Hot off the digital press this morning comes another visually stunning epic from the Craft & Vision photo eBook library! The Magic of Black & White – Part III by Andrew S. Gibson continues where the first two left off; this time providing a deeper look into the thoughts behind each image, and the processing techniques used in this exploration of 9 works of photographic art.

My Thoughts on the Content…

Thoughtfully, the author does not leave the Photoshop Elements users out in the cold. There are a number of applicable techniques which Elements users are able to use, and some more advanced (albeit very easy to follow) techniques utilizing features of Photoshop. I found the split toning techniques to be especially inspirational, and they are methods I will be employing on my photos in the future.

As photographers, we must venture inside our own minds and thought processes sometimes, to become consciously aware of how we actually perceive the world around us. It’s not just about picking up the camera and looking through the lens… it’s about learning to translate the visual into an emotive vision. I happen to love self-exploration exercises, and this eBook starts off with a beauty! I won’t give it away, but going through this 5 minute exercise on any given day before a photo shoot will drastically improve your photos; even before you put your eye to the viewfinder.

This is the third in The Magic of Black & White series from Andrew S. Gibson. The first two, in my mind, were brilliant and this third one is equally so.

What David duChemin Has to Say…

“The Magic of Black & White – Part III, Nine Photos, takes us through nine gorgeous black and white images with the goal of teaching more advanced techniques to give our images more subtlety and power. Clearly taught in Photoshop, and 5 of the lessons in Photoshop Elements, Andrew takes us through Toning, Split Toning, Exposure Blending, Textures, and the creation of Diptyches and Triptyches, all without losing sight of the idea that our work should be driven by intent with the goal of creating photographs that honour the Artist’s need for expression and the Geek’s need for excellence of craft. And all that without getting mired down – the examples and the illustrations Andrew provides compliment his clear teaching style and make this book a pleasure to read.

Discounts Galore!

Of course, there’s a spectacular offer as you can imagine: For the first four days only, if you use the promotional code WHITE4 when you checkout, you can have The Magic of Black and White – Part III for only $4 OR use the code WHITE20 to get 20% off when you buy 5 or more books from the Craft & Vision collection. That’s cheaper than a whole photo course, and equally worth it! These codes expire at 11:59pm PST AUGUST 22, 2010.

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