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You'll be able to convert color images into powerful black and white landscape photos — with deliberate tonal control, strong contrast, and a clear sense of mood and structure in every frame.
You'll be able to use tonal curves, histograms, and targeted adjustments to shape light and shadow with precision — so your black and white photo editing produces results that feel intentional, not accidental.
You'll be able to follow a structured Lightroom and Photoshop workflow for every black and white landscape photo — from initial RAW processing through to a polished, export-ready final image.
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Vera Saldivar de Lira is a visual artist and photographer whose work explores how space, materiality, and social structures shape perception and image-making. Recognized among Artpil’s 30 Under 30 Women Photographers (2022), her practice blends photography and spatial interventions to critically examine the value, production, and politics of images.
View instructor’s classesMonochrome editing is the process of adjusting tones in a single color range, usually black and white. It focuses on contrast, brightness, and tonal separation to improve image depth.
Yes, both tools are recommended. Lightroom is used for initial edits, while Photoshop is essential for advanced monochrome editing and selective adjustments.
This masterclass is suitable for beginners with basic editing knowledge and intermediate photographers who want to improve their workflow and editing skills.
The Zone System, developed by Ansel Adams, is a method used to control exposure and tonal range in an image for better contrast and detail.
RAW files are best for editing landscape photos because they retain maximum image data, allowing better control during black and white photo editing.
You can improve contrast by adjusting tonal curves, balancing highlights and shadows, and applying selective edits to different parts of the image.
The best way to edit landscape photos is to follow a structured workflow. Start with RAW adjustments in Lightroom, then refine tones, contrast, and details in Photoshop using curves and masks.
Grayscale refers to images made only of shades of gray, while black and white photography often involves creative tonal adjustments to enhance contrast and mood during editing.
Choose images with strong light, contrast, textures, or leading lines. Scenes with too many colors but little tonal variation may not translate well into black and white.
Avoid over-editing by making gradual adjustments and constantly checking details in highlights and shadows. Maintaining natural tones is key to professional results.
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