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Official book release From Basics to Fine Art

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October 6, 2015 by Julia Anna Gospodarou

From Basics To Fine Art – Black and White Photography – Architecture and Beyond – Best-selling Book by Julia Anna Gospodarou and Joel Tjintjelaar

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BEST-SELLING EBOOK FROM BASICS TO FINE ART – BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY - ARCHITECTURE AND BEYOND

FROM BASICS TO FINE ART

– Black and White Photography – Architecture and Beyond –

by Julia Anna Gospodarou & Joel Tjintjelaar

The long-awaited 424-page eBook is now available and has become a best seller. You can purchase it at the link below.

From Basics to Fine Art - Black and White Photography Book

€49 | $59

BOOK PREVIEW

You can consult an extensive  BOOK PREVIEW  containing the Table of Contents and a few fragments from the book to get an idea of what the book covers.

From Basics to Fine Art - Book Preview - Graphic Design by Artur J Heller & Camerapixo

From Basics to Fine Art – Book Preview – Graphic Design by Artur J Heller & Camerapixo

Depending on the area you purchase the book from the price will be € 49 for buyers in the Euro zone, and $ 59 for buyers from the rest of the world.

From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography – The Book by Julia Anna Gospodarou and Joel Tjintjelaar is a book on fine art black and white photography with a focus on architectural fine art and long exposure photography (eBook format).
Everything about the artistic side, the practical side, the philosophical side but also the business and financial side of photography, plus… the secret to success by Julia and Joel.
Our black and white processing methods, our long exposure methods and workflows analyzed in depth with examples and extensive hands-on explanations, extended analysis of our award-winning images, plus the theoretical base for what we do so you don’t just apply a method, but start creating your own black and white (en)Visionography right away. More than 400 pages of knowledge from our extensive experience as fine art photographers and from the long years of studying art, architecture and everything related to image representation.
Tens of images from our portfolio, recent and from the archives dating even more than 10 years ago, explained and analyzed in a simple and clear way.
A book written in simple English, so every lover of photography with medium knowledge of the language, regardless where they are, can easily understand and use the information the moment they read it. As they say, great ideas don’t need complicated words. We totally agree.

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TESTIMONIALS –  What the experts think about the book:

“Outside of Ansel Adams’ Basic Photo Series, From Basic to Fine Art, by Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou, is the best book on black and white photography written in the last 40 years.” (…) “The importance of the book is reached in Julia’s and Joel’s abilities to blend the practice of classical form and content in vision and technique, so that Form is Content. While others claim to have achieved this state of aesthetic grace, this is the first time I have seen it accomplished with great skill and with a brilliant explanation of how to get there.” (…) “ I consider Julia’s (en)Visionography and Photography Drawing the most important innovation in B&W photography since the invention of the Zone System.” (…)

– George DeWolfe  – Fine Art Photographer, Instructor & Writer  (Luminous Landscape)

“In today’s humankind ever-increasing urge for homogenization and uniformity, Joel and Julia stand out. Joel is the modern equivalent of what Ansel Adams did for black and white photography in the film era, always exploring new horizons, new techniques, and new frontiers to explore. Julia Anna, on the other hand, is the chimera of Imogen Cunningham and Vivian Maier, merging one of the sharpest eyes in the art world with the artistic flair to make every image canvas come alive.” (…) “Their book and stunning images testify to their intellectual curiosity and desire to understand where they are coming from, who they became and where they are going, together with taking black & white art to ever higher dizzying heights.” (…)

– Dr. Charles Paul Azzopardi – Fine Art Photographer & Medical Doctor

“I have now finished reading the book from beginning to end. For anyone who is both passionate and willing to understand what Fine Art Black and White Photography is all about, this book in an absolute must buy in my opinion. The way in which both Joel and Julia explain everything is easy to follow and with great detail. Not only do they explain their personal vision but also share some of their secrets in what it takes to produce some of the best Fine Art Architecture images around today. I have been making Black and White photographs for a few years and I have learnt so much from these two photographers especially as they explain how to approach architecture, understanding the light and reaching out for a better composition. If architecture is not your thing but long exposure photography in general is, Joel and Julia explain everything there is to know about the subject including some of the pitfalls to watch out for. All in all, this is the one book which i will reach for time and time again for both interesting reading and also as a great reference source.”

