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\u2018Before making a print, let me remind you again that you must first make the proper proof in order to select the negative for printing.’<\/em><\/h5>\n

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‘Please do not short cut this step.\u00a0 An outstanding print is always the product of an outstanding negative.\u00a0 No one can positively translate negative densities \u2013 as seen on a viewing table \u2013 into emotional values.\u00a0 You must see the way it prints.\u00a0 The proper proof identifies the qualities of the negative.\u2019<\/p>\n

-Fred Picker, ZONE VI WORKSHOP; The Fine Print In Black & White Photography<\/em>,\u00a0 Amphoto, Garden City, NY, 1974, p. 44-<\/h6>\n
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\"Proper<\/a>While working on all of the negatives from our last trip, and a couple of local outings, I began thinking about proofing and just how important the proof is to the fine art photograph.\u00a0 I guess I take a lot of what I do for granted and seem to believe that everyone else understands the process.\u00a0 This may not be all that true and maybe it would be a good idea to emphasize in a little more detail the importance of proofing.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I gained the most in my creative photographic endeavors when I discovered Fred Picker and his little book titled \u201cZONE VI WORKSHOP.\u201d\u00a0 This little book is short and sweet, yet packed with a lot of information.\u00a0 You might say it is deceptively simple and short.<\/p>\n

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I believe the above quoted paragraphs from the chapter titled \u201cTHE FINE PRINT\u201d pretty much sums up one of the most important steps in the photographic process.\u00a0 You have to see what you have captured on the film before you can decide to make the finished fine print.\u00a0 The proper proof is your absolute verification as to the validity of the negative.\u00a0 It is your guide, your control and provides the necessary information for the next step. . . the finished print.<\/p>\n

We proper proof and file our proper proofs into 3-ring notebooks.\u00a0 This is where the second half of the creative process begins.\u00a0 (The first step is finding something worthy of capturing on film.) \u00a0I highly recommend you proper proof every negative you make.\u00a0 This way you will know what your are doing and what you have to work with.\u00a0 The proper proof will also reveal any shortcomings or problems you may have with your equipment or technique.\u00a0 As Fred says, \u201cPlease do not shortcut this step.\u201d I agree and feel it is a very important step in the creative photographic process.<\/p>\n

Are you interested in learning more about the art and craft of black & white photography and Proper Proofing? We have created an e-book series especially for you. Within in the pages of \u201cThe Film Exposure Work Book\u201d you will learn how to preform your own film tests and how to make proper proofs. You will find more information at our BOOK STORE.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

JB & Susan<\/p>\n

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\u2018Before making a print, let me remind you again that you must first make the proper proof in order to select the negative for printing.’   ‘Please do not short cut this step.\u00a0 An outstanding print is always the product of an outstanding negative.\u00a0 No one can positively translate negative densities \u2013 as seen onContinue reading →<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3,5,11,9],"tags":[15,16,17,62,18,55],"class_list":["post-11168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-commentary","category-darkroom","category-film","category-photography","tag-darkroom-2","tag-film-photography","tag-fine-art-photography","tag-fred-picker","tag-jb-susan-harlin","tag-zone-vi","no-thumb"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nTHE PROPER PROOF; AN IMPORTANT STEP<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Proper Proof is one of the most important steps in film photography. 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