THE ART OF SEEING B&W
Hosted by Jeff Johnson

​​B&W photography is a very striking and timeless art form. The lack of color allows the viewer to focus on the shapes, textures, and patterns within the photograph, drawing attention to the contrast between light and shadow.

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In a B&W photograph, the photographer must carefully consider the placement of their subject within the frame, as well as the interplay of light and shadow across the scene. The use of higher contrast can create a sense of drama and tension, while soft, diffused lighting and a lower contrast value can create a mood of tranquility and serenity, a comforting story for your soul. 

The monochrome palette also allows for a greater emphasis on form and texture. Details that may be lost in a color photograph, such as the roughness of a rocky cliff face or the delicate patterns in a field of grass or a bed of flowers, can become the central focus of the image.

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B&W photography can evoke a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. The lack of color removes the photograph from a specific time and place in which it was taken, allowing it to exist as a purely graphical representation of the scene and not just a specific capture of the moment. 

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Overall, B&W photography is a powerful and emotive medium, allowing the photographer to showcase the beauty of the natural world in a unique and striking way.

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Items I will cover - 

• Choosing emotionally evocative scenes

• Tones are the Colors of a B&W image

• Contrast Range vs Tonal Range

• How tonal range add dimensional realism to your images

• Using contrast to create spatial depth in your compositions

• Lighting & time of day - Rethinking the Golden & Blue Hours

• Embracing the midday light - 10a - 3p

• Pre-visualization of the B&W image

• Filter optons

• Learn to recognize what tones colors are in B&W

• How to manipulate colors for better B&W tonal conversion

• The Zone System overview

• Recognizing there are 256 shades of gray in every photograph

• Enhancing subtle tonal shifts for depth and realism

• Why white balance still matters before you go B&W

This session is perfect for:

Photographers of all levels who want to elevate their black-and-white work, deepen their understanding of tone and contrast, and learn how to tell richer stories through light, shadow, and soulful simplicity.

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