C.A. Boylan

Book Reviews
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan  |  Feb 01, 2007

Ellis Island: Ghosts Of Freedom; by Stephen Wilkes; W.W. Norton & Company Inc., 144 pages; $75; (ISBN-10: 0-393-06145-0)
In 1998, fine art and commercial photographer Stephen Wilkes embarked upon a fascinating and personal journey through an important chapter in America's history. In 2003 the task was completed and the result is the beautiful...

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Book Reviews
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan  |  Jan 01, 2007

Location Lighting Solutions: Expert Professional Techniques For Artistic And Commercial Success; by Jack Neubart; Amherst Media, 176 pages; $29.95; (ISBN 0-8174-5909-X)
We all admire the quality of the images seen in major advertising campaigns and popular magazines and we have all speculated on how these beautiful shots were captured. Jack Neubart's...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Bags, Illuminated Pedestals, Background Sweeps, And A Rainsleeve
C.A. Boylan  |  Dec 01, 2006

Paper Trimmer From Purple Cows, Inc.
Purple Cows, Inc., distributed by the Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group, recently introduced the model 1040 paper trimmer. Designed with the digital photographer and scrapbook crafter in mind, this trimmer features a 12" rotary cutter, 12" guillotine blade, a metal cutting surface, ergonomic handles, and two special...

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Book Reviews
Holiday Books For The Traditional Photographer
C.A. Boylan  |  Dec 01, 2006

A gift guide for the photographer in your life (or a hint for those who don't know what accessory you want this holiday season).

Each year we present our annual guide to some of the best photography and imaging books published in the past year. This year's selection spans a wide variety of monographs, essays, and contemplations on the state of the world, all...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Customized Stamps, Storm Cases, And A Faux Brick Column
C.A. Boylan  |  Nov 01, 2006

Customized US Postage Stamps From Zazzle.com
Zazzle.com is working in conjunction with the US Postal Service and Pitney Bowes to offer postage stamps that you can customize with your own images, company logo, website URL, address, or licensed images and text. Each sheet contains 20 1.5x2.5" stamps with current postal value. Contact:

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Book Reviews
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan  |  Nov 01, 2006

The Flight Deck: Digital Rhythms Of Our National Wildlife Refuges; by Jim Jamieson; ImageStream Press, 128 pages; $29.95; (ISBN 0-9729126-2-2)
This title expertly blends today's hottest wildlife conservation issues with over 40 top quality digital photography tips and techniques. Jamieson highlights the most popular National Wildlife Refuges in...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Backgrounds, Portable Hard Drives, Light Meters, And A USB Video Viewing System
C.A. Boylan  |  Oct 01, 2006

The Camerz USB Video Viewing System
Photo Control Corporation's Camerz division has released a new USB Video Viewing System. This device was designed for use with a digital SLR camera and is suitable for photographers who deal with a high volume of portraits. The USB Viewer adapts a high-resolution CCD camera to the digital SLR's viewfinder and...

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Book Reviews
Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan  |  Oct 01, 2006

one2one; Introduction by William Hannigan; teNeues; 216 pages; $55; (ISBN 3-8327-9100-0)
Featuring portraits of celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Nicole Kidman, and George Clooney this title explores the deeper side of the relationship between photographer and subject. The 78 images were created by talented photographers Mark Seliger, Mathew...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Props, Bags, Camera Beanbags, And A Sunpredictor
C.A. Boylan  |  Sep 01, 2006

Replica Stone Pedestals
This new line of faux stone display pedestals is made from durable polyethylene plastic to make them strong enough for indoor and outdoor use. They mimic the look of real stone, measure almost 3 ft tall, and feature a flared bottom for added stability. They are weatherproof and lightweight yet strong enough to resist the cracks and...

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Covering The Photo Beat; Stability, Storage, Portable Battery Kits, And Inkjet Cartridges
C.A. Boylan  |  Aug 01, 2006

Adorama's Flashpoint Studio Case
The Flashpoint Studio Case is available in three different versions, each designed to meet the needs of professional or advanced amateur photographers on the move. These strong cases are lightweight and crafted from a core of Lexan plastic with a dense foam layer that provides extra protection against bumps and shocks.

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