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Capture striking images using the best lighting for black and white photography
Create depth and mood through strong black and white photography composition
Master black and white photo retouching for polished final results
Black and white photography removes distraction and reveals truth.
Without color, your images rely on light, contrast, composition, and emotion.
In this black and white photography class, you’ll learn how to:
From shooting to editing, this class gives you a complete system to create timeless monochrome images.
focused lessons designed for practical application. Each lesson builds on the previous, taking you from fundamentals to advanced techniques.
Expert Instructor
Frank Doorhof is a globally recognized fashion and glamour photographer based in Amsterdam, with over two decades of experience in the industry. Known for his precision in lighting, color, and calibration, his work reflects a deep understanding of how technical control enhances creative vision. As an active commercial photographer, Frank has worked extensively with fashion brands and musical artists, while continuing to pursue personal creative projects that push artistic boundaries. Beyond his work behind the camera, Frank is a highly respected educator. Through his masterclasses, courses, and ebooks, he has helped thousands of photographers worldwide simplify complex concepts and improve their skills with confidence.
View instructor’s classesYou’ll learn camera settings for black and white photography, lighting techniques, composition, how to coach your model for strong expressions, styling tips, storytelling, and black and white photo retouching.
Yes. Frank explains concepts in a clear and practical way, making it easy for beginners to understand while still offering valuable insights for advanced photographers.
While this black and white photography masterclass focuses mainly on portrait photography, but the techniques taught can be applied to many types of black and white photography.
No special equipment is required. The techniques can be applied using most DSLR or mirrorless cameras and standard lighting setups.
Yes. Frank demonstrates lighting setups specifically designed to bring out texture, shape, and emotion in black and white images.
Somewhat. Black and white photography means the image uses only shades of gray - purely black, white, and everything in between. There’s no color information at all. The focus is on light, contrast, texture, and emotion. Monochrome photography means the image uses one color tone. That color can be black and white, but it can also be sepia, blue, brown, or any single color tint.
Yes. The class covers how to convert images to black and white and enhance them through proper contrast and tonal control.
The course covers composition techniques like contrast, negative space, textures, and subject placement to create visually striking monochrome images.
This class teaches foundational techniques like working with light, understanding contrast, and capturing emotion without relying on color.
Absolutely. The course teaches how to shoot in color and convert images into stunning black and white photos during post-processing.
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