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. If you can’t attend the zoom session, it will be recorded and sent to you after the workshop!

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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.

Your Instructor

David DeMarco

Dave is a Rhode Island based fine art photographer. He has had a love affair with making photographs for 40 years. For Dave, sunrise and sunset represent powerful forces of peace, tranquility, and rejuvenation. These forces are the common theme of Dave’s photography. Dave’s work is published in local calendars and publications, including the cover of South County Life Magazine. Dave also works on commissioned projects where the subject, mood and feel of a photograph are specially crafted for the buyer and their space. Dave is a natural teacher and mentor. He enjoys the creative process of discovery, learning and growth. Dave offers individualized photography coaching sessions through his course “Yes You Can Photography” where he teaches you how to move from taking photographs to intentionally making photographs. Sessions are held both virtually and in person.

You can see his work on his website http://www.ospreywindsphotography.com/