Description

Recommended prior knowledge

This workshop is suitable for photographers at any skill and experience level.

Course Outline

This workshop runs for three consecutive weeks 18:00 – 20:00

Session 1 – 19/01/2026

In the first session we will discuss what black and white photography achieves for photographers, what makes a powerful mono image, and we’ll discuss a range of images from genres including portraiture, landscape, street, etc.

Session 2 – 09/02/2026

Simon will share with you a simplified and powerful workflow that will help you capture strong black and white images, and we will explore how to spot opportunities and best use light.

During this week or weekend, you’ll ideally go out and practice your new found skills so that you can upload your favourite 5 x images before the following session. (If you cannot get out, you may present older images, but this will reduce the overall learning as you will not have practiced your new skills.)

Session 3 – 23/02/2026

This session will be dedicated to providing feedback on up to 5 x images from your shoot.

Outcomes

By the end of this course your black and white photography would have improved based on feedback and practice. You will be able to photograph subjects in black and white with confidence and develop your own practice through acquired skills and ideas.

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About the Tutor:

Simon Ellingworth is a multi award winning Fine Art Street Photographer.

Simon has featured in the ‘International Photography Awards‘, was a finalist in the ‘International iPhone Photography Awards‘, ‘Mobile Photography Awards‘ & ‘Professional Photographer of the Year‘, previously runner up in ‘Professional Photographer of the Year‘ and ‘Sony World Photography Awards. His limited edition Fine Art Street Photography prints are sold globally by Saatchi galleries and more.

Simon is a passionate educator, a lover of simplicity on both gear and technique and welcomes photographs of all abilities and with cameras from iPhones, mirrorless to DSLRs. He is super welcoming, inclusive and very enthusiastic.

Images © Simon Ellingworth