# Capture and Edit Classic Black & White Portraits with Jared Platt

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## Overview

Black and White portraits are not simply photographs without color. Making a great black and white portrait requires a completely different mindset and a different set of techniques. Jared Platt will walk you through the process of creating beautiful, classic black and white portraits. From shoot through post-processing, you will learn every step of the process: lighting, camera settings, exposure, editing, retouching, and printing. 

You'll learn:

- How to see in Black & White for a portrait shoot
- Reading exposures -Lighting for Contrast
- Classic Black and White Style 
- Basic Black and White Adjustments in Post 
- Getting More Out of Your Black and White Image 
- Going Dark Room Crazy in a Lightroom World
- Printing in Black and White

Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2017, Adobe Lightroom CC 2015

## Instructors

### Jared Platt

Jared Platt is an international wedding, lifestyle, and portrait photographer and photographic lecturer.  Jared began his studies in photography in documentary and landscapes, but today you will find his images are a perfect blend of the three genres.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $29
