This is a good time to do a black and white conversion. Or maybe the subject itself is a color that isn’t appealing. Maybe there is something in the background that’s brightly colored and drawing attention. Sometimes it’s best to convert to black and white (or shoot in monochrome mode) when color in the image is distracting in some way. #2 – Convert to black and white when color is distracting Neither is right or wrong, it’s all about what you want to show. You don’t get the golden feeling of the sun on the sand here, but rather a completely different mood. This image works well in both color and black and white. Color shot of sand dunes in the Sahara desert. The direction of light provides good texture on the statue and the darkened sky provides drama. Another example of a shot done in bright sunlight. The lack of shadows is what can make your black and white images look drab and flat. Do not be afraid of shadows in your images, especially in black and white photography. Look for contrast on buildings (with one side in the light, one side in shadow), texture, and shadows. Like the cityscape of New York City above, even when shooting in the normally harsh lighting conditions of midday, you can capture great black and white images. Even midday lighting can work well in black and white Black and white version with the contrast pumped up to make it more dramatic. Color version of a shot of NYC taken at midday. This article on using the basic sliders may help you, but with black and white I take it even a step further.
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To have the appearance of an image full of depth and richness, you need to have good solid blacks in your image, and pure white. Often when I convert a color image to black and white, I add contrast and clarity, boost the curve, push the white/black sliders – or a combination of all three. #1 – Look for scenes with good contrastīlack and white images look best with a lot of contrast. So here are a 7 tips to help you sort out when to shoot black and white, when to convert from color, and what to look for to create more dynamic black and white images.
These are all questions I get asked frequently.
His images are sharp high contrast compositions of people in places with interesting architecture.What makes a good black and white photo? How do you know when to convert an image to black and white, and when to keep it in color? Is it best to shoot in monochrome mode or convert later on the computer? Japanese photographer Akihito Nagata got hooked on black and white photography because of Instagram. 😉 “To see in color is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.” – Andri Cauldwell Best Black and White Instagram Accounts 1. So go ahead and have a look! Hopefully, you’ll find them as inspiring as I do. To inspire you to see the world in a different way, here is a selection of my favorite black and white Instagram accounts. In fact, making good B&W photography takes practice and a keen eye for details. However, that doesn’t make black and white photography any easier than color photography. Photography then becomes a game of contrasts between light and shadows. It seems that when colors are stripped away from an image, only the essence of the scene remains. With their clever use of light, shadows, and shapes, these awesome black and white Instagram accounts will inspire you to see beyond the obvious.īlack and white photography has a certain timeless quality that captivates me.
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