Many photographers are often confused with the term “Monochrome” and think that it is the same as “Black and White” photography. While black and white photography is monochrome and one that is most commonly referred to as monochrome, monochrome photography means, using different shades of a single colour. So basically all monochrome images are not black and white, but all black and white images are monochrome.
Monochrome images can be captured by looking around in our day to day scenes, architectural structures, landscapes at certain times of the day, or even by making use of coloured lights to bring in a monochromatic colour to the scene. If you have not shot monochrome images other than black and white, these images here will inspire you to observe your surroundings and capture more monochrome images.
Like all genre in photography, monochrome photography also works well when the compositional guidelines are used wisely for effective results. Composition combined with light is the secret to stunning photography and if you want to get a better understanding of composition, this eBook “Understanding Composition” by Photzy has 25 key lessons that will cover what composition is and why it is important for incredible photography.
When shooting monochrome photographs, if you find the frame with similar never ending repetitions that seem boring, you can always add a small element in the frame that breaks the monotony. It is better to add it in a way that it complements the frame and makes the photo interesting, rather than take away all the attention. If you wish to learn how to do this, we recommend you to check out this eBook “Understanding Composition” by Photzy which covers a lot of compositional guidelines that will help you to capture stunning photographs.
If you are new to photography and wish to understand composition, then this guide “Understanding Composition” by Photzy will be a good choice as it will give you the foundations for great photography. It comes with sample images, self-check quizzes, assignments and exercises to test your knowledge and understanding.
