Kickstarter

Okay, so someone pointed out to me today that I've been lacking on the updates, so I will try and be better about posting them as we get closer to project completion... Here's whats been going on recently:

The Book:

The book layout has been started and I am now in the process of selecting images for the book. I still have scanning that I'm doing, and I will filling the book with only the very best :)

I've been researching publishers and looking at print quality, and I'm really excited about the quality of the books that will be delivered.

I've been able to get all of the books in a larger size, so that everyone will be getting a better product altogether. The books will all be 12x12", both for the $100 pledgees and $200 pledgees. The difference is, the $200 pledgees will be getting a 16x20" print of their choice in addition to their book.

The Scanning:

To pick up the pace, I've started being selective with the images that I am scanning for the book. My intentions in the long run are to scan all of the images, but with the deadline for the book, I have started going through the images, pulling the best and only scanning those. I will scan all of the remaining images after there are no time constraints. This method has worked out great so far, as I've been using a light table and slide magnifier to go through them and pick out the best. It's multiplied my productivity, since I am only keeping a couple of images a roll as possible book entries. Without having to scan them all to see them, it's making it a lot quicker to get through all of the images in time.

Social Sites:

I've updated http://deanbullock.co to a new look. You can also follow the blog which is where I put up recent scans that I like here: http://deanbullock.tumblr.com

Of course you can also follow on twitter and facebook here: http://twitter.com/bullock_dean and http://facebook.com/deanbullockphotography

Prints

I've started adding a few available prints to the website. These will be the prints that pledgees will be able to chose from to have as their reward. I will be adding a ton more, I just haven't added them yet. By the time print choosing rolls around, there will be plenty to chose from, and if you don't see the one you'd like, you can request it. You can see the print gallery here: http://deanbullock.co/prints

Recent Photo Shoot with Dean

I’ve been wanting to photograph my Grandfather Dean for a while now. I finally had the chance to go and visit him to take some photographs. It is hard to see him so old and frail, but it is such an honor to have known him throughout my life and to get to call him family. If you’ve been following the photography project that I’ve been doing of his work you’ll know how special his talent was and how much love he had for family and life.

I know we won’t have him here on this Earth for much longer, and I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to share some time with him. Love you Deano. (see the photos bigger on my blog here: http://mattmcdaniel.co/my-grandpa/ )

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to give you a little update on where I'm at with the project. I've haven't posted an update in a while, for that I apologize, but I plan on updating more often!

I'm still scanning. A lot. It seems it will never end. The man took a lot of photographs. With that being said, it's amazing to get to see his life and our family's life in pictures. I'm very fortunate to get to do this.

I plan on scanning and continuing to gather the best of the best for the final book, which will be completed by August. I am speaking with the printer today to discuss some really cool options. I'm very excited to have them on board. I will make an announcement once it is official that we'll be working together.

At this point it looks as if all of the books will be the same size (previously the book sizes were going to be different between pledgees), so now the $100 pledgees will be getting a slightly larger book, and the $200 pledgees will be getting something a little extra on top of their book :) It's going to be rad too.

I look forward to getting this book on its way, and sharing it all with you. Thank you again for your generosity. Have a great week!

Matt

Hi everyone!

Things have been busy around here! 

I am currently in the process of scanning and archiving all of Dean's negatives and slides. I've scanned almost 2,000 so far, and have a long way to go. I plan on having everything scanned by May at the latest, so that the book can be designed and printed and ready for delivery in August.

If you'd like to follow along with what I'm scanning, I'm posting my favorite images to a blog that can be found here: http://deanbullock.tumblr.com

I also created a website for the project that can be found here: http://deanbullock.co

Thank you all for you support and interest, and I am excited to see where this goes!

Have a great day.

Matt

Hey all!

I'm so excited to start this project! I am still awaiting the funds from Amazon, which will come soon at which point I'll buy the scanner. I'll be getting a Fuji SP-2500 scanner to scan all of the negatives on. That should speed things up!

I've created an official website for the project: http://deanbullock.co

The website will be a general page with the intent to educate people about the project.

I've had numerous requests to purchase prints. It took me a while to get around to doing something about that, but If anyone is interested in purchasing Limited Edition prints, you can do that by visiting the shop here: 

http://deanbullock.bigcartel.com/category/limited-edition-prints

I've also started a new Tumblr blog to follow the progress of the project as well as share some of the recent photos that I find. You can find that here:

http://deanbullock.tumblr.com

Thank you again for your support! Have a great day.