The Beauty
of Black and
White
Photography
by Bob
Pardue
The following article
covers the topic of black and white photography
that has recently moved to center stage--at
least it seems that way.
If you've been thinking
you need to know more about it, here's your
opportunity.
Black
and White Photography
Digital cameras come with
many features, and one is the ability to try
black and white photography. This type of
photograph has, in recent decades, become less
popular.
This is because many
people decided they preferred color pictures,
and the price for color is more affordable. Some
cameras come with settings for black and white
photography, and most photo editing software
comes with the option to change color
photographs into black and white.
No matter which way you
choose to achieve the look of black and white,
you may find that you fall in love with the
results.
You can see that there's
practical value in learning more about
photography. Can you think of ways to apply
what's been covered so far?
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Black and white photography is somewhat of a
lost art, and many are finding they like it more
than color for portraits or close up photos.
The benefit of Black and
white is that it often adds an element of
mystery to a photo that color cannot capture.
Photos in black and white are especially popular
for portraits and candid shots of young
children. Black and white photography adds an
intimate feel to a photo that you may not find
in color.
Black and white is
also a great alternative for nature photos.
A photo of a single flower
or a tree can be stunning in black and white.
For a unique photograph, you can then take that
photo and add color to just one part of the
photo using your photo software. I use Photoshop
but there are many other software programs on
the market which are less expensive.
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Another thought
is that you may want to try adding a
touch of color to only the flower
petals, or in the case of portraits,
just the iris of someone’s eye.
With digital, the possibilities are
boundless!
Black and white
photos are even more striking when they
are framed and hung in groups on your
wall. When your children are playing
quietly with each other, snap five or
six photos of them a few second apart.
Take these photos
and turn them into black and white.
Then, buy a set of three or four
matching frames and hang them on your
wall in a cluster. You'll enjoy the
results.
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Although it is a
matter of preference, it is easier than ever for
you to try black and white photography.
If you own a good digital
camera, it won’t cost you anything to try
out black and white, just to see if you like it.
If you still aren’t convinced you should
give black and white photography a try and have
some fun with it.
Look through that shoebox
and use some of your existing photos and turn
them to black and white using a photo editing
software. Study the photos side by side and
envelop the feeling it reveals.
Of course, it's impossible
to put everything about black and white
photography into just one article. But you can't
deny that you've just added to your
understanding about photography, and that's time
well spent. Now, go get your camera and take
some black and white!
Bob Pardue is a professional model and travel
stock photographer located in the Southeastern
USA. His photos have been published worldwide.
You can view some of his work at either
www.bobpardue.com or Bob
Pardue Stock Photography
.
Disclaimer: Although we have made every
effort to provide solid and accurate information
about black and white photography on these
pages, Bob Pardue or Bob Pardue Photography
accepts no responsibility or does the site
insure or imply any degree of success in your
quest to become a professional photographer.
Degrees of success with these photography ideas
varies greatly dependent upon the talent,
attitudes, attributes and ambition of each
individual person.
Please thoroughly check
out any information you find on this site before
assuming the accuracy this report about black
and white photography.
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