Greetings!

Summer is coming, and I'd like to invite you to visit Hawaii and enjoy this lovely paradise. I've included an update for my upcoming workshops and courses in 2010 and early 2011. I also offer customized private sessions and photo tours, plus I have a wonderful vacation rental on the Kona side of the Big Island. When you book accommodation with me at Tropical Hideaway and bundle it with a private session or photo tour, I offer a package deal that will save you money. Check out www.tropicalhideawayhawaii.com and inquire for details.

See the latest information (details below) about the reinvention of Polaroid instant films and cameras from The Impossible Project at  www.the-impossible-project.com and www.polapremium.com.

Workshops, Private Sessions & Photo Tours

Each winter I offer a week long Women's Photography Retreat, and several times during the year a weekend Digital Infrared Workshop. I will often teach a Photoshop workshop as well. The upcoming Digital Infrared workshop is July 10 & 11 in Captain Cook, Hi. The next Women's Retreat is February 19-26, 2011. See the Workshops page for details.

In addition to the workshops I teach, private sessions are available in my studio. We can create a custom format so that you can choose exactly what you want to learn--digital infrared, Photoshop, Polaroid/Fuji transfers, handcoloring, basic photography, using digital cameras, etc. Rates are $125 per hour, or $750 per day, plus materials used. Sharing a private session is also possible for the same rate.

I also offer photo tours of Hawaii from 1/2 day to 3 days (Big Island) with instruction and critiques for $450/day, or just the tour for $300 a day (tours can be shared as well). Please call or e-mail for availability at (808) 328-2162, or workshops@kathleencarr.com

If you also stay at my vacation rental, www.tropicalhideawayhawaii.com, I can offer a discounted package deal with a tour or private session. Please call or e-mail for availability at (808) 328-2162, or email me at workshops@kathleencarr.com.

New Website with more photographs

I now have another website that showcases more of my photography galleries and images, including underwater whales and dolphins and new infrared work. The URL is www.kathleentcarr.com, and it is a ProBetterPholio through the Betterphoto.com website. You, too can easily create a website. Just mention my name when you enroll in a course or purchase a BetterPholioªDELUXE BetterPholio™. www.betterphoto.com/mention for more info and to sign up.

Check out the new, significantly lower prices on my photography images. And on my new website at  www.kathleentcarr.com a shopping cart is set up to make it easier to purchase images or books with your credit card through PayPal.

New Work in Books, Exhibits

My infrared work has appeared in several new books. They include Digital Infrared Photography (Photo Workshop) by Deborah Sandidge (Wiley Publishing), BetterPhoto Basics by Jim Miotke (Amphoto Books), and The Photographer's Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business by Vik Orenstein (Writer's Digest Books).

I've also had work selected for some exhibits in Hawaii. If you are local, please come see the shows. Details are in the Exhibits and Events section of the website.

Discount available for Niks software filters

I am now an affiliate for Niks Software filters. I love these filters and use them regularly in my work, and recommend them to my students. To get a 15% discount, go to the Niks website at www.niksoftware.com. When purchasing, put KCARR in the Code box. Then I'll get a 10% commission as well, so it is a win-win arrangement.

Infrared Camera Conversions

If you are interested in converting a camera for infrared use, or in purchasing an already converted camera, the company I recommend is LifePixel. Just use this link http://www.lifepixel.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=227 to browse the website and to place an order. I appreciate you ordering through my affiliate account.

Online Courses Offered through BetterPhoto.com

For those of you who are unable to travel to my workshops, or prefer to work from the comfort ofyour own home, I am pleased to inform you that I will continue to teach two online beginning courses with BetterPhoto.com. They are titled Beginning Photoshop for Photographers and Polaroid/Fuji Image and Emulsion Transfers. My next Photoshop and Polaroid/Fuji transfer courses runs for 8 weeks, from May 5- July 5. For more information and to register: www.BetterPhoto.com/photocourses/kat01.asp for Polaroid/Fuji Image and Emulsion Transfers, www.BetterPhoto.com/photocourses/kat02.asp for Beg. Photoshop for Photographers.

BetterPhoto.com is a great website for photographers--in addition to a wide variety of excellent online courses from top photographers, you'll find lots of information, tips, articles, photo contests with prizes, equipment reviews, newsletters, and more. They also offer member galleries and your own photography website for a very reasonable yearly fee. Check out the website at www.BetterPhoto.com.

Save $20.00  Just mention my name when you enroll in a course or purchase a BetterPholioªDELUXE BetterPholio™. www.betterphoto.com/mention for more info and to sign up.

I like the online format, especially for those of you who aren't able to attend my workshops, whether due to geographic, time, or other limitations. Each week there is an illustrated lesson and assignment. You post your assignment images to the BetterPhoto.com site, and I critique the images. Other students may also discuss each image posted. Any questions can be posted to the Q &A section, and I answer all questions. The beauty of this format is that you can do the lessons in your own timing. If your schedule conflicts with assignment due dates, we can work around your timing needs. Even if you have already taken a workshop or know how to work with Polaroid transfers or basic Photoshop, you will learn more, and have a format to keep applying ideas and techniques, with feedback and an opportunity to ask unlimited questions.

