Red River Paper Blog

Polar Pearl Metallic is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Pearl Metallic features the same aspects as its lab equivalent – a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant iridescence in your images. The new paper is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect.

Now you can order this inkjet photo metallic paper in 16″ x 20″ sheets (20 sheet pack).  Polar Pearl also comes in a many other sheet sizes.

Check it out here

Photo games site PhoozL.com announces the launch of “PhoozL IQ: A Photo IQ Quiz” as a mobile app available on the App Store. PhoozL IQ is a fun, quiz-type game that allows photo enthusiasts of all levels (amateur to pro) to test their photo knowledge while learning more about photography in the process. It is the world’s first photography IQ quiz created for the mobile app platform.

PhoozL IQ: A Photo IQ Quiz” is currently available for the iPhone* and iPod touch, in both FREE and PRO versions. The “Phoozl IQ PRO” version sells for $0.99. iPad versions are both expected to be available before the end of 2011.

Both versions of PhoozL IQ feature a collection of intuitive, easy-to-play quizzes, with 10 shuffled questions and entertaining graphics, sounds, and music. There are different question types for all skill levels, with questions covering photography-related topics such as: cameras, composition, lighting, image editing, printing, and photography history. Every question is a package comprising: the question, alternative answers (tap-choice, true-false, multiple-choice formats), a hint, and a “factoid” for additional learning. The questions were developed with input from some of the most accomplished professional photographers and imaging experts from around the world.

“PhoozL IQ: A Photo IQ Quiz” is currently available for the iPhone* and iPod touch, in both FREE and PRO versions. The “Phoozl IQ PRO” version sells for $0.99. iPad versions are both expected to be available before the end of 2011.

PRO Version (paid):

http://itunes.apple.com/app/phoozl-iq-pro/id449458547

FREE Version:

http://itunes.apple.com/app/phoozl-iq-a-photo-iq-quiz/id474202520

NEW DOUBLE SIDED INKJET PAPER PERFECT FOR PHOTO BOOKS, PORTFOLIOS

DALLAS, TX – Photo books have become one of the biggest growth areas in digital printing in 2011. The proliferation of digital cameras, easy to use photo software, and the increased desire of people share with friends and family has contributed to this trend.

For a the tech savvy, craft conscious, and do-it-yourself aficionados, inkjet printers offer the perfect way to make custom photo books on demand. And for professional photographers, there has never been a greater need to market their skills and services through the printed portfolio.

To meet this growing demand, Red River Paper, a Dallas based specialty paper company, recently introduced Arctic Polar Luster Double Sided photo inkjet paper for photo books and portfolios.

50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double Sided is a professional quality photo luster inkjet paper. It has the same luster surface on both sides and is compatible with any inkjet printer. The paper’s weight and thickness are ideal for book and portfolio needs.

Drew Hendrix, Vice President of Red River Paper notes, “Luster paper is probably the best possible surface for book printing and binding. Ink will not smudge or scuff, and the surface withstands handling very well over time. Plus, luster paper offers remarkable color saturation and clarity.”

The new 50lb. Arctic Polar Luster Double Sided comes in a number of sizes and sheet packs. Popular book sizes such as 8.5×11 come in both grain long and grain short which is important in a number of binding techniques. Learn more about this new paper at www.redriverpaper.com/arcticpolarlusterforbooks.

Red River Paper was founded in 1997 and has become a trusted supplier of premium photographic inkjet papers to a wide variety of customers around the world. The company offers products that match or exceed retail brand quality with a savings as much as 40%.

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Red River now offers a printer color profile for our top selling Polar Pearl Metallic photo metallic inkjet paper.

You can download the Polar Pearl Metallic Canon iPF5000 printer profile here.

Red River is the first to offer a photo metallic profile for the Prograf iPF5000 to date.  Profiles are part of the printer color management process, and offer you more consistent and accurate color reproduction from your printer.

