Tuesday, May 12, 2009

New - True B&W prints from digital files - Fromex


Fromex in Long Beach is now offering true B&W prints from digital files, - not on inkjet or color paper but Ilford B&W paper processed in conventional B&W chemicals. What's more, they are offering a 10% discount to all LBCC students on all of their services. Read more about the process from their website:

At Fromex Photo & Digital our aim is to enable everyone to enjoy the finest quality black and white prints on real silver gelatin photographic paper. We believe there is a real difference between printing on genuine black and white paper and prints made by other methods, yet in most cases customers are never told how their black and white images are printed.

We are able to print from both film or digital files, so however you prefer to shoot your black and white we can still provide true black and white prints with a consistent and neutral image tone that will last a lifetime. We are printing on a Fuji Frontier Silver Edition Black & White Digital Printer using Ilford Express Digital Photographic Paper; these are not inkjet prints, but rather real B&W photographs. We offer 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 10x15 and various other custom sizes of prints in either glossy or pearl finish. Our lab is located in Long Beach, California for walk-in business anytime; or we can ship to you worldwide.

For more info, visit the website at http://www.fromex.com/

Fromex
5277 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Digital Photo class this Summer...

If you're interested in learning more about digital photography - specifically the entire workflow then you should sign up for Photo 40: Mastering the Fine Photographic Print with Craig Havens.

Learn to:
Create exhibition grade limited edition prints from digital and film-based medium / Get the most from your color inkjet printer and test the newest inkjet papers / Explore the traditional art of fine Silver Gelatin printing (Black and White) / Optimize your negatives and/or digital files for stunning final prints / Prepare your images for 3rd party output agencies (Photo Labs) for Lightjet and C-Print output / Understand Color Calibration and Print Matching technologies / Create one of a kind self-promotional materials from your own computer.

The class will start June 1st, sign-up now!