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Ron Rosenstock – 2010 Photo Tours

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Join accomplished photographer and guide Ron Rosenstock. Ron started leading photo tours in 1967. In those years he has led more than 200 tours to many destinations worldwide. Ron retired from Clark University after teaching photography there for thirty years. His published books include his exquisite black and white photographs: The Light of Ireland, Chiostro (Cloister), and Hymn to the Earth; and color
photographs in Journeys. His photographs are to be found in the permanent collections of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts, The Polaroid Collection in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the International Center of Photography in New York City. Ron’s striking; one-of-a-kind photographs can be seen at www.ronrosenstock.com.

  • Morocco:  February 23-March 9, Sold Out, please call for waitlist
  • Iceland:  May 13-23 
  • Ireland:  St. Patrick’s Day March 13-23, Accompanied by Paul Caponigro May 31-June 10, Exclusive Camera Club Members August 29-Sept. 8, Photo Workshop with Peter Cox August 20-30
  • Venice:  September 21-30
  • Prague:  October 1-11
  • Death Valley:  October 20-26
  • Bhutan:  December 1-13 
  • 2011 Tours to be announced including Santorini-Greece, New Zealand

Digital Silver Imaging has worked with Ron on his Black & White digital infrared series.  Ron came to us and we helped convert his Canon 5D to infrared.  The Griffin Photo Gallery at Digital Silver Imaging exhibited his new series of Infrared prints that were printed at the lab, Digital Silver Imaging.  The images were all from the Infrared digital files, but printed onto true Ilford silver gelatin  paper. 

    Contact Strabo Tours for complete details:
    607-756-8676      www.phototc.com

    Archy LaSalle wins Excellence in Teaching Award

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    A friend from many years back, Archy LaSalle has just been awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award from Center, The Point of Great Photography.  I have always enjoyed his Widelux images and I hope my son gets to work with Archy next year when he enters the high school!

    Please visit the Center site to read the complete text from Archy.


    2009 WINNER
    Archy LaSalle,     Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, MA

    “Archy’s approach to photo education is comprehensive, meticulous, generous and infectious. He has long led one of the country’s top high school programs, where he nourishes his students’ photographic passions every day. Archy masterfully understands and values people. His teaching effectiveness is proof that strong work is intimately connected to individual support and meaningful community.”
    — 2009 Juror Patrick “Pato” Hebert

    Teaching Philosophy (excerpts)
    “I have been teaching the art of seeing in one aspect or another since 1963. While as a sophomore in high school, I taught art to an Elementary After School program at the Boys and Girls Club in Mobile, Alabama. Professionally I have taught to middle school, high school, college, and post-grad students. There were many reasons behind my choice to teach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (C.R.L.S.). It was renowned as one of the top photo labs and programs anywhere. In addition, my interest in diversity attracted me to the school community. There are currently 98 different ethnic groups and races represented in our student body.”

    About Center
    Center, formerly known as the Santa Fe Center for Photography, was founded in 1994. Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports, promotes, and provides opportunity for gifted and committed photographers. Their programs bring exposure to worthy photographic projects and series, and create fellowship among photographers and influential members of the photographic community.

    Congratulations to Archy – Well Deserved!

    Evolution of the Revolution

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    Over the past 6 months, we have converted close to 100 cameras to digital Infrared for our clients.  These conversions are usually at 715nm, which produces files that are very similar to the classic black & white infrared images we had with film photography.  Our continued partnership with Precision Camera has enabled us to provide an outstanding service to our clients who are looking for solid advise and experience. Precision Camera has also selected Digital Silver Imaging as their preferred partner for Infrared Conversions.

    Once we have converted the cameras, we can then advise people about how to work with their files.  The images that come up in the camera and in your photo editing software will still have to be adjusted to produce a true Infrared image.  This is what you can expect your digital file will look like:

    The file looks red or magenta.  We have found that working with Nik Silver Efex Pro software yields the best results for all of our black and white digital work, and especially when we’re working with digital infrared files from our clients. 
    We open our RAW file in Photoshop and then launch Silver Efex Pro and look at the preview file again.