Watch these helpful videos to learn more about the Print Module in Lightroom 3

Lightroom – Print the Perfect Image

Print Custom Photo Layouts

Quick tips for the Lightroom Print Module

Output Related Videos for Lightroom 2

Print Job Panel

Print Module Basics

Lightroom – The Output Modules

Lightroom 3 Print Module Tips – Julianne Kost (John Paul Caponigro Blog)

Adobe unwraps Photoshop Elements 10 (Amateur Photographer)

Smarter Content Aware Fill in Photoshop (DPS)

3 Reasons to Control your Flash and 10 ways to do It (DPS)

New Canon Ultra Large Scale CMOS Sensor Developed (ePhotozine)

Lightroom – Correcting Existing Misspelled Keywords (Foto-Biz.com Blog)

Setting DPI Preferences in Lightroom and Photoshop (Layers Magazine)

Dealing with Your Legacy Digital Photo Collection (The Digital Story)

Roundtripping from Lightroom to Photoshop (The Digital Story)

Photographers – Know Your Rights (Photofocus)

Simple Yet Effective Photography Tips (PictureCorrect)

Top 10 Children Photography Tips (PictureCorrect)

Shoot seniors?  Use a Lensbaby lens? This is the contest for you!  Red River Paper is proud to be a sponsor for the Fall 2011 Lensbaby contest.

Basic contest info:

Does Your Senior Portrait Photography Make the Grade?

Senior portrait photography is a big chunk of your portrait business. Your clients love you, but it’s a crowded market place out there. What else can you do to help set your work apart? Lensbaby to the rescue!

Submit up to three of your best senior portraits taken with any Lensbaby lens or optic beginning 2pm PDT on September 1 through 2PM PDT on September 30. PLEASE NOTE – your photos must be taken with a Lensbaby lens, otherwise your entries will be disqualified.

Learn more and enter here

More kind words in the form of a review of some inkjet scrapbook papers that Red River Paper offers.

From the Review:

“I thought I would try out the photo paper from Red River Paper company while completing a hybrid layout recently.

I needed three 4×6 photos and chose the 53 lb Premium Gloss photo paper. The nice thing about this paper is it is compatible with any dye based printer so it worked well with my HP.”

Continue reading the review here

Red River Paper is proud to continue our sponsorship of the David Fitzsimmons Photography Workshops in 2011. Dave’s 15 years of teaching experience create relaxed classroom settings and inspired field sessions. Affordable single and multi-day workshops cover diverse subjects: landscapes, seascapes, waterfalls, wildlife, and macro.

Sigma Pro Photographer Dave FitzSimmons founded FitzSimmons Photography 17 years ago–committing to artistic integrity and environmental conservation. Over the past two decades, Dave’s work, ranging from landscapes and wildlife to weddings and commercial photography, has reached an estimated five million viewers. Dave travels across North America presenting programs, seminars, and small-group workshops. Publications include articles with Popular Photography and Shutterbug, calendars with industry-leaders BrownTrout and Barnes & Noble, and several upcoming books.

Dave is a long time Red River Paper customer. He uses Arctic Polar Satin and the most popular UltraPro Satin photo inkjet papers.

September 17       Toledo Photo Arts Club (Toledo, OH)
Macro Workshop

Hosted at the Toledo Botanical Garden. More info

October 1-2      Telluride Photo Festival (Telluride, CO)
Waterfalls of Telluride

Join David FitzSimmons for a half-day workshop photographing Telluride’s wonderful watery cascades. Learn about composition, exposure, lighting, filters, and post-processing software. After a brief classroom session, we’ll venture into the field. Photographing Telluride’s famous Bridal Veil Falls – from various vantage points – will be the centerpiece of the workshop. David publishes waterfall images in magazines and calendars and leads landscape and waterfall workshops across North America. Hundreds of dollars of door prizes, including goodies from Red River Paper! Click here to learn more and register

When: Two half-day workshops – October 2, 2011 – Morning & Afternoon

October 8-9      Cornell Outdoor Education (Ithaca, NY)
Fall Foliage and Waterfalls Workshop

Join Dave and COE for the 2nd annual Fall Foliage Workshop. Scheduled at the peak of fall color, the gorges and waterfalls in and around Ithaca will be ablaze with color. Learn how to shoot stunning land-scapes, artfully blur waterfalls, and photograph leaves with Vibrance. Includes classroom sessions, field shooting at Cornell Plantations and other natural areas, & time in Cornell’s state-of-the-art computer labs. For more info and registration, call 607-255-6183 or visit: www.coe.cornell.edu.

October 22        LA Tri-Community (LA, CA)
Curious Critters Workshop

ATTENTION ALL ANIMAL LOVERS!  The Tri-Community Photographer’s Association is proud to present Dave Fitzsimmons and his Curious Critters How-To Seminar. Animals of all shapes and sizes always capture the imagination (and yes, even the hearts) of photographers. More information

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Taking the Impossible Photograph (New York Times)

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Compact System Camera Size Comparisons (ePhotozine)

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Removing Blemishes from Portraits in Photoshop (Photoshop Roadmap)

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