Response to Starting again with b & w and hand tinting

Janice, There are sooo many great papers and films on the market that trying to advise you of one to start with is tough. I would suggest starting with whatever your instructors see fit, being that they will be probably expect different things. Hopefully, they will have you use something forgiving in the beginning ( like tri-x film, and resin coated multi-grade papers ) and then encorage you to explore areas of photography, printing, and shooting materials that are at your level (since those will be the most beneficial to your learning and results). If I were personally starting over, the book "Better Picture Guide To Black & White Photography" by Michael Busselle is what i hope were recommended to me. I encorage you to think for yourself in your endeavors. Take in what the instructors teach you, but with a grain of salt. Remember the instructors don't know it all, and you are the one who has to be happy with your work. Joy with your art, Sean.

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