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We would like to congratulate our client Samantha Wolov for winning the 2022 APA National Best of Show. We have had the honor of printing her portafolio since 2014, and every time that we work with her it is a collaboration that we truly appreciate. Thank you Samantha for your trust in our services, and congratulations for your award!

Visual artist Doug Hall and gallery director Trish Bransten visited our studio today to look at an archival pigment print that we produced for Rena Bransten Gallery. &wprints &wfilm

Our clients are very generous, and sometimes they bring to our studio more than film and print orders. Today Chef Michael Tusk, from and , sent us some pizzas and some very fresh produce from his farm Fresh Run Farm in Bolinas. We were just petrified by all this generosity. We appreciate it. Thank you Michael, Dora Tsui, and the rest of the team! Look at the little plums! They are just beautiful… #

The one and only Gordon Parks photographed by Carl Lewis. We had the privilege to work with the original negative and produce archival pigment prints for Mr. Lewis. Stay tuned; there might be more great images to print from Mr. Lewis’ archives. #

We would like to congratulate local Bay Area artist Sadie Barnett for her amazing show at Jessica Silverman Gallery. Dickerman Prints had the privilege to work with her for this show. If you get a chance, stop by the gallery and check out this great show. We loved it!.

Here’s Scott Tanaguchi of Imagetech working on The Polie so that we can keep making c-prints for you!

🤣 The Best Medicine Show
📸 A Collection of Funny Photos

In January 2020, we sent out a call for photography:

We need to laugh now, more than ever, so Dickerman Prints - Photo Lab & Gallery is announcing a call for humorous entries that will lift our spirits and tickle our funny bones.

Who knew that just a few short months later, our need to laugh would be so amplified. To help celebrate humor in the midst of challenge, we present the selected entries from The Best Medicine Show.

https://www.dickermanprints.com/best-medicine-show-gallery

The Best Medicine Show - a Collection of Funny Photos We need to laugh now, more than ever. To help celebrate humor in the midst of challenge, we present the selected entries from The Best Medicine Show.

5 Days Left to Enter

Send us your funniest photos and win a spot in our April Fool's Day exhibition at Dickerman Prints Gallery

Plus, prizes of up to $500!

Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2020

https://www.dickermanprints.com/best-medicine/

The Best Medicine Show - Call for Entries

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📸 ATTN: PHOTOGRAPHERS 🤣🤣🤣

Show us what makes you laugh!

We need to laugh now, more than ever, so Dickerman Prints is announcing a CALL FOR ENTRIES that will lift our spirits and tickle our funny bones.

All genres and styles of photography are welcome, but remember: photographs will be judged primarily on how funny they are!

Learn more and enter here:

https://www.dickermanprints.com/best-medicine/

The Best Medicine Show - Call for Entries A Juried Exhibition of Funny Photographs - Dickerman Prints is announcing a call for humorous entries that will lift our spirits and tickle our funny bones.

Jock McDonald is weaving today one of his prints at Dickerman Prints. This print is part of his Woven body of work. Check out his elaborate pieces at http://www.jockmcdonald.com/weaves This piece is titled Freeway #2. @ San Francisco, California

Check out CURRENCY - which is being featured on CBS Sunday Morning tomorrow. Check your local listings.

"Since the 1980s, Seth Dickerman has been photographing the portraits of presidents that appear on our currency. With magnifications of up to 10,000%, Dickerman's portraits reveal the nicks and scrapes on faces that have weathered years of transactions."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Y-tQDB4rv/

This #SundayMorning Since the 1980s, Seth Dickerman has been photographing the portraits of presidents that appear on our currency. With magnifications of up to 10,000%, Dickerman's portraits reveal the nicks and scrapes on faces that have weathered years of transactions. 🌞💵

Great article about Seth Dickerman’s upcoming show!
Thanks, Sam Whiting!
https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/sf-pop-up-exhibit-features-photos-of-presidents-on-money

SF pop-up exhibit features photos of presidents on money Seth Dickerman's inspiration as a photographer came from driving an ice…

Our dear friend Beth Yarnelle Edwards is hosting an event at Apple in SF next week.

Wednesday, November 7
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Apple Union Square

Discover how to capture authentic moments with photographer Beth Yarnelle Edwards. Known for her intimate portraits of suburban households, she’ll share her process for relating to subjects before taking their photos.

You’ll work in pairs and try her interviewing methods, then use your iPhone to take portraits and experiment with enhancing color, composition, and lighting.

Photo Lab: Behind the Portrait with Beth Yarnelle Edwards Join photographer Beth Yarnelle Edwards to learn how to capture more intimate portraits using iPhone.

Our friends over at Root Division are holding a call for entry!

Deadline is November 1st!

Call for Artists: Wander Woman | Root Division A visual arts non-profit that connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios.

Your film deserves the best!

Our experts have been processing color and black and white negatives for more than 40 years.

Have some old rolls that need developing?→
https://www.dickermanprints.com/processing/

PHOTO TIP OF THE WEEK! ➩
5 tips for Mist/Fog photography!

1. Check the weather in your area
Here in San francisco, we have an abundance of fog, especially out by Ocean Beach. However, it's always a good idea to check the weather and plan ahead. You can also go out and explore your area to find where and when the fog occurs.

