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These unique contrast masking photography workshops will stress the making and use of an array of different contrast masks to improve and enhance black and white print quality. Lynn Radeka (with guest visits by masking-master Dr. Dennis McNutt), will be teaching and demonstrating various techniques of making and using several types of contrast masks such as the Unsharp Mask, the Contrast Reduction Mask, Shadow Contrast Increase Masks, Highlight Masks, Dodge Masks and Fog Masks. Students will view comparison prints showing the profound improvements that masks can make in actual prints. Using participant's negatives, as well as Lynn's original negatives, appropriate masks will be determined and made under Lynn's guidance. Afterwards, participants will make prints from those masked negatives and discuss the improvements in print quality. The Precision pin-registration carrier system in Lynn's enlarger will be used for all masking and printing demonstrations. Fine-tuning masks using a variety of techniques including Lynn's highlight-brightener formula will also be taught and demonstrated.

This intensive and enjoyable workshop will be limited to only four participants so that maximum attention can be given to each individual. Each participant will be given a signed poster and a workshop booklet. This workshop will be held in Lynn Radeka's recently renovated darkroom in southern California.

Lynn hopes to make this the ultimate multi-participant contrast masking workshop, teaching in-depth techniques that no other workshops even approach. With these exciting tools in the photographer's arsenal, achieving the "ultimate" fine print will become an exciting reality instead of an impossible task. We recommend that all applicants have at least a little basic experience in Black and White darkroom work. This workshop is primarily geared toward medium and large format photography but those shooting small format are welcome as well. All demonstrations will be given using 4x5 negatives. Participants are encouraged to bring original negatives in 4x5 format if possible, as well as prints and/or test strips, but are not required to do so.

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Contrast Masking Workshop Gallery
a gallery of images from previous workshop participants

Private one-on-one photography workshops with Lynn Radeka are now available. These popular workshops offer the beginning, intermediate and advanced photographer lessons in contrast masking, zone system or general photographic techniques and are designed to suit each individual's interest or level of experience. Two person workshops may be available at a reduced hourly cost per person but depend upon availability and scheduling. Reduced hourly rates may be available if scheduling ten or more hours. Please call or e-mail for information.

For students and professional photographers alike, this is the workshop to attend for the utmost in personal attention. This workshop is tailored to the individual's experience and the material covered depends solely on the participants interests. It is the most in-depth instruction possible.

Students may participate in masking and printing their own negatives in Lynn's newly re-designed darkroom under his guidance, or may observe Lynn masking and printing his negatives. Students determine exactly which procedures/processes they wish to learn, and at what pace they feel most comfortable with. The Precision Pin-Registration Carrier System will be demonstrated and used for all printing and mask-making procedures.

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