The Art of Monochrome

May 17 (zoom session on June 7)
Narragansett, RI
$195/person

Monochrome images are timeless. Learn how to evoke the feelings of past photography masters and harness your creativity by capturing and processing stunning monochrome images.

This two-part workshop will take you on a journey where you will start by learning how to “see” what scenes are especially suited to monochrome. We will start by reviewing different examples of varying contrast, high and low key and textured photographs as an orientation. We will then dive into the technical aspects and learn the visual “zone system” created by Ansel Adams. Armed with this understanding, we will go out in the field together and create a variety of raw images. You will then get a chance to practice these skills on your own for several weeks.

The second part of the workshop will be online and focus on processing. Each participant will have an opportunity to co-process a file of their choosing within a group setting. You will learn how to convert your image into monochrome using Lightroom Classic; how to use tone sliders, curves, presets and exploring your creative side.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to adjust your camera to review in black & white

  • How to recognize what is well-suited for black and white

  • How to previsualize or “see” the image before making it

  • The “Zone System” to identify tonality and contrast

  • Converting raw files to monochrome

  • Post-processing monochrome images

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless Camera

  • Midrange Zoom lens

  • Computer/ability to participate in a zoom call

Physical Difficulty

We will be walking on flat surfaces.

 

Meeting Details

We will meet at Georges of Galilee in Narraganset, RI and shoot locally. The zoom session will take place online on June 7 from 10-11 AM.