2. Keep your camera steady
It's always important to avoid any camera shake. This is especially important when shooting in fog as the low light conditions will cause your camera to use a slower shutter speed, resulting in blurry photos if there’s any movement with your camera.

3. Include a focal point
Finding beautiful fog or rising mist for photography is one thing, but being able to find a subject or focal point is just as important. Without a main subject your picture isn’t likely to hold the interest of the viewer for long. Try searching for a lake or river for wildlife, look for interesting trees, foliage or flowers so that they can be isolated by the fog for a focal point. People can also make for great subjects and give an eerie yet stunning feel.

4. Create A Sense Of Depth
Fog is perfect for creating layers and depth in photos, which is extremely important in landscape photography which can often appear flat and lacking in depth. In fog, objects close to you will appear darker, and everything farther away just seems to disappear into the fog. With that in mind, find objects such as rocks, trees, animals, people or buildings that are positioned at different distances from the camera. This is a great way to create that depth that you’re looking for and make your image more interesting.

5. Look For Foggy Reflections
Another wonderful way to feature fog is to capture reflections in water. Including a reflection of the foggy or misty landscape in your photo can make it even more captivating and appealing. The patterns and forms created by the reflection can be quite stunning, especially if you create a symmetrical composition.

Happy shooting!

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First Steps to Become a More Confident Street Photographer So, you’re thinking of becoming a street photographer? What are the most important things to get you started? Find out!

Tragedy struck Northern California in 2017 when the Atlas Peak Wildfire ripped through Napa County. Entire communities were reduced to piles of ash and precious family treasures were lost forever.

For photographer Norma I. Quintana, the remnants of her home provided a stark backdrop for mourning, healing, and a fascinating series of images.

Norma’s Forage From Fire series features photographs of her charred personal items, set against the black gloves that first-responders used to sift through the rubble.

Recently, we sat down with Norma to chat about her incredible career as a photographer, printing her work at Dickerman Prints, and her exhibition at SF Camerawork.

Forage From Fire - an interview with Norma Quintana

Don't have plans tomorrow?

Head on over to Glass Key Photo for a meet and greet with Mike Bain from Ilford!

Starting at 2pm, Mike will be helping out answering any questions you may have, plus a prize giveaway!

News Glass Key Photo is San Francisco's premier spot for film photography. Traditional, analog, old school...whatever you want to call it. We just love FILM.

Tuesday tips :)

Six Portrait Photography Tips for Beginners Portrait photography is by far one of the most popular genres of photography, and it comes with its own sets of challenges and things you should keep in mind. If you're new to portrait work, this great video will give you six helpful tips and tricks.

Call for Entry!

Deadline is September 28, 2018 with a chance to win up to $500!

Call to Artists: Art About Agriculture Download a full prospectus to submit your artwork for The Eleventh Annual Art About Agriculture, an upcoming group exhibition at the Santa Paula Art Museum.

PHOTO TIP OF THE WEEK! ➩ 5 tips of drone photography!

1. Check the UAV forecast
Always check the UAV forecast, which gives important information for the safety of both the pilot, the aircraft, and other people or buildings in the vicinity. It tells you which areas are off-limits, what the weather will be like for that day, how many GPS satellites are active within a particular area, and many more.

2. Shoot in RAW format
Taking photos in digital RAW format gives you more versatility in image post-processing. The significant amount of detail and resolution that can be preserved includes more levels of brightness, allowing you to make greater exposure and color adjustments without making the photo look unnatural—or worse, posterized due to color banding that’s common in low-resolution JPEG images.

3. Be prepared to improvise
There will be times when no careful planning can prepare you for difficult and unexpected shooting situations.Take advantage of gloomy skies to alter the mood of your image. Use unexpected direct sunlight to capture interesting shadows. Get creative and turn less-than-ideal situations into an unexpected photo opportunity. The results might even come out better than you expected.

4. Create higher resolution images with panoramic shots
Some drones have a built-in Panorama Mode, but if your drone’s camera does not have that feature, you can simply take several shots while panning the camera to capture more of a certain scene, then stitch the shots together using an editing software like Adobe Lightroom to create a single, high-quality panoramic image. This technique will allow you to capture higher resolution images and retain important image details, as well as capture an entire scene that can’t be taken with a single wide-angle shot due to the legal height limit for unmanned aerial vehicles.

5. Seek out symmetry, patterns, and lines & play with lights and shadows!
Shooting with a drone gives you a chance to see lights and shadows in a new and different way, especially when the sun is low. Capture those dramatic after sunrise and before sunset shots from high above the ground and discover how shadows can completely change the scene. They also allow you to capture patterns that aren’t visible when approached from other vantage points. Take advantage of that bird's eye view!

Have fun shooting!

Love underwater photography?

This contest gives you the option to either submit your own photographs or give ratings for those who have already submitted – check it out!

Critique the Community: Underwater Photography | Fstoppers Do you want to know how to improve your underwater photos? Submit your best shots now for a chance to receive feedback and win one of two Fstoppers' original tutorials.

Don't miss out on SF Camerawork's annual benefit auction this Saturday!

The benefit auction is SF Camerawork's most important fundraiser of the year as it directly supports their exhibitions, publications, and programs dedicated to emerging photographers.

Here's a sneak peak of some of the work we helped print and frame!

Find out more about the event and purchase tickets →http://www.sfcamerawork.org/auction