Don’t rule out the Black and White photos
Are black and white photos becoming the new in?? Long before there was color there was black and white. Black and White Photography never left, many of today’s top photographers still shoot in black and white; and people are once again realizing that the black and white images can be striking, can hide blemishes, they have a look of elegance. Look at the ads of today, many advertisers are also going back to the black and white images.
A picture speaks a thousands words, and sometimes color can actually be distracting from the composition of the image. What many new photographers don’t realize is that if they start out with black and white, it helps teach exposure and composition. The teachers of today according to the New York Institute of Photography are still teaching their students about black and white photography. And whether you use film or digital the basic concepts of photography still apply.
Look for shapes, placement, and shadows to help you with your composition instead of color. Many new digital cameras give you the option to shoot either in color or black and white. One benefit of shooting in black and white is you can still shoot outdoors on overcast days and have a beautiful picture.
If your camera doesn’t have this option many photo editing software will convert the photo to black and white for you. Use the tips of shapes, placement, and shadows and don’t worry about the color when you shoot an image if you are going to convert, and you will be surprised at the results!
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Lake Corpus Christi, TX, A storm was rolling in.
Olympus E-500 UV Filter
Night Landscape settings, Set to Black and White
Resources
New York Institute of Photography
Digital Photography School
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