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Black and White Lightroom Photography Masterclass

v2101

Discover an incredible amount of drama and beauty that is revealed when floral images are converted to black and white using Adobe Lightroom.

– with Alan Shapiro

Jan 2, 2021 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cannot attend my Live Online Class Session?

We record all our live classes session. So if for some reason you cannot attend a live session you will have 1 year watch the the recorded video.

NOTE: Online classes are non-refundable.

What do I need to attend Live Class Session?

You will need a high-speed internet connection to attend our live online class.

We use Zoom Meetings to run our online classes. Zoom Meetings is compatible with all devices, including Mac and PC desktop computers and laptops, mobile phones, and tablet devices. If you're still not sure whether your device will work with our streaming services, try your device out by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test

NOTE: We do not recommend using your mobile phone to attend the meeting because of small screen size of mobile phone. You will get most out of your Online Classes if you are watching out live session on 13 inch or larger screen.

Can I access Online Classes after the Live Session?

Yes. We will attempt to record live presentation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances you will have 1 year access to the recorded video.

What's Included in our Online Classes?

Visual Wilderness Online classes is a live event. Here is what is included in our live online classes:

  • You will be able to watch and hear the instructors as they teach the class topic.
  • Our instructors use a variety of teaching materials in the online classes. These materials may include a Live video, Presentation, Post Processing and Field Videos and more.
  • You will be able to ask question during the Live Event using Zoom’s chat box. NOTE: You do not need a microphone to ask questions. All questions are submitted using the chat box.
  • We will send you a video recording of the class after the live session is completed.

CLASS AGENDA

  • Introduction
  • Overview of the specific B&W conversion tools within Lightroom
  • Start-to-finish examples where we’ll covert photographs to B&W and edit them for maximum impact
  • Q&A will be answered throughout the webinar

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT

  • Compatible with: Photoshop CC 2020 or later, Adobe Lightroom Classic.
  • Video Created with: Photoshop CC 2020 or later, Adobe Lightroom Classic.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Alan’s favorite B&W conversion tools in Lightroom (LR) and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and how he uses them
  • How to look for the potential in a photograph and map out a path to get you there
  • Everything you need to know about Lightroom’s new Color Grading Module for split toning
  • Explore how tonal curve in lightroom can change a mood of your photo. 
  • Some often forgotten finishing touches, additional plug-in options and more.

There is absolutely no doubt that you will walk away from Alan’s class not only feeling inspired, but also with the knowledge on how to identify and edit incredibly impactful and mood invoking imagery.

What People are Saying

Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image

I learned a tremendous amount – all the techniques Alan Shapiro covered: profiles, color checker, calibration, new curves, crushing the blacks, sketching w/virtual copies, range masking and more. Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image as a new, individual artistic journey. Looking forward to learning more!

Barbara Reiner
New Haven, CT

Enlightening and easy to understand

Alan Shapiro is a phenomenal photographer and artist. His thought process and techniques are enlightening and easy to understand.

Patricia Stokes
Fall City, Washington

Alan is a master of color & light

Alan has always been a favorite of mine. Having him share his technique on  Visual Wilderness  has been fabulous. Alan, is a master of color & light, and a fabulous teacher.

Jeri Mearns
Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Presentation was very informative

Alan Shapiro’s presentation was very informative. His combination of several texture layers certainly gives painterly results.

Marjorie Prescott
La Jolla, California

A great learning experience for me

Visual Wilderness Online Classes offered a great learning experience for me. I have been trying to get to the next level in my post-processing and this really helped. It opened up many new doors for me and challenges me to many new creative possibilities.

Jack Tsuji
Los Angeles, California

Friendly to all levels of photographic competence

Yes,I learned new techniques and perspectives on creativity in color in clear, under stable concise fashion that is user friendly to all levels of photographic competence with Visual Wilderness Online Classes.

Rena Goodriend-Leve
Chicago ,USA

Visual Wilderness Online Classes are brilliant!

The hands on demonstration portion of the Visual Wilderness Online Classes are brilliant! Such a great way to learn!

Pat Rhubottom

I look forward to another online class

Living in North Dakota, the opportunities for photography classes are limited. Finding an affordable, online class was the perfect solution. I learn a lot during the online class and I look forward to another online class soon Visual Wilderness!

Kathy Potter

Eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro

I enjoyed the class immensely and am eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro on Visual Wilderness.

Sue Reyman

Informative and enjoyable

Visual Wilderness Online Classes  are very informative and enjoyable. So glad to have these type of webinars available.

Lisa Phillips
Las Cruces, NM
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