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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

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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!

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. 

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.

 

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