– Ian Barber – Fine Art Photographer & Instructor

“I am quite certain that for all black and white photographers at least, that this epic new publication will rest comfortably alongside the Bruce Barnbaum bible (“Art of Photography”). Barnbaum managed to straddle the old wet and analogue process of photography, and the new, digital age. He gave us an insight into the art of the process, whether A or D, and his ideas are still relevant today. Gospodarou and Tjintjelaar have finally given black and white photography a massive – not to say transcending – push into the digital age!” (…) “…an amazing – not to say epic – book, which not only is a great read – especially with all its practical advice – but is a ‘good book’ as well: it will be read, and cherished, for many years to come.”

– Jack Torcello – Fine Art Photographer & Writer

“Julia Anna Gospodarou and Joel Tjintjelaar – Masters In Fine Art Photography. Julia and Joel have entered an exclusive club in the world of photography once reserved for the likes of Ansel Adams, Julius Brassai, Minor White, and Henri Cartier-Bresson. They are accomplished international award-winning photographers. (…) Their book From Basics to Fine Art is superbly presented providing all the means for creating fine art photographic images. (…) As you explore its contents you will find that they have removed the uncertainty and mystique in creating black and white fine art images. Their goal is quite simple, provide the tools and foundation to develop one’s confidence, personal style, and creative vision in the medium of fine art imagery. (…) What’s nice about adding “From Basics To Fine Art ” to your library is that it is timeless, always there for inspiration as a resource for creating superb fine art photographs. I can personally attest through their endeavor above all else Julia and Joel take pleasure in witnessing others become accomplished fine art photographers. Thank you both for sharing.”

– Richard Terpolilli – Fine Art Photographer

“If you’re interested in black and white photography, the names Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou will probably need no introduction. The work of both photographers has helped define, and push the boundaries of long exposure photography, a relatively new genre in the fine art world. Julia and Joel have joined forces to write a new ebook called From Basics to Fine Art: Black and White Photography – Architecture and Beyond. It is principally aimed at photographers interested in using long exposure techniques to photograph buildings, with some chapters being more general and having a wider appeal. (…) You have two photographers whose work I admire immensely explaining how they create their images, from their general philosophy to the specifics of long exposures and post-processing. If you’ve ever looked at their photos and wondered how they achieved the results they do then this ebook has the answers. It’s a tremendous act of generosity and sharing. No one else seems to be doing this stuff yet, or at least doing it and teaching it, so that makes some of the content unique. If you’re a fan of either of these authors, and want to learn the secrets behind their work, then it’s a must buy.”

– Andrew Gibson – Photographer & Writer (DPS – Digital Photography School Review)

“I’ve just spent the past 3 weeks, not just reading and learning about Black and White, Long Exposure Architectural Fine Art Photography, but feeling like I’ve shared an intimate conversation with it’s authors. “From Basics to Fine Art” is an echo of both Joel and Julia’s love for Architectural Photography, and it’s a book that’s far more than the pages it’s written on. (…) ” …to review this book would be like reviewing the Bible. An almost impossible task, due to the amount and depth of content to be covered.” (…) “I can only do this with words, “It’s a Masterpiece”, for anyone that has any interest in shooting Black and White Long Exposure Architectural Fine Art Photography. This title simply has to be on your bookshelf. If you’re just starting out, or already an expert in this field, again …. buy this book you will learn far more than you expect from it. I certainly did.” (…) “To conclude …. Circa 1950, Ansel Adams first published a trilogy of photography books called, “The Camera, The Negative and The Print”, widely accepted as the gospel in terms of producing and printing photographic images. I can’t help but think that Joel and Julia have produced a volume that will have the same effect as Ansel’s books did, and continue to do so to this day.”

– Antony Northcutt – Fine Art Photographer & Instructor

“I started reading books by lots of different photographers that specialized in various fields of photography, trying to rekindle that spark that made me love photography in the first place.  One book stood out head and shoulders from the rest. “From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography, Architecture and beyond” by Joel Tjintjelaar and Julia Anna Gospodarou.  The title is self-explanatory. They share in detail their way of approaching a black and white fine art shoot, how to (en)Vision™ the soul of a structure, from planning to final execution. Lots of tips and tricks to sidestep the learning curve. I found the chapter dedicated to the proper processing of black and white conversions very helpful. I still have to finish the 400+ page book, but I’ve learnt so much already. Joel and Julia Anna also touch on the use of filters, other essential equipment and how to use it properly. This is an essential “bible” of sorts for anyone remotely interested in black and white fine art photography. Its an overload of information, and one of the most generous books I’ve read in terms of the knowledge that is shared. “

– Marcell van Aswegen – Fine Art Photographer

“Honestly speaking, I purchased in my life so many books and video tutorials but no comparison at all with your book. The way you explain the vision and technique is beyond imagination, even small macro details are there. No words to describe such a great book. Really, I’m impressed with the amount of info. So many questions I’m trying to answer for a long time and I finally found the correct answer. Chapeaux to both of you and thank you again.”

