# Create Better Black and White Photographs with Chris Orwig

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## Overview

Most people know how to use Photoshop to create black and white images, but many of these conversions aren't very good. Join instructor Chris Orwig for Create Better Black and White Photographs and make black and white images that are expressive and strong.

You'll learn how to use Lightroom and Photoshop together seamlessly to give photographs a rich and deep tonal range. Chris will show you how to change the brightness values of specific tones and selectively add brightness and darkness to direct the viewer's eye through the image. By working with a wide range of subjects, you'll explore how to use presets and settings to achieve film and analog looks in your digital black and whites.

**Software Used:** Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.2.2, Adobe Lightroom 5.4

## Instructors

### Chris Orwig

Chris Orwig is an author, teacher, photographer, and creator of more than 100 courses online. He has a down-to-earth and natural teaching style that makes learning difficult topics a breeze.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $29