Seeing in Black and White

Black and white photographs are infused with a unique aesthetic impact and timeless beauty. Before we create monochrome, we must first learn to see and think in the tonalities of black and white. Then head outside to the gardens for a short picture-making experience inspired by the works of this great master. Finally, spend a little time in the classroom learning some post-production tips and tricks for rendering our color digital images into black and white photographs. Throughout the class, we review the broad aesthetics and creative possibilities of digital black and white photography as a form of expression.

Price: $53, $48 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Scott Dressel-Martin

Scott is a principal at Dressel-Martin MediaWorks, Inc. Scott has photographed around the world, including the Middle East, Mongolia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Singapore and all around the United States. Currently based in Denver, Colorado Scott began his career in newspaper photojournalism and has been published internationally. He is the official photographer of the Denver Botanic Gardens and also works with a select group of important institutions helping them tell promote their mission and tell relevant and moving stories. Many of Scott's clients are in the not-for-profit world such as Denver Botanic Gardens, Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Denver Health, and VISIT Denver. Scott also works with corporate clients such as Level 3, Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Hyatt Hotels and Vail Resorts. Scott is a passionate teacher and speaker on photography and creativity. He has a Master's from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, New York.