James Nader Photography
Academy
Photography - Courses - Workshops - Tutorials - Presets
Charge £3-5K+ per shoot by mastering the editing system and understanding of light I use for global brands.
Photography Education - Resources & Lightroom Presets
This isn’t just about editing in Black & White — it’s about transforming your style, your reputation, and your income
A Personal Message From James Nader
How I built a career charging £3–5K+ per shoot — and how you can too
What if the secret to creating timeless, powerful images isn’t in the camera you own — but in how you see light, shadow, and tone?
This course is not just another tutorial. It’s a blueprint for transforming colour into expressive monochrome, teaching you the same system I’ve used in fashion and commercial work for decades.If you’ve ever felt your images were missing depth, mood, or impact — this could be the missing piece in your photography journey.
My approach to monochrome photography isn’t just about converting colour into black and white — it’s about creating depth, mood, and timeless visual storytelling. Every lesson in this course is designed to give you clarity, practical skill, and the confidence to produce images that stand out.
Transform your photography into gallery-worthy black & white art with over 30+ video modules, transcripts, assignments, and downloadable PDFs. This course gives you the complete system I’ve used in fashion, portrait, and commercial photography for decades.
Inside, you’ll discover:
How to see light differently and craft images with timeless impact.
My personal workflow for flawless conversions in Lightroom.
The Zone System and my exclusive TRIOME™ method for creative control.
How to position your work so clients pay £3–5K per shoot.
The mindset and techniques I’ve refined over 30 years in fashion & commercial photography.
This course is more than just Lightroom sliders — it’s a complete system for mastering the art of black & white. By the end, you’ll not only know how to edit in monochrome, but why each decision creates impact.
More Than a Course: A Place to Refine Your Eye and Build Belief
With over 30 years behind the lens, I’ve worked across fashion, advertising, and commercial photography at the highest level — producing campaigns for international brands and celebrities. My career has taken me from London studios to dramatic landscapes worldwide, but one thread runs through all my work: the pursuit of timeless monochrome mastery.
As a specialist in the Zone System and my own TRIOME™ method, I’ve developed a unique approach to black-and-white photography that fuses technical precision with cinematic storytelling. This isn’t theory — it’s the system I’ve used to create signature campaigns that still define my career today.
What I’m sharing inside this platform is more than a course; it’s decades of distilled experience, proven systems, and the creative mindset that helped me sustain a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world.
If you want to cut through the noise, refine your style, and build true confidence, you’re in the right place.
Behind the Lens: James Nader’s Monochrome Method
A Modern Approach to Timeless Photography.
“It’s like having a mentor beside you, showing you exactly how to refine your eye, your craft, and your value.”
Why Learn About Black & White Photography & Editing from
James Nader ?
See in Black & White Before You Shoot: Learn how to visualise your subjects in monochrome and plan your shots with intention. Using the Zone System and proven methods, you’ll start thinking like a true black & white artist.
31+ In-Depth Video Lessons: Go beyond surface-level edits with step-by-step video modules, transcripts, and downloadable PDFs that give you clarity and structure.
Transform Your Photographic Vision: This course doesn’t just change how you edit — it changes how you see. You’ll approach light, tone, and mood with a fresh eye that instantly elevates your portfolio.
Master Tonal Control: From velvet blacks to luminous whites, you’ll learn to control every tonal shift with precision, giving your images depth and power.
Stay Ahead in a Competitive Field: By the end, your monochrome work won’t just be “good” — it will feel cinematic, timeless, and impossible to ignore. The kind of imagery that agencies, clients, and curators actively look for.
This is your chance to step into a world where black & white isn’t an afterthought — it’s a signature style.
Transform Your Photography with James Nader's Masterclass in Adobe Lightroom for Flawless Black and White Conversions
MASTERCLASS WITH TRUE MONOCHROME
IN LIGHTROOM
Why This Lightroom Monochrome Course is a
Game-Changer for Photographers?
This isn’t just another editing course. It’s a complete system for mastering the art of black & white photography — giving you the confidence, skills, and vision to create work that stops people in their tracks.
"This is more than just an educational platform; it's a chance to join an elite circle of photographers who are continuously improving and gaining the confidence"
Monochrome Conversion Course — Master Black & White Photography in Lightroom
Step into the art of timeless photography with my complete Monochrome Conversion Course. Inside, you’ll gain access to 30+ in-depth video lessons, full transcripts, assignments, and downloadable PDF guides — all designed to take you beyond presets and into true mastery of black & white editing.
This course distills my decades of experience in fashion and commercial photography into a clear system that teaches you how to see, craft, and perfect monochrome images. From the Zone System in Lightroom to advanced tone curve work, you’ll learn how to create depth, drama, and museum-quality images that stand out in any portfolio.
As your mentor, I’ll guide you step by step — giving you not just techniques, but the ability to think and edit like a master. Whether you shoot fashion, weddings, portraits, or fine art, this course will give you the edge to elevate your work above the noise.
👉 Don’t just learn black & white. Master it.
Turn Monochrome Mastery into £3–5K Shoots, Gallery-Worthy Work & New Clients
Landscapes — how to sculpt depth and mood from natural light.
Weddings — transforming fleeting moments into timeless storytelling.
Street photography — controlling contrast and shadow in unpredictable light.
Fashion — editorial-grade conversions with style and polish.
Portraits — drawing emotion and power from every tonal shift.
Apply the Zone System for digital with clarity and confidence.
Use my exclusive TRIOME™ Method for consistent, striking results.
Refine your workflow inside Adobe Lightroom to professional standards.
Speed up your process with downloadable PDFs & presets.
Access every lesson with full transcripts & subtitles — perfect for learning on the go or in travel mode.
" This is the complete system for mastering black & white photography — from capture to final edit — built on the same techniques I’ve used for over 30 years in fashion, portrait, and commercial work.Through 30+ video lessons, I guide you step by step with real-world walkthroughs covering "
You’ll learn how to:
I only open enrolment at this price 2–3 times per year. Once it’s gone,
it’s gone—don’t miss this round.”
Only 100 early-bird seats at £297 then price rises back to £597
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My Lightroom presets are not mass-produced filters — they’re a distillation of over 30 years working with film and digital. Inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Kodak, Fujifilm, and Agfa, each preset recreates the depth, texture, and emotion of real film stocks. This isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about authenticity.
Every preset, from monochrome to colour variations, has been hand-crafted from my own professional workflow used on international brand shoots. They’re intuitive, powerful, and designed to transform your work with a single click. Each one carries a unique mood and style, instantly refining your photographs into something that feels cinematic and timeless.
⚠️ These presets are limited — they’re the exact tools I’ve guarded in my own archive for years, now released for a short time to a select group of photographers. Once they’re gone, they won’t return in the same form.
Film Emulation Presets
Finish off your pictures with classic Film and Analog presets
Film Emulation Presets: Instantly Enhance Your Black & White