What previous students have said about my online courses:
"If you want to get a firm grounding in Photoshop and have fun doing it, this is the course to take. Over 8 weeks (that flew by!), Kathleen introduces you to the basics of Photoshop, step by patient step. Her lessons are clear and concise and if you ever have a question she is always with you in the Q&A. There is a wealth of information in the lessons and I learn something new each time I read them. Thank you, Kathleen!"  Edie Clifford

"This has been a wonderful experience for me. As a busy working mom living in the "boonies," I'm so thankful for online classes like this and the chance to work with an amazing instructor who I wouldn'thave had access to otherwise. I started out with a very limited understanding of Polaroid Transfers from one 4-hour workshop. After 8 weeks with Kathleen I now feel privy to the secrets of the craft. I was especially impressed with the professional level of the lessons - yet as a beginner I did not feel intimidated. Instead I felt empowered, and now I have a new passion in my life."  Wendy Kagan

New Polaroid SX-70 film and camera now available!

The Impossible Project is now marketing their new instant, manipulable film for SX-70 cameras! It is black and white, called PX 600 FF Silver Shade, and Polaroid is manufacturing a modern version of the OneStep instant film camera. Check out this article at www.dailyfinance.com/story/crazy-magic-impossible-polaroid-film-is-back/19410129/, which gives the whole story. You can also find more information and products available at www.the-impossible-project.com and www.polapremium.com (now a Polaroid website).

Hawaii Vacation Rental

In 2001 I bought a wonderful vacation rental property and home on the Big Island of Hawaii, "Tropical Hideaway." It is located about 20 miles south of Kona, close to the best snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and bays for swimming with dolphins on the island. I am now renting out the very charming, Hawaii styple studio apartment (recently upgraded). If you're interested, please check out www.tropicalhideawayhawaii.com for pictures and information. For bookings, please communicate directly with me at info@tropicalhideawayhawaii.com. This property is a dream come true for me, and now you can share the experience!

Online Interview on Craftcast.com

The August 4, 2008 program on Craftcast includes a half hour interview with me by Alison Lee on photography and creative expression. You can listen on the www.craftcast.com website, or download it as a podcast through iTunes. Podcast?id=132610597. It's number #85, and the interview starts after the song, about 13 minutes into the program.

Good News about Using Fuji Instant Films for Image Transfers & Emulsion Lifts

Polaroid has discontinued making the Polaroid instant films. This is the info that I received from Polaroid about the best storage:

Storage:  A steady cool dry  environment is the best.  The film division itself works in an ideal environment of  72 degrees with 45% humidity. The key is the CONSTANT TEMPERATURE without highs and lows from heating and air conditioning. Avoid any hot climates.  It is OK to use refrigeration, but absolutely mandatory to keep the film in both box  and foil wrapper to ensure the humidity barrier.  Never freeze the film.  Fo best results, take the film out of the fridge several hours before using it.

For further information you can check our website at www.Polaroid.com. The status will continue to be updated on film types as necessary."

As I stated above, the Polapremium website still has around 800 boxes of Polaroid 669 film.

Meanwhile, the good news is that Peter Balazsy, a long-time maker of beautiful Fuji image transfers, released his technique for making these transfers from the Fuji FP-100c peel-apart film. And in talking with Daylab, Fuji is interested in helping (of course as long as it would be financially viable for them to do so). We need to let Fuji know how interested we are in keeping their film alive for making transfers. We need to let Fuji know how interested we are in keeping their film alive for making transfers. One way to do that is to contact Fuji.

Contact Fujifilm

Let them know you are serious about keeping instant film alive. Fuji also has a 4x5 peel-apart pack film! Write them using the address below:

Fujifilm North American Headquarters
200 Summit Lake Drive
Valhalla, New York 10595-1356
U.S.A.
Tel: 914-789-8100
Fax: 914-682-4955
Toll Free Phone: 800-755-3854
www.fujifilmusa.com

We have a name for the marketing department:
Christian Fridholm
Director of Marketing, Imaging Group, Fujifilm, U.S.A.

Other Fujifilm offices around the world:
www.fujifilm.com/gateway/index.html

This is the information I have from Daylab, www.daylab.com:

"We have been making Fuji transfers and they are relatively easy to do. The
result is a transfer with much better and truer colors. The only
difference is the peel apart in a darkened room. Peter describes a
computer monitor or night light. Others say they can use even more light.
Everything else is done like a Polaroid dry transfer in the light.
I am getting reports of successful emulsion lifts. The biggest
difference is that the image will not to stick to a surface so a binding
agent must be used. We now know that Fuji works. I am working with Fuji to make it easier.

Fuji is overwhelmed and excited by the response.

