As opposed to when photographers were shooting black and white film and were like “damn, I love the colors in this but I didn’t bring my third body.” This is the greatest time in the world to be a photographer. Now you can make extraordinary black and whites, extraordinary colors, and you don’t have to decide on it until afterwards. I was using Ansel’s approach for a long time, but then I met Phil and I really liked his system. It was called Beyond the Zone System by Phil Davis. I’d go from highlights to shadows, I’d put it through this computer and it would give me a number that would tell me how long to develop for. I had a freaking calculator and it was bizarre all the stuff that I went through. I was predominantly a black and white shooter, and I would almost process per image. You can’t underexpose and you certainly can’t overexpose by three stops, but it’s not like shooting Kodachrome. Alpha Universe: Is technical precision important to you? Obviously it’s important to any photographer who cares about his craft, but….Īndy Katz: I have to say in this day and age it’s not as critical. Thank god, though, because otherwise I’d probably be making fries at McDonald’s. I saw that and all of a sudden was like, that’s what I’m going to do! It was very weird. #8x10 wine maps skinWow, you could actually touch the skin of all these people! It was like a light bulb went off. I was enamored not only by the imagery but the tonality. Karsh shot with an 8x10 and made contact prints. Why do you think it affected you so much?Īndy Katz: One of the things that really blew my mind about the book was the technical aspect of it. #8x10 wine maps isoSony Alpha α900, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM II Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 1/60-sec, f/4.5, ISO 320 Alpha Universe: I understand your interest in photography originated in childhood, when your dad gave you a Yousuf Karsh book. When we sat down with Andy for a wide-ranging conversation, we learned that his desire to become a photographer wasn’t kindled as much by sweeping landscapes as it was by richly-toned black and white portraits. Katz’ portraits of people in India and his chronicling of disappearing Jewish culture in Eastern Europe are extraordinary. Traveling the world with a camera in hand, the prolific artist and original Sony Artisan Of Imagery captures much more than the pretty vineyards of Northern California or Bordeaux, France. All products are designed and packaged and shipped by me from my home.By William Sawalich Andy Katz is widely known as the world’s premier photographer of the lifestyle and rare earth of wine country. Please do not copy, resell, or redistribute my designs. Designs are for personal use and small business use. ►►►Dilly Dalian holds copyright to all completed designs and illustrations. ►► NOTE: COLORS MAY VARY FROM SCREEN TO SCREEN. ✿ Keep in mind that USPS can be very unpredictable! Sometimes orders take longer to arrive than the estimated date given especially around holidays!✿ That is NOT included in the shipping price. You are responsible for any custom charges and fees incurred. ✿ International orders can take up to 1-4 weeks for delivery. Shipping upgrades will be available upon request but will result in additional costs. ✿ US orders will take about 2-7 business days to reach a destination within the US. ✿ Art Print will be wrapped in a clear cello sleeve and mailed to you in a larger, rigid mailer to prevent bending during shipping. ✿ Hand painted and digitally painted Wine Art Print The hand lettering in the shape of a wine bottle reads: "I'm having fruit salad for dinner.
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