The Magic of Black-and-White Working in black-and-white can be extremely liberating, both artistically and photographically. By its very nature, black-and-white is an abstraction of reality, giving the photographer an incredibly free hand in interpreting shapes, colors, textures and relationships in a scene. Join Alan for this information-packed small group workshop and discover the magic of…
Online Workshops
In-person workshops are great, but sometimes just not possible due to timing, finances, or work obligations. That doesn’t mean your photography learning has to come to a standstill, or that you can’t experience the energy and enthusiasm that comes from spending time with others who share your passion for photography. Thanks to Zoom and other…
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Santa Fe – October 2019
An Immersive Photographic & Cultural Experience October 19 – 25, 2019 Santa Fe is affectionately known as “The City Different” by locals and visitors alike. Its history, culture, art, cuisine and landscape are like no other, making it a one-of-a-kind destination with an almost magical appeal. Join renowned photographers Robert Bullivant and Alan Ross for…
Yosemite, October 2025 – All Silver
Crafting the Fine Silver Image October 7 – 11, 2025 Yosemite National Park Overview An expressive, tonally rich, silver image represents the ultimate blend of vision, passion and craft. No other photographer achieved this delicate balance more consistently or more successfully than Ansel Adams. Now you can connect Ansel’s approach and mastery with your own…
The Language of Black and White Photography
For me, a photograph is very much a kind of language. It can be as practical and unadorned as an entry in an encyclopedia. It can be a set of instructions. It can be a chapter in a novel or it can be haiku. And for those of us to whom words do not come…
The Polarizing Filter – You Can’t Mimic It In Photoshop!
A polarizing filter is one of the few filters that are equally effective with color imaging and with black-and-white. It can: • Minimize or eliminate reflections in glass, water or most any surface except metal. • Darken skies in color photos as well as in black-and-white • Cut through haze • Increase the saturation of…
Photographic Visualization – How To Visualize A Photograph Before You Shoot
Photographic Visualization In April 1927, during one of his regular trips to Yosemite, a 25-year-old Ansel Adams trekked up to the ‘diving board’ on the west shoulder of Half Dome. There, he made a dramatic image of the monolith using a mild yellow filter to darken the sky a bit—a generally recommended and accepted practice in those…
How To See Like A Photographer
One of the things I enjoy most about being a photographer is the opportunity to share the knowledge and experience I’ve gained during my 40+-year career looking through the lens. I consider teaching both a privilege and a responsibility, and I do a lot of it. Something I get asked to address in nearly all…