Why You Should Proof Print Detail at Full Size

Sharpness, noise, and edge quality can be precisely evaluated only in a full-scale proof. A full-scale slice will increase proofing efficiency and economy.   Noise, sharpness, and edge quality can be precisely evaluated only in a full-scale proof. A full-scale slice will increase proofing efficiency...

A Conversation With Photographer Eric Meola

Unlocking The Secrets Of The Creative Process – A Conversation Between Eric Meola & John Paul Caponigro

August, 2017 Eric Meola What is the process of creativity? Where does it come from, and how does it evolve? Recently, photographer and PPD contributor Eric Meola raised those questions in an interview with photographer and educator John Paul Caponigro, whose work will soon be...

Conversations With Photographers @ Santa Fe Workshops

For over 30 years, I’ve enjoyed having conversations with photographers about their art. First for Preview, then for View Camera and Camera Arts magazines, now with Santa Fe Workshops on Zoom. Sign up for my newsletter, Insights, for invitations to future events. Enjoy previous Zoom conversations. Chris...

Lightroom 2026’s New Features Showcased By 3 Digital Gurus

 Tour Lightroom’s 2026’s new features with three digital gurus. First, Colin Smith shows you how to use new features in Lightroom. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Assisted Culling 07:21 Shadow and reflection in Remove Object 08:18 Dust Removal 09:27 Updated Reflection Removal 10:28 Point Color Variance...

7 Take Aways From Photographer Stephen Shore’s Master Class

Stephen Shore recently gave a four-lecture Master Class at the Jeu De Paume in Paris. The story he told about how these two pictures were made (24 hours apart) reveals a great deal about his process and vision. “I made this photograph at the intersection...

Ekphrastic Writing – When Words Make Art Speak

Read Amanda Flagler’s poetic response here. . Ekphrasis. If it sounds like Greek to you, you’re right. It means description. Capable of taking any form, ekphrastic writing is a genre that interprets works of art, expanding the experiences they offer and possibly even their meanings....

Enjoy The 2025 Camden Festival Of Poetry

Jane Hirshfield Keynote The 2025 Camden Festival Of Poetry Is Coming! It’s free and open to the public. Register here.   Enjoy all the pre-festival events!   April 3 – Thursday, 1:00-2:30 pm EST Bates College Ekphrastic Workshop – John Paul Caponigro & Myronn Hardy...

Tributes To Paul Caponigro R.I.P.

© Ginette Vachon   Paul Caponigro died of congestive heart failure on Sunday, Nov 10. Born in Boston in 1932, at a young age, Paul Caponigro displayed dual passions for photography and music. He studied at Boston University College of Music in 1950 before deciding...

10 Of Our Favorite Books On Writing

During our online conversation, An Open Book, Cig Harvey and I mentioned some of our favorite books on writing – and promised to make more recommendations. Here’s a quick list containing some of our favorite books on writing. Cig’s Picks These are soulful books on...