johnwolf Posted May 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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d2mini Posted May 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for the review! Might have to look into that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted May 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 23, 2009 John, thank you for your recommendation. So much better than guessing or taking a 'shot in the dark'! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted May 24, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2009 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted May 26, 2009 ...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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted May 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for posting this, just what I've been looking for. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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