Digital BW, The Print

Amadou,

Thank you for your comments.  I believe I still need to master a few more technicals but 
once you get those down, I guess its how you interpret the image with the photographer 
and apply that technical skill to reach their vision.  Thanks again for your comments.  I 
take them seriously.  

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Amadou Diallo" 
<amadiallo2001@...> wrote:
>
> Joe,
> You've received a bunch of great replies already but I'd like to add that when printing for 
> others (the scenario you describe) a great print is one that communicates the client's 
vision 
> on paper. A good print IMHO simply doesn't distract from the content of the image. No 
> artifacts, good resolution, appropriate sharpening, etc.
> So it's really about the relationship you can establish with your clients. The printer/
> photographer relationship can be (though not always is) akin to a collaboration. You 
may 
> explore a paper/ink combo that makes the print sing while your competitor may have a 
stock 
> they use for everyone's images. You may make certain edits or (suggestions of edits if 
the 
> client is supplying the file) that enhance the meaning of the image, as defined by the 
> photographer.
> 
> FIve years ago you could distinguish yourself from the competition simply by making 
good 
> prints. THe standard for digital b/w in the mainstream digital industry was pretty low. 
Today, 
> with all the high quality and affordable b/w options available you have to make great 
prints. 
> And a great print is inextricably linked to the photographer's intent. How far are you 
willing 
> to go to communicate her intent? That's your point of differentiation.
> 
> amadou diallo
> www.diallophotogrpahy.com
>