There is something a bit special about a black and white image don’t you think? The problem is that in this digital age, shooting black and white is often an afterthought. We usually think in colour, shoot in colour and then in hindsight, think a picture would look great in black and white. Converting images […]
Black and White Photography Articles
Black and white photography guides and inspiration.
It’s probably hard for some people to wrap their mind around the fact that there was a time when color photography didn’t exist. I know, crazy. But it’s true. The tables have turned, however, and color has become the default while black and white sometimes seems to have been relegated to a novelty act, set […]
I know I’m not the only photographer who has been confronted by the following dilemma: should this shot be color or black and white? Some people may not appreciate the gravity of such a predicament, probably because they work exclusively with one or the other. Film photographers have a particular grasp of this due to […]
Black and white photography is tough to do well, but the results can stop people in their tracks. Capturing a powerful image though takes a bit of thought. Here are a few tips to capture some amazing black and white images. Keep in mind, always shoot RAW. Look for contrast: Make sure you have contrast […]
Since the early days of film in photography, when things happened due to the beauty of chemistry, black-and-white photography has been far more permissive when compared to color photography. It is highly permissive when cranking certain limits – from chemical temperatures to contrast in the final image. Nowadays, that peculiar nature of the format continues […]
To shoot in black and white you need to do some homework, study some inspiring photographers and learn what makes a good monochrome photo! We know not ALL photographs look good when converted (hint: tonal range)…