    In this side by side comparison, we can still see the RAW file on the left and the initial black and white conversion on the right.  Nik gives you some basic presets on the left hand side as a good starting point.  For many of the Infrared files we have received, we have found that the preset for “High Structure” yields great results.  You may have to reduce the amount of structure depending on the individual file.
    Neutral Setting                              High Structure

    Of course you can continue to tweak and edit the file according to your own needs.  We like to add in one of the preset film types that comes with Nik Silver Efex Pro.

     
    Digital Silver Imaging is offering a special package price on Infrared Conversions and Silver Efex Pro software.  We can provide conversions on most major digital cameras, from compact point & shoot models to full frame DSLR’s like the Canon 5d.

    Save $10 on any compact camera model or $25 on any DSLR model when you buy Nik Silver Efex Pro from Digital Silver Imaging.

    Black & White Photography in the Digital Age

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    CALL FOR WORK:
    “Black & White Photography in the Digital Age”
    April 10 – May 8, 2010
    Gallery Seven in Maynard is seeking submissions from MA artists for their upcoming digital photography show. All work must be black and white. We are accepting both ink jet prints and gelatin silver prints from digital files. 
    As this show is about the beauty and rich tonality that can be achieved through digital black and white we will be judginging from actual prints. NO SLIDES OR JPGS, please!
    $25 submission fee for up to 3 pieces. Please call  for complete information before dropping off work.
    Drop off dates are: Thursday Feb. 11th – Sat. Feb. 13th from 11-5 p.m. at Gallery Seven, 7 Nason St., Maynard, MA.  Contact Kelli Costa or Nick Johnson at 978-897-9777 or galleryseven@verizon.net.
    Pick up dates are: Thursday Feb. 18 – Sat. Feb. 20th from 11-5 p.m. at Gallery Seven.


    Digital Silver Imaging is offering a special 10% discount for any orders for this gallery show.  Please mention this when placing your order for true black & white gelatin silver prints for the gallery show.


    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Photographic Gift Ideas from Digital Silver Imaging

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    Buy One Get One Free

    We know it’s close to the holidays and you might be wondering what to give as a special gift this year.  Photographs make great gifts; they’re personal, thoughtful, and unique.  Have Digital Silver Imaging print a beautiful true black & white print from one of your files that you can give to someone this year.  We are offering a special Buy One Get One FREE on all custom prints 11×14 and larger, on both RC or fiber papers.  The second print can be from the same or a different file. The promotion runs through December 30th.

    Nik Software Promotion

    We also have great pricing on our favorite software from Nik.  We have just made a special purchase and are selling the Complete “Ultimate” Edition for $399.95 – that’s $200 off the regular price!  Our website has the complete list of all the Nik Software plug-ins at exceptional pricing.  Of course our favorite Nik Plug-in is Silver Efex Pro-it is by far the best Photoshop/Lightroom/Aperture B&W; tool on the market!  We are offering a special $10 coupon towards our True B&W; printing with any Nik Software purchase.

    Ted Dillard – Pipeline Series

    If you’re thinking of books for yourself or someone else, consider the Pipeline Series by Boston area author Ted Dillard.  We have found his books very easy to read and helpful.  Please visit the Pipeline section of the DSI site for complete descriptions and pricing information.

    Infrared Camera Conversions

    Finally, Infrared Photography has become very popular again.  We are working with Precision Camera  to provide a top quality digital camera conversion service at an affordable price.  This is a great way to re-purpose an older model digital camera. Free Shipping on all orders placed by Friday Dec 18th!  Get complete details and information on the DSI IR Website.

    Thank you all for your support throughout the year and we wish you all a healthy and happy holiday season.

    Your friends @ Digital Silver Imaging