Introduction

As I keep saying I love monochrome/B&W photos and I also love portraits. Here are some outdoor summery shots of Lisa-Marie the question is which looks better, the black and white versions or the colour versions?

By the way I haven't done anything to Lisa-Marie's eyes they are actually that pale blue colour which really makes them stand out.

I have had people previously thinking I photoshopped them to make them look like that - they really are that light blue colour!

These were taken just at the turn of autumn and so it was still quite bright and sunny but actually quite cold. Lisa-Marie had to keep taking breaks to put on a coat and have a cigarette to warm herself up. I've only just got round to processing these.

I have a tonne more that haven't been processed - if people like them I can do more. To be honest the colour ones don't take very long but the black and white ones can take a while due to all the potential options and adjustments.

The Photos

1 Colour

1 Black and White

2 Colour

2 Black and White

3 Colour

3 Black and White

4 Colour

4 Black and White

Let me know what you think of the shots as always. Also if there are any particular questions you have or technique you would like me to discuss or explain please feel free to ask - I could do a new tutorial or just answer in the comments if there is enough space.

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Technical Information:

Nikon D800 Camera.
Nikon 85mm/1.8 lens, natural light with a front reflector.
Adobe Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC.
The model is Lisa Marie Thompson.

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My Previous Photography Posts and Tutorials:

Lisa-Marie Outdoor Summery Shots - Photography - My Own Work