first time in a long while I’m going to package this baby in a photography book. To be exact, an 10×8 portrait book. Softcover with Proline Uncoated paper. … Read More
Creative: Using Magcloud to Support Blurb, Tabloid
This is the second post in a series of posts detailing how I use MagCloud products in support of an ongoing Blurb project. But before I go into detail I have a confession to make. I distinctly remember myself saying … Read More
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