– Dany Eid – Fine Art Photographer

“I would like to thank both Julia and Joel for creating this magnificent work, “From Basic To Fine Art”! It’s on top of my list of favorite photography books. In fact, it’s the best and most complete work I have ever read about fine art black and white photography. So my advise to all who are serious about art and photography in particular: Buy, read and study “From Basic To Fine Art”!”

– Jan Beernaert – Fine Art Photographer

“I wanted to let you know that the book was amazing, very beautiful but also great lessons and clearly walked me through how you achieved the look of your amazing photos. I was so inspired by the two of you. I am extremely happy with the purchase and the inspiration and training that the book provided. Just thought that you would like to know how people see the book and what they are able to achieve thanks to you.

– Nigel Bullers – Fine Art Photographer

“Julia Anna Gospodarou’s and Joel Tintjelaar’s book “From Basics To Fine-Art” has changed my photography. Your definition of “What Is Fine Art Photography” set the stage for me to up everything I do now with my art. Thank you!!! If you are serious about your art, you need to buy the eBook From Basics to Fine Art.

– David Davis – Fine Art Photographer

“Dear Julia & Joel, Thank you for this book! It’s opening for me a whole new life of photography. Over the past years I’ve been thinking: “What do I like to take pictures of?”. And with this book you hit me and this is what I like. A few weeks ago I showed a picture I have made according to your book and people liked it. So, I’m very happy and that’s because of you! Thank you for that! The book is very special and different from all the other books about photography. It helps you create a vision for the longer time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

– Jan Bubbermann – Fine Art Photographer

“The book has been my companion for the past weeks and what a delicious time it has been! The book is very well written and the title couldn’t fit better to the content. You managed to cover from scratch to the cherry on top of the cake. Impressive accomplishment! I was quite surprised for you guys even sharing the business model. Congratulations for such an open will to share. For me, the shooting technique was absorbed smoothly, and although I already had some of the initial knowledge, it was quite refreshing to go through it with the connective line to reach the final goal of a fine art image. The post-processing has bigger depth and it is still in abortion. I will have to consolidate that information with practice on some of my images. Wrapping up, I’m officially a big fan of the book.

– Rui Melo – Fine Art Photographer

Thank you note:

Special thanks to our graphic designer Artur J. Heller from Camerapixo who is a highly talented and creative graphic designer and to our erudite proofreader, Charles Paul Azzopardi, a Fine-art photographer himself.

FROM BASICS TO FINE ART

– Black and White Photography – Architecture and Beyond –

From Basics to Fine Art - Black and White Photography Book

€49 | $59

Julia Anna Gospodarou – (en)Visionographer

Julia Anna GospodarouJulia Anna Gospodarou Fine Art black and white photographer is an internationally acclaimed photographer, architect with a Master degree, author and highly sought-after educator, teaching workshops and lecturing around the world. Founder of (en)Visionography™ and creator of Photography Drawing™, author of the best-selling book From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography , with high distinctions in the most important photography competitions worldwide (International Photography Awards IPA Photographer of the Year, World Photography Awards SWPA and Hasselblad Masters finalist, as well as 80+ more awards), widely published internationally in books and magazines, Julia is passionate about the art in photography and striving to spread it into the world.

