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We have created what we hope will be a valuable online resource to help you grow artistically. This list includes Websites that should inspire you, educate you, and lead you to what we think are “best of breed” products and services. We have broken this list into the following categories:

• Some of Our Favorite Photographic Artists
• Inspiring Visual Resources
• Organizations Worth Joining
• Products We Like and Use
• Services We Like and Use
• Worthwhile Educational Services
• Other Useful Stuff

Some of Our Favorite Photographic Artists

Considering the total number of photographer’s Websites we’ve visited, you might wonder why we list just these few Websites. We think, and believe that you too will find them all to be photographers who have a well-defined style, have pushed their art in new ways, or just create fascinating art that holds viewer’s attention. Let us know what you think, and please suggest any Websites that you think should be added. We are not looking for “big names”; instead, it is all about the work. Send us an e-mail if you have a suggestion.

www.jenniferhudsonfineart.com
Jennifer’s images are compelling, moving, often haunting as she explores themes of restoration of the fallen, forgotten and broken in spirit. “It is my honor and privilege to share my artistic journey with you… As much as I hope to challenge you, I have set out to be challenged in return...” Jenn Hudson

www.craigcorbinphotography.com
Craig’s images are powerful visual representations of the universal hope for redemption and restoration. “Despair, sadness, isolation…  although these feelings are dark, they are also the times when we seek to discover or see the light around us...” Craig Corbin

www.andrzejdragan.com
Andrze’s  portraits are dramatic, whimsical, and sometimes disturbing. We are inspired by his edgy, textured editing style. His black and white work is visually stunning.

http://www.christopherleedonovan.com
Amazing stuff by any standard. Be sure to check out his thirty “before” and “after” gallery where you can see image editing taken to the max.

http://www.tenneson.com
Okay—so, we have a “big name” on the list: Joyce Tenneson. Who doesn’t love her work? You are really missing out if you don’t have at least one of her books.

http://www.jimmywilliamsstock.com
http://www.jimmywilliamsgalleryprints.com/
Jimmy is an amazing award-winning commercial photographer who is also a fine art photographer. His “music maker” gallery of musicians on his fine art site is a must see. Classic photography done exceptionally well.  

http://www.howardschatz.com
There are so many good things that can be said about Howard’s work, but the one lesson most photographers can learn from him is his uncommonly well-focused approach of working on “projects” that result in incredible bodies of work that turn into portfolios, shows, and books.

http://tomchambersphoto.com
Tom is a wonderful example of a fine art photographer who has an amazing talent of pre-visualizing an image and then putting in a huge effort to take that concept from idea to print. Check out the series, “Dreaming in Reverse”.

http://www.ricardovillagran.com
Ricardo is another photographer who excels at moving a concept into a powerful story-telling image. Then, he repeats this over and over until he has a full body of work based upon one concept.

http://www.samgrayportraits.com
If you are looking for a role model of a photographer who continuously evolves artistically—Sam is your man. He has transformed himself from an accomplished portrait photographer into a fine art painter using natural media as well as digital that enables him to move a photograph into the realm of art that is way beyond mere "photographic painting."

http://waldensphotography.com
With all the digital technologies available to photographers these days, it is easy to throw too much of it into creating portraits. Tim shows how these new technologies can be used to create stunning classic black and white prints—that remain timeless. Don’t miss his Relationships Gallery.

http://www.studiorainville.com/
Arthur is steeped in art history and it shows in everything he does; the way he speaks about photography, his Website, and his work. He puts on “should not be missed” workshops that he calmly claims can change your photographic life—and it can if you listen carefully.

http://wbranson.com
"Creator of Fine Portraiture since 1972", states his Website. Bill’s work is exceptionally fine. His work has earned him a spot at the top of the list of the best portrait photographers in the world—and his studio is a great example of an incredibly well-marketed business.  

http://www.davidrobin.com/Pages/francepage.html
Every now and then a photographer comes up with a new print process or workflow that makes the work be all it can be. David scans traditional art papers used by old masters and does some amazing blends to make wonderful fine art prints.

http://www.bymichaelo.com
Two to four days of image editing and Michaelo uses Adobe Photoshop to create photographic images that are more unreal than real—yet, still very believable. His “before” and “after” images help you understand why it takes so much time to create the wonderful art he creates.

http://joelgrimes.com
Powerful. Powerful imagery. Steller story-telling. Joel’s work is outstanding. His work shows what can happen when concept, hard work, and digital technologies all come together in a creative way.

Inspiring Visual Resources

www.alternativephotography.com
Inspired, creative, artful applications of alternative imaging and printmaking processes; a great visual resource for textures and hand-brushed borders.

www.flickr.com/groups/masters_of_vintage
An amazing and diverse collection of images done with vintage photographic processes such as Daguerreotype, Tintype, Wet-Plate, Collodion, Bromoil, and more.

http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
A comprehensive collection of historical art images that I return to for color palette and texture inspiration. The oil paintings and etchings have a particular influence on my work.

www.deviantart.com
Cutting edge artists working in photography, digital and traditional art post their best work here. A great resource to stretch your creative vision.

http://www.robertkleingallery.com
This art gallery offers wonderful examples of nineteenth and twentieth century, and contemporary fine art photography by many well-known, and lesser known photographers.  

Organizations Worth Joining

www.ppa.com
Professional Photographers of America is

www.digitalweddingforum.com
Digital Wedding Forum

http://www.nanpa.org/

www.wppionline.com
Wedding Photographers International

Products We Like and Use

We’ll be adding more detail to this section in the next few weeks.

Papers & Matting and Framing Supplies

www.lexjet.com
metallic inkjet paper

www.breathingcolor.com
fine art papers

www.inkjetart.com
fine art papers and ink

www.legionpaper.com
fine art papers

www.hahnemuehle.com
fine art papers, gallery wrap system

www.museofineart.com
fine art papers

www.parrotcolor.com
fine art papers, Epson printers and ink

www.pictureframes.com
great selection and great prices for frames

www.codamount.com
mounting supplies and equipment

Software

www.alienskin.com
file editing plugin software

www.topazlabs.com
file editing plugin software

www.lucisart.com
file editing plugin software

www.adobe.com
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

http://www.photodex.com/
ProShow Gold and ProShow Producer

Other

Services We Like and Use

http://animoto.com

https://www.yousendit.com

http://www.bigcommerce.com

Worthwhile Educational Services & Websites

www.Lynda.com
There is no better value, nor better online way to learn Adobe Photoshop and many, many other products as well--than Lynda.com! $25 per month and you have access to thousands of hours of online training that can be accessed by both computers and many PDAs. A great way to learn.

http://www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/cp/cco/art.html#art151
UNC Online Art History courses are rigorous and require a considerable amount of effort that is more than worthwhile. Art 152: History of Western Art II is excellent, and
Art History 151: History of Western Art I is also worthwhile if you have time for two courses.

http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com
John Paul is an excellent teacher and his Website offers many, many valuable resources ranging from free PDF files to reasonably-priced DVDs on a wide-range of topics.

Other Useful Stuff