Black and white photography
Transcript: Black and white Photography By:Matthew Gagliardo What is black and white photography What is Black and white Photography Black and white Photography is the art of using different tones of gray ranging from white to dark, to create compelling images. Examples Examples Reasons to use Black and White Reasons to use Black and white Black and white photography removes any distraction of color and helps the viewer focus on other aspects of the photo, such as the subject, the textures, shapes and patterns, and the composition. So, you can use all the same composition techniques. You can also play with the lighting and shadows of the image and still have the same effect as before. Emotion Emotion Pattern Patterns Compositions Techniques Composition Techniques How to shoot Black and white photos How to shoot black and white pictures Look for the setting on your camera that allows you to view and shoot in black and white.A good photo typically has some pattern to it. Something that makes the viewers’ eyes follow the pattern and look for more patterns. Patterns can be rocks on the ground, blades of grass, cars going from left to right, and any other repeating object, texture, or design. Best time to take them Winter is a great time to take black and white images. With winter photography, particularly on an overcast day, there might not seem to be much difference from your original, color image. Gray skies, barren trees, and white snow covering the ground – you’re already 90% of the way to having a black and white photo! Street photography involves capturing the human condition in public places. black and white images seem to capture the vibe of the streets and the people that occupy it Best time to take black and white photos Examples Editing your Photos Editing your photos Whether you shoot in black and white, or convert to black and white afterward, there are a few things you can do to make your black and white images even better using your favorite photo editing software.By increasing the contrast and reducing the brightness, you further enhance the differences in an image’s light and dark tones.You can also reduce the contrast and fade the shadows, providing an underexposed look, or how about adding some grain for a more authentic film look? But you can’t just slap a Noir filter on there.