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The Darkroom Look
Black and White
Printing Techniques for Photographers
Printing Techniques for Photographers
Step into the digital darkroom and learn the foundations of transfroming your colour images into striking, high-quality black and white prints. Gain the confidence and skills to master the intricacies of monochrome photography.
Learn to effortlessly print beautiful images with this half day black and white conversion and printing workshop
Learn to effortlessly print beautiful images with this half day black and white conversion and printing workshop
LEVELBeginner
DURATION10am - 4pm
What You'll Learn
- ✔ How to print confidently with greater technical know-how
- ✔ The fundamental techniques of printing black and white photographs
- ✔ Applying colour management for different software
- ✔ Conversion and editing processes on photography software
- ✔ Preparing your images for print and B&W printing modes
- ✔ Guidance on soft- and hard-proofing your images and prints
- ✔ The best papers for monochrome images and an introduction to printers
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Black and White Printing Techniques for Photographers£62.50
Programme
- Refresher of the foundations of printing
- Black and white printing ICC profiles
- Break (10 minutes)
- Conversion best practices
- Lunch break (1 Hour)
- Thinking like a darkroom printer
- Proofing techniques
- Practical printing session
Meet Your Instructor
Tim Jones
Fotospeed Technical Manager
Tim Jones is our experienced and knowledgeable Academy lead. With over a decade of freelance photography experience and a background in digital retouching, Tim is a true expert in his field.
As an Adobe Photoshop Associate, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge. He's your go-to expert for Photoshop, Lightroom, Monochrome, and practical printing. Tim's passion and expertise make our courses interactive, useful, and effective.
What You’ll Need
- A selection of your favourite RAW or JPEG files
- A laptop with Photoshop, Lightroom or Capture One installed
- As well as Silver Efex Pro software installed (Download for Free here.)
- Lunch is not provided so please bring your own
What We Provide
- ✔ Printing paper
- ✔ Materials
- ✔ Printer use
- ✔ Exclusive discounts and offers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my own photographs to print during the training sessions?
We encourage you to bring your own photographs to print during our training sessions. Please ensure that you have either RAW or JPEG formats to ensure you achieve the best results.
Are there specific requirements for the digital files that will be used for printing?
When it comes to preparing digital files for printing, we recommend providing your images in either RAW or JPEG format. These formats offer the best flexibility and compatibility for our printing processes.
What types of printers and paper are available for use during the training?
During our training sessions, we provide access to our top-of-the-line Canon and Epson demonstration printers. These industry-leading printers offer exceptional print quality and precision, ensuring your images come to life in stunning detail. To complement these printers, we use our premium Fotospeed Signature Range papers.
Are there specific software programs that I need to have?
To make the most out of our training courses, we recommend having access to certain software programs. For general editing and enhancing your photographs, having software such as Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, or Capture One is highly beneficial. If you're participating in our Black & White Printing Workshop, having Silver Efex, a popular plugin for creating stunning black and white conversions, will further enhance your learning experience.
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