CROSS REFERENCE LIST, HP PUBLICATIONS AND BLOG POSTS

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Learn About the HP Artist Solution for Digital Fine-Art Reproduction

By David Saffir If you plan to attend the PMA International Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas March 3-5, I hope you'll stop by and see me in the HP booth. I would love to meet you ...

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My Top Eight Criteria for Evaluating Image Quality

By David Saffir Photographers who want to display and/or sell more of their images need to think carefully about how their images will be viewed. As much as you might personally love a ...

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Fine-Art Reproduction, Part 1: Why It's a Good Business Opportunity

By David Saffir If you already own a professional-quality camera and know how to use a pigment-ink inkjet printer to reproduce your own images, fine-art reproduction can be a viable ...

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Eight Things I Learned from Producing a Photo Book

By David Saffir My second book is scheduled to be released in early March. My first book was published in 2007 by Thomson Course Technology PTR and is a 258-page technical guide ...

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Why I Continue to Print My Images

By David Saffir I have read a few articles lately that question whether photographers really need to make prints anymore. Why bother with a print when the image can simply be shown on ...

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Entering Print Competitions: Choosing the Right Images

By David Saffir Entering a print competition can be one of the best ways to become a better photographer. Although winning awards and getting publicity can be gratifying, you don't ...

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Building a Fine-Art Reproduction Business: Personal Rapport Matters!

By David Saffir If you are considering using your photography equipment and skills to get into the business of fine-art reproduction, keep in mind that the viability and profitability ...

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Practical Advice for Mastering Digital Color

By Eileen Fritsch Have you ever felt confused about how to translate color-management concepts into everyday success in your studio? If so, check out Mastering Digital Color , the new ...

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Panorama Photography: It's Easier Than Ever

By David Saffir In earlier posts, I've commented about the progress we've enjoyed with regard to new tools for photography. Here, I'll back up those statements by briefly describing an ...

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The Golden Age of Photography: Part Two

By David Saffir I just finished teaching the three-day Imagemaking for Photographers workshop on the Central Coast of California. Our students included a mix of professionals and ...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gloss Enhancer on HP's Designjet Z3100

By David Saffir Any time a pro-model inkjet printer comes out with features radically different from the status quo, questions inevitably arise from photographers anxious to fully ...

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Fine Art Reproduction Part 3: Getting and Keeping Customers

By David Saffir Now that we've discussed why fine-art reproduction is a good business for photographers ( Part 1 ) and what types of equipment you need ( Part 2 ), let's talk about how ...

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Photokina Report 2: The HP Artist System

By David Saffir The HP Artist System for Digital Fine Art Reproduction is truly something new under the sun. First demonstrated with the Designjet Z3200 at Photokina 2008, this system ...

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Photokina Report 1: The Designjet Z3200

By David Saffir I had the good fortune to attend Photokina 2008 in Cologne Germany. As always, it is held on such a large scale that it defies description. Take it from me, the whole ...

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Fine-Art Reproduction Part 2: What You Need to Get Started

By David Saffir Professional photographers are uniquely qualified to get into the fine-art-reproduction business because the element most critical to success is a quality image capture ...

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Water Resistance and Inkjet Prints

By David Saffir The water resistance of inkjet prints is an aspect of print durability that you may not have thought much about--unless you or your clients have accidentally spilled a ...

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JPEG or RAW: Which Should You Choose?

By David Saffir Decisions made during image capture can have a significant impact on post-production costs and the quality of the finished prints. Two of the most important decisions ...

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Previewing Black-and-White Conversions

By David Saffir Deep down, I'm in love with the look and feel of black-and-white prints. When I was 11 years old or so, I dove into photography in a big way. And because it was less ...

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The Golden Age of Photography: Technology Delivers on Its Promises

By David Saffir Recently, it hit me. We are well into a new golden age of photography. With across-the-board improvements in innovative technologies, equipment costs, ease of use, and ...

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