by LeeVaris | Nov 5, 2012 | Tutorials
In advance of our workshop on Hollywood Lighting in Los Angeles, on May 13th & 14th, 2017, I am posting this detailed tutorial on B&W portrait technique in Photoshop. This is the post processing part of our workshop exploring George Hurrell style lighting...
by LeeVaris | Jun 6, 2012 | Photography
Some More Thoughts on B&W I thought I would write a little bit about the decision process when creating B&W renderings from color images. The images that follow were all captured in and around Los Osos on the central coast of California. I have often said that...
by LeeVaris | Jun 3, 2012 | Photography
The Upcoming Workshop in Los Osos Before I return to my photo adventure in Italy, and while I’m preparing for my B&W workshop at Light Photographic, I thought I’d share some thoughts and B&W images of the beautiful locations in and around Los Osos....
by LeeVaris | Mar 26, 2012 | Photography
Sampling the Visual Pleasures of the Lowest Point in the US Every year, if I can, I spend and extended weekend in Death Valley with a small group of friends—we’ve been going to Death Valley to photograph for that last 30+ years. In the past I’ve been known...
by LeeVaris | Jan 18, 2012 | Tutorials
Think like a sculptor and shape your tones for ideal B&W conversions. Often, when confronted with the need for a B&W version of a color image, the process of conversion is treated as an afterthought. There may be some thought as to what the best method will be...