We need to push for several things. The first is a more and more people
using Fuji so we can explore all its ranges. The second is to convince
people to convert to Fuji for other uses so the supply of 669 lasts that
much longer. It is estimated that 70% of 669 is being used for non
artistic purposes. These other users (such as id and medical) could easily
switch to Fuji now. The film is cheaper with much better colors.

The more Fuji we use, the bigger argument we can make for Japan to tweak
their formulas for a truly artistic film."

Here is the link for Peter's technique:

www.flickr.com/groups/polaroid_/discuss/72157603906450061

Black & White Infrared Gallery (and other galleries) --new lower prices!

This gallery, and the newer gallery at www.kathleentcarr.com, of black and white infrared images represents some of my infrared work, mostly from Hawaii. For a while now I've been photographing black and white infrared with my digital cameras (after using infrared film for years as well). I have many additional images, five of which were chosen for fine art posters and prints by Editions Limited, www.editionslimited.com. I am offering limited edition archival pigment prints on watercolor paper and as canvas wraps in sizes up to 30x40. www.kathleencarr.com/artwork. Please check out my new website for additonal images as well, at www.kathleentcarr.com.

Paying with a credit card through PayPal

Used and New Polaroid & Photo Equipment & Supplies, Books for Sale

Sometimes students or others wish to sell used Polaroid equipment and ask if I can post the info in my next newsletter. You can also post a request if you are looking for equipment. Just email me with your information, at workshops@kathleencarr.com.

If you want to purchase a slightly used Daylab 35 and related supplies, I have one available, for under $100. Email me at workshops@kathleencarr.com. You can also contact these former students who have Daylab printer for sale: tnashart@comcast.net, pjphoto@charter.net, and photolady49@hotmail.com.

I also have a Nikon camera and lenses, and some books for sale. I've put prices based on ebay completed sales pricing, but you can make me an offer. Several items will get a additional discount as well. Email me at workshops@kathleencarr.com if interested.

Polaroid One camera, brand new $15
Nikon 20mm 2.8 AI MF $180 (range from $222.50-$227.50)
Nikon 24mm 2,8 AI MF $85 (range from $103-$202)
Nikon 35mm 2.0 AI MF $95 (range from $129-$150)

I also have cable releases for N70 and FE2, 2 62mm polarizers, various filters in 52mm, 62mm & 72mm sizes, a 62-72mm step up ring, rear lens caps and eyecups for viewfinder.

1 .Paul Strand Retrospective Monograph, 2 Volumes, 1915-1946 & 1950-1968, Aperture Books, new 1st edition, 1972, excellent, $250
2. Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition, Aperture monograph, 1968 edition, softbound, fair $25
3. Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition, Aperture monograph, 1971 edition, softbound, good $25
4. W. Eugene Smith, Aperture Vol. 14: 3 & 4, softbound, excellent $50
5. Jerry N. Uelsmann, Aperture monograph, 15:4, 1970, softbound, good $10
6. Paul Caponigro, Aperture monograph, 13:1, 1967, softbound, good $15
7. Paul Caponigro, Aperture monograph, expanded 13:1, 1972, softbound, excellent $15
8. Light 7, an Aperture book, MIT Press edition, 1968, softbound, good $35
9. French Primitive Photography, Aperture Book, 1970, softbound, good $10
10. Being Without Clothes, Aperture 15:3, softbound, good $35

INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE

Daylab has a Copy System for Using 4x6 Prints instead of Slides

If you have 4x6 prints, or have a digital camera and want to make Polaroid image and emulsion transfers without having to get slides made, the Copy System Pro is for you! It exposes 4x6 prints, or physical objects laid on the glass, onto 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 Polaroid peel-apart film. This is exciting news, because now you can use your photo prints, print inkjet prints, postcards, make collages, and incorporate 3-D objects to make transfers. Cost is $299, runs on 4 C batteries or with an optional adapter (additional $19.95).

Daylab distributes the Daylab equipment, and you can have your local dealer order from them, or order from Daylab online. You can also order equipment through me (Daylab puts my orders at the top of the list to ship) and Daylab will drop ship the equipment to you directly. Daylab also lists Creative Uses Instructors and workshops. If you have any problems with existing Daylab equipment, please call Daylab at 800-235-3233, www.daylab.com.

Useful Tip for Image Transfers

One of the most useful methods I've found for improving the quality of my Polaroid image transfers, and those of my students, is to make a "damp" transfer, rather than a "wet" or "dry" transfer (for Fuji transfers, you must make dry transfers). It gives the smoothness and sharpness of a successful dry transfer (without the liftoff). Instead of soaking the watercolor paper, spritz (spray) it and squeegee off the excess water. Instead of floating the developing transfer on warm water, place it on a warming tray or warm surface for 2 minutes. Then peel off the negative underwater in the vinegar bath and rinse for 4 minutes. Blot with non textured tissue, PhotoWipes, or blotter paper and air dry.

BetterPhoto Radio Show Interview January 19, 2007

Art of Northern California & American Art Collector