Book Recommendation

[johnwolf]

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Just wanted to share a book recommendation -- George DeWolfe's just released B&W Printing: Creating a Master Print.

 

He's a Lightroom user, so there is plenty of good info on LR workflow, BW techniques, and printing. But it's relevant to any software, I think. It's more about what he calls creating "presence" in a BW print. Very practical, well-written, and at times inspiring. I especially like his emphasis on the simplest possible workflow.

 

There is some self-promotion for his plug-ins, but very little. And I wish he had addressed toning. Overall, though, I'm really finding it valuable and believe it will improve my efforts.

 

John

[d2mini]

Thanks for the review! Might have to look into that.

[wda]

John, thank you for your recommendation. So much better than guessing or taking a 'shot in the dark'!

[Guest WPalank]

John,

Thanks for posting this. It's funny, unlike yourself I'm refreshed he doesn't cover toning. I'd like to see more nuts and bolts to polishing a nice B&W or monochrome print. It seems every tutorial or book I've seen on the subject as of late is 40% B&W and 60% toning.

[johnwolf]

...It's funny, unlike yourself I'm refreshed he doesn't cover toning. I'd like to see more nuts and bolts to polishing a nice B&W or monochrome print. It seems every tutorial or book I've seen on the subject as of late is 40% B&W and 60% toning.

 

I see your point about toning. I love it, but admit that over-toning is becoming more than a little cliched.

 

John

[cbretteville]

Thanks for posting this, just what I've been looking for.

- Carl