Captured in the late afternoon, I was taken by the crazy sky detail and the simplicity of the grain elevators. Byers, Colorado.
Captured in the late afternoon, I was taken by the crazy sky detail and the simplicity of the grain elevators. Byers, Colorado.
Learn more about the historic photogravure printing process Jeff uses to transform contemporary photographs into hand-pulled fine art prints. Explore the photography, printmaking techniques and inspiration behind Jeff's work.
For the first time, Jeff Puckett shares the stories, inspiration, and experiences that have shaped his life as a photographer, printmaker, and aviator. In this candid conversation, Jeff talks about his approach to seeing, the unexpected moments that inspire his photographs, and the craft behind transforming those photographs into hand-pulled fine art prints.
Ask someone how to become a better photographer, and you'll likely hear recommendations for a new camera, a sharper lens, or the latest editing software. While a quality kit is certainly helpful (check out my Leica kit recently featured on the Red Dot Forum Camera Talk), the most important piece of equipment is often overlooked. And it’s free. Learn how to develop your photographic eye in this post.
For me, black and white photography is not only about nostalgia. It’s about clarity and the beauty of the finer, perhaps more obscure, details. When color is removed, the viewer is invited to experience a photograph differently and more deeply. With photogravures, the intensity and saturation of the ink pressed into the paper creates a final black and white print with exquisite detail and dimension.
