Taking photos in Black and White
One thing you should always try with your photos is using black and white. Black and white photography shouldn’t be dismissed as something old, surpassed by colour. It’s become very popular with advertising, magazines and even weddings. Gone are the days of grainy, fuzzy old images; today’s black and white pictures are sharp, clear and full of contrast.
Great black and white pictures also look great printed on canvas, making for striking canvas prints.
A few things to consider when taking black and white pictures are the choice of background, and the light and shadow areas of the composition.
Due to there being no colour tones to differentiate the background from the subject, you’ll need to be sure your background doesn’t blend in too much with the foreground. You could try switching the angle to make sure your subject and your background are separated sufficiently.
The light and dark tones of the picture are the most important aspect of a black and white photograph, so try to maximise them for the best quality pictures. If you practise with taking the same photograph at different times of the day, with different lighting conditions, you’ll be able to see what makes for the best pictures.