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Fluid Time III – Two Worlds The third image in m Fluid Time III – Two Worlds
The third image in my 2013 Fluid Time series. This is one of the most interesting buildings in Chicago, the Hancock Center. One of the things I love about this building, in terms of architectural design is that the structural frame of the building is placed exteriorly and not at the interior as usually, and it is visible on the façade. For those who are wondering, this x-braced reinforcement system allows for larger open spaces in the interior of the building which is why it is ideal for an office building like this, and it also allows for rising taller structures. When it was built, in 1965, the Hancock Center was meant to be the second taller building in the world. 
Like all the images in the series, here too, I used the tilt function of the tilt-shift lens, to focus on the relation between the 2 buildings – hence the title: Two Worlds. 
You can find limited edition prints of this and more images at www.juliaannagospodarou.com 

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Fluid Time II – Utopian Connections Second in my Fluid Time II – Utopian Connections
Second in my 2013 Fluid Time series, this image shows the Prudential Plaza Tower in Chicago, flanked by the Prudential Plaza One building and the Aon Center.
Here I used again the tilt function of the tilt-shift lens, as I did in all the images in this series, to isolate different planes of focus in order to create depth. 
There are three things that you can use to create depth: composition, selective depth of field, and selective work with light. All 3 of them are just as powerful if used right. 
I’m working right now on finalizing a video course about creating B&W photography where I will get into a lot of details about these aspects and many more. If you are interested, keep an eye on this space and I’ll be back with more about it very soon. 
You can find limited edition prints of this and more images at www.juliaannagospodarou.com 

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Fluid Time I – Parallel Realities One of my favo Fluid Time I – Parallel Realities
One of my favorite series, shot in 2013 in Chicago – one of my favorite cities. In this series, I worked with the tilt function of the tilt-shift lens to create selective focus, a technique that gained traction among fine art photographers after that. Which is one of the reasons why I consider this one of my most important series. I believe what we do becomes even more valuable if we can not only express ourselves through photography, but we can also inspire others. 
You can find limited edition prints of this and more images at www.juliaannagospodarou.com
Have a great weekend, everyone! 

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Happy New Year 2021! Wishing a wonderful new year Happy New Year 2021! 
Wishing a wonderful new year to everyone, filled with much love, peace, and inspiration. 
Yours truly.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! 
A special Christmas this year, coming after a strange year that was like nothing we knew. Now that this year is almost over, we can start looking with trust and hope to the new year to bring back all the things we missed this year.  Stay safe and enjoy these special days with your loved ones.
Shortly into the new year, I’ll have a nice surprise for you. Something many of you asked for. If you’re curious, you can subscribe to my website and find out http://bit.ly/enV_Subscribe Also, I’ll be back with some holiday offers these days. Stay tuned. 
Trivia: This image is a 10-shot panorama made with the medium format. The resulted image is so large that you can practically print it in any size. It is also so large that Lightroom can’t even show a 1:1 preview, so you can only process it in Photoshop. 
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_Flow State II – Toronto_ I’ve always loved wo _Flow State II – Toronto_
I’ve always loved working with motion blur, especially combined with great architecture, and shooting this series was one of the best experiences doing that. Planning to go back to Toronto next year for some more.
In the meanwhile, until tomorrow, you can still find at the link below (LINK IN BIO too) the 2020 Black Friday/Cyber Week discounts: my book and tutorials, and other great offers I curated. Lots of offers for great inspiration.
http://blog.juliaannagospodarou.com/gear-photography-deals/

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_Latent Equilibrium - Los Angeles_ Happy weekend, _Latent Equilibrium - Los Angeles_
Happy weekend, everyone! 
You are invited to our upcoming LIVE ONLINE (en)Visionography Workshop - The Art of B&W Fine Art Photography, on Nov 20-22.
Among others, you will see how this image was created, from start to finish.  LINK IN BIO
http://blog.juliaannagospodarou.com/live-online-photography-workshop-november-2020/
The first 2 workshops were a huge success, the next one will be even better. See you there!
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Delighted to be published again in the most import Delighted to be published again in the most important Greek photography magazine Φωτογράφος “The Photographer”, in a special issue dedicated to architectural photography. I’m honored to be featured with an interview and a series of my architectural work.
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_良心の残響 Conscience Reverberation I – To _良心の残響 Conscience Reverberation I – Tokyo_
One more image in my collection from a fascinating city. I can’t wait to get back to Tokyo for another workshop when the borders open.
In the meanwhile, if you want to learn to create this kind of images, like hundreds of other students have over the years, you can join our live online (en)Visionography workshop - The Art of B&W Photography, on November 20-22. It will be a captivating journey into black and white fine art photography and if I am to quote my students, “Taking Julia’s (en)Visionography workshop was the best decision I could make for my photography”. Sign up here  https://bit.ly/enVLiveNov2020 (link also in bio) Only a few spots left.

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