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The individual experience as evidence for the artistic statement
Column 4 with my short opinion on current (photography) affairs or just another short thought related to photography. In any case they all only express a personal opinion. Today's column is on the importance of the individual experience as part of the artistic...
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On portraiture and self portraiture in photography
Column 3 with my short opinion on current (photography) affairs or just another short thought related to photography. In any case they all only express a personal opinion. Today's column is on portraiture and self-portraiture in photography. On portraiture and...
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Semi-private London workshop 2018
Semi-private workshop - B&W and Architecture Masterclass - London, December 2018 - CLOSED Opened to the public with few remaining spots - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED This is a semi-private workshop for max 5 persons now open to the public - there are few spots left....
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Embracing Limitations in Fine Art Photography
Photography and fine-art photography in the digital age, when does photography stop being photography and becomes digital manipulation? What is ‘allowed’ and what isn’t? A deconstruction and an analogy with the evolution of painting and the evolution of analog photography resulting in the recommendation of giving clarity in what has been done in postproduction and anything is allowed.
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Books
Together with co-author Julia Anna Gospodarou we’ve written a book on fine-art photography, black and white photography and architectural photography that’s already considered by many to be one of the best books on black and white photography of the last decade(s) by many renowned photographers and educators.
Photoshop Panels
B&W Artisan Pro is an intuitive and easy to use Photoshop panel for advanced crafting of B&W photographs, with powerful local adjustments features, designed by award-winning photographer Joel Tjintjelaar. With this panel, Joel provides an easy and quick alternative for his advanced B&W editing techniques without the steep learning curve
Video Tutorials
I’ve created a series of 5 video tutorials, in which I will demonstrate my black and white photography processing method that enabled many award-winning photographers, my approach to vision, my approach to color post processing and I will also bring you with me on location to demonstrate long exposure photography.
ND Filters
10% off of all items with code BWVISION10. Together with Formatt-Hitech filters, we’ve created a Joel Tjintjelaar Signature edition ND long exposure photography filter kit with the most neutral Firecrest Ultra ND filters from 3 stops ND filters up to 16 stops ND filters. Available as circular screw-on or rectangular filters with filter-holder.
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IN DEFENSE OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Part 1 of a guide to give some insight in black and white photography and how to create better black and white photographs.
Complete Guide To Long Exposure Photography – 2016 Edition
This long exposure photography tutorial is targeted at several levels: beginners will find a complete guide and an extensive step by step explanation what long exposure photography is, what you need and how to do it yourself. The more experienced long exposure…
Top 10 Photographers
I’ve compiled a list of famous photographers who have had a decisive influence on photography as an art form as we know it today. I’ve categorized the photographers in several genres that are considered fine art genres. If you’re a serious photographer…
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Tutorials and thought-provoking views on black and white fine-art photography. We aim to redefine insights, not rehash commonplaces. Innovate, not conform. A labor of love to challenge your artistic views. To enable craftsmanship, to inspire and enrich life with art. (read more).
My Gear
Although I believe that gear isn’t the most important thing a photographer needs, I realize that having good gear is essential for boosting the moral for any photographer. It can inspire in some ways, it can make it more fun at times when things aren’t going your way and it can make it more effective and time efficient if you can get things right in-camera instead of correcting it in post-production.
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Workshops
Interested in joining a (private) photography workshop or mentorship? I offer all kind of services, included but not limited to: commissioned projects, online workshops, portfolio reviews and video consults. To find out more about my services please click this link. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me by filling out the form on your right or e-mail me directly on info.bwvision@gmail.com.
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