Why Black and White? with Cole Thompson

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking learnshop with Cole Thompson as he makes the compelling case that black and white is the perfect medium for any subject...except for one. In this one-hour presentation, Cole will share powerful images from his renowned portfolios, including:

• The Ghosts of Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Harbinger
• Ceiling Lamps
• Moai, Sitting for Portrait
• The Lone Man
• Powerlines
• And many others

Interspersed with the images, Cole will share his hard-earned photographic philosophies, such as:

• Never listen to others
• Photographic Celibacy
• Cole’s Rule of Thirds
• Equipment is overrated
• Vision is the most important tool in my toolbox
• And many more

Cole loves talking about black and white photography… but there’s one thing he loves talking about even more. You’ll have to attend to find out what it is!

About Cole Thompson:
“I’ve never taken a photography class, don’t have an art degree, and never worked as a photographer. My only qualification is my images — nothing else matters.”

Cole Thompson is an acclaimed American fine art photographer based in Colorado, best known for his striking, minimalist black and white long-exposure images. His work focuses heavily on expressing a deeply personal artistic vision rather than purely documenting reality.

Website: www.ColeThompsonPhotography.com

Please note:
This month's meeting will be online. The Zoom link will be sent to everyone who RSVPs to this Meetup.
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SPS has three standing meetings each month for its members and guests. The First Friday meeting features a guest speaker and a members’ image competition. While competition entries at these monthly meetings are restricted to current dues-paying members, we ALWAYS welcome visitors interested in photography to attend. The Learnshops (Fourth Tuesdays) and Coffee & Critique (Second Saturdays) are intended for members, but again, we welcome visitors. If you attend regularly, we ask that you help support the club (which pays for the rental of the facilities, supplies and equipment) by becoming a member!

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