Berkeley Heights, NJ–New Jersey Media Center LLC will host two separate full-day workshops entitled Black and White Fine Art Inkjet Printing on Saturday, July 18, 2009 and Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 10:00am-5:00pm (both sessions are identical). The workshops, held at Nancy Ori Studios in Berkeley Heights, NJ and conducted by photographer and consultant Andrew Darlow, are designed for professional and amateur photographers, as well as other artists.

The workshops, each limited to just six participants, will cover the following:

• Suggested inkjet printers for quality black and white printing (emphasis will be on Canon, Epson and HP printers and their standard pigmented multi-gray inksets, though information will be provided about dedicated black and white inkjet printing systems);

• Suggested color management hardware and software for black and white printing, and how to produce, install and use custom printer profiles;

• Tips for selecting inkjet papers for black and white printing;

• Demonstration of a step-by-step black and white printing workflow (Mac OSX will be used, but Windows-specific information will also be covered for those who use Windows XP or Windows Vista);

• Specific Photoshop and Lightroom tips for converting from color to black and white, and what to do and not to do before and after you convert your files,

• Links to and demonstrations of free actions to help optimize black and white print quality.



Many samples of black and white prints will be displayed and discussed, and each attendee who supplies a file will have two black and white prints of one image printed on either an Epson or HP pigment-ink-based printer. Paper options will include acid-free, high quality semi-gloss, fiber-gloss/semi-gloss, watercolor/matte papers and canvas. Each participant will also receive a binder with course materials and a list of resources and materials, including recommended papers and canvases.

Andrew Darlow notes, "I'm excited to return to New Jersey Media Center to teach these workshops after conducting about 15 full-day printing workshops there over the last year. Seeing all the fantastic prints by participants displayed on the table after a full day has been very rewarding."

More information, including pricing and special offers for those who register by June 18 can be found at www.imagingbuffet.com/workshops.

Registration information:

Nancy Ori Studio: (908) 790-8820 or

e-mail Nancy Ori at nancyori@comcast.net



About Andrew Darlow:

Andrew Darlow: Andrew Darlow is photographer, writer and digital imaging consultant. He is the former Editorial Director of Digital Imaging Techniques Magazine, and the current editor of ImagingBuffet.com, an online imaging magazine and podcast. He has appeared on WOR Radio (NYC) and Inside Digital Photography TV, and his work has been featured in numerous magazines and websites, including Photo District News, PDN Gear Guide, Popular Photography, Rangefinder, Studio Photography and iMagazine (Japan).

Over the past 15 years, he has taught thousands how to improve their photography, workflow and digital print output at conferences, industry events, and educational institutions, including the PDN PhotoPlus Expo, PhotoImaging & Design Expo, the Arles Photo Festival (Arles, France), the School of Visual Arts, Columbia University, and the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York.

About the Book: 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques

"301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" by Andrew Darlow is a comprehensive, how-to guide to high-quality digital output that shows photographers of all levels how to make high-quality prints through detailed instructions and hundreds of full-color examples from more than 20 professional photographers and other artists. The book was recently chosen as the winner in the 'Photography: Instructional/How-To' category of The National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.

Book information:

ISBN-10: 1598632043

ISBN-13: 978-1598632040

Published by: Course Technology PTR 528 pages, 7.4x9 inches (Paperback)

Website: www.inkjettips.com

Media Contacts:

Nancy Ori

Director, NJ Media Center LLC

908) 790-8820

nancyori@comcast.net

 

Andrew Darlow

Piscataway, NJ

732-742-0123