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Most Important Product for Productivity:

"I just love the way the IMACON FLEXCOLOR 680 film scanner works for the gallery. I have absolutely no fear or apprehension with this scanner, even for jobs requiring prints that are 15 feet tall. I've created a wonderful workflow with Fuji Velvia using it, and can't imagine going from film to a digital environment without it."
– Alan Maltz

10 Tips to a Successful Fine Art Studio

1. Have a profound passion for your art.
2. Be proactive in making your creativity work for you.
3. Be persistent. Nothing should ever get between you and your dream.
4. Have a strong desire to share your vision with the rest of the world.
5. The caliber of your work must always be of the highest quality.
6. Place emphasis on a healthy life style.
7. Have a lust for nature.
8. Maintain a work ethic of the highest standard, trying to create a win-win situation for your clients and you.
9. Have a good attitude about rejection. It's just part of the journey.
10. Try to be grateful and appreciative at all times.

Alan Maltz's Gear Box

35mm Cameras
Nikon F5 bodies with Nikkor lenses: 14mm f/2.8, 16mm Fisheye f/2.8, 105mm f/2.8, 17-35mm zoom f/2.8, 28-70mm, 70-200mm, 80-400mm, 200-400mm

Medium-Format Cameras
Mamiya RZ 6x7
Mamiya 7 6x7 with Mamiya lenses: 50mm f/4.5, 140mm macro, 100-200 zoom f/5.2, 43mm, 65mm, 150mm

Lighting
Nikon SB 24 Speedlights
White Lightening 1800 Strobes
Photoflex softboxes

Film
Fujichrome Velvia 50

Computer Equipment
Apple Power Mac G5s
Epson Stylus Pro 9800 printers
Imacon FlexColor 680 scanner (can't find an Imacon FlexColor 680 scanner)
LaCie d2 external hard drives (for backup)
Adobe PhotoShop CS3
Premium Waterfast Digital Photo Canvas Matte (44" x 40') provided by BF Inkjet Media
Arches Infinity Watercolor Paper
Daige Rollaguard Satin water-based clear coating for enhanced UV, water and abrasion resistance on Canvas (for gallery)

Necessities
Gitzo GT3530 tripod
Nikon polarizing filters