I’m sharing five memorable images from 2011 this week. Here’s the fourth of the series.
In October, I visited Alcatraz and created hundreds of photographs. Those images provided the source material for my book Alcatraz Views, which tells the history of Alcatraz island via photography with captions to help explain the island’s past as a military fort and prison. The photography was step one that led to the research, writing, and compilation of the material into both as a printed book as well as ePub format for Apple’s iBooks.
It was a fun project. I expect to create additional books in the future.
As we wrap up 2011 and move into the new year, one area I’ll be expanding business is into the realm of fine art, attempting to do some offline sharing of work that has for the most part existed only in electronic form. I have a lot of fun creating abstract photo art, and I think this will be the first area I tackle in seriously offering my work for sale in a tangible form.
I’m currently evaluating options for what I will offer. Large prints? Canvas? Metal? If you have any specific thoughts about what sort of form you’d be interested in seeing artwork, I’d love to hear from you either with a comment or by sending me an email.
Yesterday my pro photo lab informed me of a special deal they’re offering on the very nice Giclée Canvas Gallery Wraps that they offer, and I decided to pass that deal along by extending a special offer for the next three days. This is for an archival quality canvas wrap mounted on 1 1/2″ frame for a nice display on a wall.
Just in time for the holidays, choose any of these three images which are amongst my most popular photos for print sales:
I’m passing along my vendor’s 15% discount and offering two sizes of canvas gallery wraps which would be a great holiday gift for a friend, relative, or yourself:
- 12″ x 18″: $119 (regularly $140)
- 24″ x 36″: $249 (regularly $295)
A shipping fee of $10 covers drop shipment to your location. Sales tax applies for Washington state residents. These prices are valid for US addresses only.
This offer is only valid through Friday, December 9th. If you’re interested, please email aaron@hockleyphoto.com and indicate which image and size you’d like. I’ll provide further details on payment and shipping at that time.
I’m excited to announce that my new photo book Alcatraz Views is now available for sale. I’ve always been intrigued with the stories of “The Rock”; Alcatraz Views brings together a collection of my interesting photos of Alcatraz along with explanatory captions that provide insight into the stories behind the photos. With a history including time as a military fort, then a prison, and now a tourist attraction, Alcatraz offers a variety of photographic scenes and stories.
I’m pleased with the timing on this release; if your holiday gift list includes history buffs or anyone who appreciates interesting photography, Alcatraz Views would be a great gift and there’s plenty of time to order the book and have it shipped for arrival prior to Christmas.
Alcatraz Views is available either as a printed book or as an electronic book for viewing on the iPad or iPhone.
I’m wrapping up a project to produce my first photo book. Titled Alcatraz Views, the book is a collection of photographs documenting Alcatraz. “The Rock” has been a military fort, a military prison, a federal prison, and now a tourist attraction. Photos are accompanied by descriptive text narrating the story of the island and the images.
The book is currently in production and I’m ensuring that everything is up to the desired level of quality. My goal is to have Alcatraz Views available for sale beginning in early December so that it’s ready for those looking for a great Christmas gift for anyone who appreciates photography and history.
Alcatraz Views will be available either as a softcover book with images on a nice lustre paper or in electronic format viewable on an iPad. Stay tuned!
