THE NEWS IN PRINT

Being an amateur photographer, I have often thought I knew it all regarding printing photos at home on an inkjet printer. But, here’s a book that changed the notion and will help other amateur photographers with tons (301 actually) of must-know photo printing tips.

301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers is authored by Andy Darlow who is an experienced photographer and a digital imaging consultant. His consultations mainly revolve around digital photography, digital output, and colour management. With numerous articles and reviews under his name, he is no mug with writing.

The tools and techniques necessary for great digital output are now readily available and more affordable than ever. “301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers” shows photographers of all levels how to make high-quality prints through step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color examples from more than 20 professional photographers and other artists. You’ll discover how to choose the right inkjet printer for your output needs, how to save time and select the proper materials when prepping files and prints, how to manage your digital images, how to create captivating portfolios and framed art, and much more. Whether you are a professional photographer or a serious hobbyist this book will help you learn how to enhance and perfect your digital output skills and use your computer and inkjet printer to better express your vision and creativity. You can read the book cover to cover, or only the chapters that feature the specific tips and techniques that interest you. A comprehensive index and a searchable companion web site will ensure that you find the information you are looking for. Additional content for this book, including hundreds of clickable links to many of the resources covered throughout the book can be accessed at: www.inkjettips.com.

I felt that the title of the book is a little misleading. The book actually resembles an encyclopedia with the kind of step by step instructions provided. Peter Krogh, the author of The DAM Book-Digital Asset Management for Photographers felt the same way as well. He went a step further in suggesting a new name for the book - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Making and Using Inkjet Prints But Were Afraid to Ask.

Wearing the critic’s shoes, I find it hard to comprehend in choosing the right printer. Printer market is highly volatile with new printers making their debut daily. So, in my view, one can never lay down a blanket opinion regarding a particular printer. Maybe the printer chosen is optimum for that period of time but is bound to change sooner than expected. Nevertheless, this book is a great resource for photographers worldwide. It’s priced at a modest £16.

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