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FOTOBIZ is a new affordable and easy to use business management software designed expressly for the freelance photographer. FotoBiz automates the process of creating and tracking photographic assignments, stock photography submissions and invoicing-accounts receivable. An "Image Log" keeps track of the photographs in your file and a "Gear Module" keeps track of your equipment. FotoBiz creates over 100 documents, forms, labels and reports. Thirty pre-written letters help you deal with contracts, submissions, late or lost images, collections, thank you notes, and more. FotoBiz also integrates fotoQuote 4.0 (the stock photo pricing software) with assignment and stock pricing. Special introductory price, $199.95 (regular price $299.95). Contact: Cradoc Corp., PO Box 1310, Point Roberts WA 98281. Phone: 1-800-679-0202. Fax: 1-206-842-1381. E-mail: info@fotoBiz.net . >http://www.fotoBiz.net .

 

TECHNIQUES FOR BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY: Creativity and Design by Roger Fremier. This book covers every aspect of the picture-taking process, from inception, to set-up, to execution. Fremier gives you tools to stretch your artistic vision. This includes information on creating your own "Idea Booklet" for recording random thoughts for new portraits; exercises to improve your brain-storming for photographic ideas; and examples of unique visions he’s created himself. ($19.95; ISBN: 1-58428-033-6) Contact: Amherst Media, P.O. Box 586, Buffalo NY 14226. Phone: 1 800 622-3278. Fax: 1 800 622-3298. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstore.htm#1584280336 .

PORTRAITS AND FIGURES: Developing Style In Creative Photography, by Terry Hope. Nineteen internationally-recognized black-and-white photographers are featured, explaining their many uses of lighting, composition, posing, and presentation, as well as their approaches to mood, style, and effect. What comes through clearly is the flexibility built into black and white images--the way they can be manipulated and transformed. A rediscovery of ancient toning methods and half-forgotten early printing processes adds an extra dimension. ($29.95; ISBN:1-883403-69-3; 144 pages) Contact: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Ave S, New York NY 10016-8810. Phone: 1 800 367-9692. Web: www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstore.htm#1883403693

STUDIO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN BLACK & WHITE, Techniques and Images, by David Derex. Studio portrait photography offers photographers opportunities to reflect the character and individuality of their subjects. Black and white studio portraiture emphasizes this ability by removing the distractions of color and allowing the viewer to focus on the true nature of the subject. David Derex reveals his secrets for capturing beauty images, cutting-edge fashion shots, powerful images of athletes, romantic wedding portraits and sweet images of children. Each technique is presented with concise technical information and illustrated with the author's top studio images. ($29.95; 128 pages; ISBN: 1-58428-029-8) Contact: Amherst Media, Inc, 155 Rano St, Ste 300, Buffalo NY 14207. Phone: 1 800 622-3278. Fax: 1 800 622-3298. Web: www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstore.htm#1584280298

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