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Bill Caldwell and Momentum Publications
producer / editor

All of the photographs on the site are:
©Bill Caldwell 2007

The mission of PhotoResources-sf.com:
To add to the synergy of the YouTube videos.

By exposing the videos to viewers who may never have the opportunity or time to research and hunt down the videos that are presented.

By looking at hundreds of videos and editing down what this
site presents to our visitors.

To expose our visitors to inspiration and information,
that will make everybody a better and more informed photographer.

We do the research so you don't have to.

Welcome to the new home of
Photographicresources-sf.com
photography resources for San Francisco, the Bay Area and Beyond. This site has been developed as a dynamic web 2.0 destination for photographers of all skill levels.

In 1996 I created the original Photo Digital Directory,
print version followed by a name change in 1999 to The Photo Directory.

Since 1997 a total of four books were created and distributed with the support of almost everybody conducting business in the Bay Area Photography community. All told over 20,000 books were distributed from 1996 to 2004.

Some of you may have a copy of one or all of the published versions in your library.

This dynamic website is what I envisioned in 1996 when I created the first directory of photography services for San Francisco and the Bay Area.

After the first book I realized I had became an AD salesman. Not really what I wanted to do, but I dedicated myself to creating 4 outstanding directories.

First and foremost I am a photographer. I have channeled all of skills and understanding about photography and have created what I consider a valuable resource for photographers of all skill levels.

	1997-1998 version 208 pages released fall of 1997
	1999-2000 version 370 pages released spring of 1999
	2001-2002 version 144 pages released spring of 2001
	2004 version 49 pages released spring of 2004 This book was small because I created and published "Oakland, a Photographic Journey" from sept.01 until sept 03

The 1999 On-line extension of the directory widened the marketability of resources and listings since producers outside the immediate area now had access to local references. Since going On-line this site has had well over 3 million hits during the past 11 years.

From september 2001 until september 2003, I created an extremely important book titled "Oakland, A Photographic Journey"
a "then and now" photographic history of Oakland.
I self-published and distributed 7000 copies (sold out). I also raised
money to donate over 1200 books to third grade classes in the
Oakland Unified School District.

The 100 pages was filled with over 300 images, a 10 x 10.5 inch hard cover book was well received, winning the prestigious Oakland Heritage Alliance award for Outstanding contribution to the citizens of Oakland in 2004.

"Oakland, A Photographic Journey" was carried by 15 local bookstore.
Plus Borders and Barnes and Noble.

Above is a two page spread of the "Oakland, A Photographic Journey" depicting 14th and Broadway from 1869 to 2003.

This combination of photography and history of Oakland was adopted by the Oakland Unified School District as an adjunct to their third grade curriculum.

For the story behind the creation of the book
visit an article done by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Bridging Oakland's past and present

bill on the flag landing of Oakland City Hall
shooting a 180 degree panoramic of downtown Oakland
to match a panoramic image of downtown Oakland taken in 1879

bill on the flag landing of Oakland City Hall
shooting an image to match the photo he is holding dated 1954

At this time the book is out of print.
bummer

Now starts the new era of this resource site. What you see is only the beginning. I will always be growing this site and with your assistance it will become even better. If you know of people and websites that should be on this site please contact me. The home page will be the bulletin board for what is going on in the Bay Area Photographic Community. If you know of meetings, gatherings, museum or gallery photo shows please send me an email. If you are a photographer or assistant to photographers you may submit your contact information and your listing is free. I only ask that you list this website on your site. Everyone benefits when we work together. I wish to thank the entire photographic community for the support and encouragement I have received over the past 14 years. I ask you to participate again with me to organize the information and knowledge you all have that makes the Bay Area such a fertile ground for creativity and productivity.

I hope you find the new design easy to use.
Best regards,
Bill Caldwell