Filters for B&W Photography, by Howard Bond
B&W film users who want to darken a bland sky, or lighten foliage will likely find that filters provide the solution.

Matching Your Papers to Your Films, by Fred Newman
Not all films and papers play nicely together; here’s how to ensure that your materials do so.

Portfolio: Paul Kozal— The Decisive Moment in Landscape Photography

A Transition from Darkroom to Digital, by Dan Anderson
A longtime photographer’s experience offers insights for both silver and silicon users.

Using Photoshop Snapshots to Make a Creative Image, by Ron Harris
A master digital printer takes us from a color RAW file to a final B&W print using 16 layers and 36 Levels adjustments. Download the image from our Web site and follow along.

Printing: Keep it Simple, by Al Weber
Should the ideal printing process be invisible?

Can Better Shades Improve Lens Performance? by Robert Zeichner
Eliminating the flare caused by bright sources of light can increase contrast and apparent sharpness.

Review: HP Designjet Z3100—Bringing Inkjet Printing to the Next Level, by Michael Reichmann
A new 12-color pigment-ink printer offers some features its competitors lack—is it the machine for you?

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