Color photos are cheerful, bright, beautiful but nothing compares to the charm and elegance of a well-made black and white photo.
Taking black and white photos means more than setting this mode in the camera and pressing the shutter button. Whether you are a beginner or have been taking photos for a long time, you should keep in mind the things below about black and white frames, because they are the basis of this type of photography.
People are starting to rediscover the charm of black and white photography and not only because they bring a retro air but also because they have a strength and, at the same time, a purity that we do not find in color ones. But how do we make a successful black and white photo?
Regardless of whether we are talking about a color photo or a black and white one, the choice of subject is very important. Needless to say, there are differences: some subjects are very interesting in colorful tones, if you turn them into black and white, they become really boring. On the other hand, a simple scene or portrait can be super dramatic when posed in black and white.
When you photograph people in black and white, the result is much better if they are dressed in simple, solid-colored clothes. You get an effect all the more dramatic the fewer elements in the frame. Many people choose to take their wedding photos in black and white due to the romantic effect that this format gives. Landscapes, rural or urban, still life, static scenes, with flowers and fruits are also suitable subjects for black and white photographs.
300mm ƒ/8,0 1/2500s ISO 400
2019 Ireland
You need to form your eye to see the effects that various objects, buildings, animals or plants can have on a black and white photo.
