ART OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY, by John Garrett. Using 190 pictures as examples, with precise details on how they were taken and printed, an internationally acclaimed photographer provides a wealth of practical advice. Covers exposure, lighting, film, filters, formats, composition, and darkroom techniques, as well as insights on how to approach different subjects, from scenics to sports, architecture, portraits, candids, and more. ($19.95; ISBN: 1-85732-956-2) Contact: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Ave S, New York NY 10016-8810. Phone: 1 800 805-5489. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#1857329562 .

THE LAW FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, by Leonard D. DuBoff. This long-popular and newly revised edition gives a straightforward look at the legal issues faced by stock photographers. Complete with a practical topic-by-topic format and sample forms and contracts. Keep this handy guide on your desk, to tackle the legal aspects of your stock photography business. ($19.95; ISBN: 1-58115-225-6) Contact: Allworth Press, 10 E 23rd St, Ste 510, New York NY 10010. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#1581152256 .

PHOTOGRAPHER'S LIGHTING HANDBOOK, by Lou Jacobs, Jr. Here's a book from a long-time stock photographer and former ASMP president. From landscapes made in nature's light to portraits or still life created with the man-made kind, the techniques detailed in this book will help readers build a foundation for great images of special places and important moments. The educational illustrations in the book are the author's own, as well as those of fellow photographers. ($29.95; ISBN: 1-58428-076-X) Contact: Amherst Media, 155 Rano St, Ste 300, Buffalo NY 14207. Phone: 1 800 622-3278. Fax: 1 800 622-3298. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#158428076X .

The ASPP 2002 Education-Weekend Seminars. Meet photographers and photo researchers. Learn of advances in digital technology, marketing preferences of photobuyers, gripes and compliments of photo suppliers. Deadline for registration is September 3, 2002. For a detailed description of the seminars you can go to the home page at http://www.aspp.com. The brochure and the registration form are both downloadable as PDF files. Contact: American Society of Picture Professionals, 409 South Washington St, Alexandria VA 22314. Phone/Fax: 1 703 299-0219. aspp1@idsonline.com.

HINDSIGHT'S PHOTO PRICE GUIDE SOFTWARE is automated pricing for the stock photographer along, with tips that can help you get more from sales, plus guidelines on granting accurate rights, and how to protect yourself legally. An extensive pricing database covers a broad range of usages, plus all world currencies. The author, James Cook, has decades of experience negotiating prices for thousands of photo leases, and has been writing commercial software for ten years. His expertise, combined with data gathered from diverse sources in the stock industry, make Photo Price Guide a valuable tool for any stock photo licensing process. (Cost of the Price Guide is $95 for a single cpu license; additional cpu licenses are $50 each, or 10 licenses for $500 or 25 licenses for $1,000.) For additional information and free demos, visit: www.hindsightltd.com .

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