Here's the discussion from last week...

http://beadcollector.net/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi?fvp=/openforum/&cmd=get&cG=139353232343&zu=313935323234&v=2&gV=0&p=

Received my copy yesterday and it is beautiful!

I have obtained permission from Frederick Chavez to post his very nice review from the Bead Society of N. CA newsletter:

Photography of Personal Adornment: Photographic Techniques for Jewelry/Artwear Craftspeople, Researchers, Scholars and Museum Gallery Staff. By Robert K. Liu, PhD, Ornament Magazine, 2014

Robert Liu’s new book will especially appeal to two groups of readers: The first group includes craftspersons and photographers -new or advanced- who want to make images of beads, jewelry or wearable art. The second, larger group is anyone who enjoys beads and or jewelry or has ever picked up an issue ofOrnament Magazine, a magazine he originated as The Bead Journal in the 1970's.

For the craftsperson who needs images for online sales, advertisements, PowerPoint presentations or juried entries: Dr. Liu offers 40 years of experience. He details the cameras, lenses and lighting equipment. He offers practical advice, such as the importance of preparation, and knowing your goals in order to achieve appropriate presentation. He goes into detail about technique, discusses the importance of point of view and orientation, and how to use comparisons to get your message across.

For the collector, this book offers an insider’s view along with instructive captions. Delightfully, it is a beautiful and interesting whirlwind survey of 40 years of Ornament Magazine –with insider comments about artists, the models seen over many issues and the lasting appeal of the beads and jewelry items themselves.