Many of the world’s most memorable images were shot in black and white, and as any experienced black-and-white shooter can attest, there is still something unique, compelling, and beautiful about this traditional medium.
This one-of-a-kind workshop will let you explore this fascinating monochromatic world by learning to pre-visualize scenes in B&W and explore new ways of seeing. The program combines a class lecture with real world shooting experience. Under the guidance of a seasoned Leica Akademie instructor you’ll gain a more profound understanding of lighting, texture, contrast, and tonal gradation. And you will get to take your learning into the field with Leica M9 or X1 cameras. This workshop will focus on capturing images and processing with the easiest workflow. Lightroom techniques as well as easy-to-use plug-ins will be compared.
Topics covered include:
- What makes a good B&W image?
- Developing a new way of seeing.
- Silver vs. Digital capture.
- Pros and Cons of shooting B&W in camera vs. converting
- Shooting Experience with the M9 or X1
- Review of images and concepts
- Putting it all together:
- Options for converting digital images to Black and White
- Processing for the best print with Lightroom & plug ins.
- The art of the fine print.
Who should attend this Workshop?
If you’ve always wanted to discover the amazing world of light and shadow and all the grays in between and walk away with a clear understanding of the best methods of seeing in black and white and creating memorable black-and white images, this is the workshop for you.
