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Master the emotional impact of monochrome images
"Mastering Black & White Conversion of your digital photos"
A Deep-Dive Class with Joe Brady
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST
$49 Includes full online replay access
What This Class Is About!
Black & white photography isn’t just about removing color - it’s about revealing emotion, shape, and story in a whole new way. In this Deep Dive online class, we’ll explore why certain images shine brightest in black & white, and how to identify the best candidates for conversion.
From Lightroom Classic to Photoshop and the powerful Nik Silver Efex Pro, you’ll learn multiple techniques to create beautiful, dramatic monochrome images with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re after the look of classic film, rich shadows and highlights, or that timeless print-worthy finish, this class will give you the tools - and the creative eye - to get there.
Class Outline – Mastering Black & White Conversion
SECTION 1: Why Black & White?
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The emotional and visual impact of monochrome
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What color removes—and what it reveals
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How to “see” in black & white before you shoot
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Which types of images work best (light, texture, subject matter)
SECTION 2: Converting in Lightroom Classic
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Lightroom’s built-in black & white profile options
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The B&W Mixer: How to control tone without color
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Local adjustments and masking for depth
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When Lightroom’s approach works best
SECTION 3: Converting in Photoshop
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Using the B&W Adjustment Layer: control by color channel
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Creative contrast and structure using Curves
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Layer masking and targeted enhancements
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Adding subtle drama with dodging and burning
SECTION 4: Silver Efex Pro – The Ultimate B&W Toolkit
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Using Silver Efex in both Lightroom and Photoshop
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Film types, toning, borders, and grain: what matters and when
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Mastering Control Points for selective refinements
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Saving custom presets and speeding up your workflow
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Creating rich, darkroom-inspired images with modern tools
BONUS: Choosing Between Tools
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When to stay in Lightroom • When Photoshop gives you the edge • When Silver Efex Pro brings the whole image to life
By the end of this class, you won’t just know how to convert to black and white - you’ll understand why. You’ll walk away with a clear, repeatable process for crafting rich, emotionally compelling black & white images - whether you’re printing at home, sharing with family, or preparing for your next gallery submission. If you've ever wondered why your monochrome edits felt flat or just “off,” this is the clarity you’ve been waiting for.
This isn’t another two-hour tutorial you’ll forget by morning. It’s a focused, hands-on workshop taught live, where every technique is explained clearly - and built for photographers who are serious about their craft. You’re not just buying a class, you are investing the time and the confidence to take full creative control over your black & white work.
You’ll learn:
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The mindset behind great conversions
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How to use professional tools that don’t require hours of frustration
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A repeatable process that takes your best images to a finished, print-worthy level
At just $49, it’s less than a dinner out - but it could change the way you see your photography forever.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern (2 hours, plus live Q&A)
Cost: $49 • Replay Access and Video Download: Included with registration
After you place your order in checkout, a PDF will be downloaded to your computer with the Zoom registration link!