Lightroom: Editing Black & White

See beyond color and learn to edit in black and white.

Learn to edit the world in a new way and move beyond the world of color. Discover the techniques and tools photographers utilize to enhance the mood in black and white digital photographs. 

During the in-person workshop we’ll discuss the newest tools to make black & white photos, but also discuss the key concepts of what makes a particular photo ideal for B&W editing. Using photos provided by the instructor, students will be able to practice editing photos during the workshop and learn in realtime.

A perfect balance between technical steps and artistic discussion, you’ll leave the class feeling wiser and better equipment to make and edit B&W digital photos.

Recommended Prerequisites: 

• Organizing Photos

• Lightroom Classic 1

Topics Covered:

• Previewing photos in B&W

• The concept of editing in grayscale

• HSL and B&W tools

• Tone curve

• Creating B&W collections and albums

What you’ll need: 

• A laptop computer (rentals available)

• Download a free 7-day Lightroom Classic CC Trial before class.

• Practice materials provided by the BPW.