TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All of the photos in the book were created with Fujichrome 35 mm film and with Nikon cameras. The lenses used were the Nikon-D type 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35-70mm, 105mm, and 300mm. The images were created without special effects or manipulation. Polarizing and ultraviolet (UV) filters were used to reduce glare and haze, but no other filters were used. Natural, existing light was used for most of the photographs; for those that required artificial light, we used Nikon speedlights. Landscape images were created with Bogen and Gitzo tripods, for the greatest depth of field and clarity.

PRINTING

Out of Stone was printed in the US on a state-of-the-art waterless press, using a 200 line screen. 

The waterless printing process is the preferred method of color photograph reproduction because it reproduces sharper dots, with more saturated color. Because the waterless printing method produces sharper dots, it is possible to print higher screen rulings that result in greater resolution and detail, as well as enhanced contrast and color saturation. The result is the finest color reproduction possible, using today's latest technology.

Waterless printing is also the most environmentally friendly printing process available. By eliminating fountain solution, the waterless method dramatically reduces the release of volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. Waterless printing also reduces paper waste and eliminates the need to dispose of the hazardous dampening system wastewater (which can amount to thousands of gallons per year for a single printer).

Proceeds from the sale of Out of Stone are donated to
development projects in Armenia and Artsakh (Karabagh).