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5 Reasons to Use Black and White
| Nando Harmsen | 1,397 views | 4 commentsPhotography began in black and white. It was the recording of light and dark. Then colour photographs arrived. Black and white never disappeared, though. It still exists because there are good reasons for it. Here are five. Do you know any more?
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Black and white photography tip: Capture the hard contrast of a sunny day
| Elja Trum | 2,805 views | 0 commentsWhen taking portraits, the usual advice is to look for soft light. For example, by taking photos just before sunset. But you can also get beautiful portraits by working in bright sunshine in the middle of the day.
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Black-and-white photography tip: Create a film noir story
| Elja Trum | 2,847 views | 1 commentFilm noir is an intriguing style of black-and-white photography that originated in the film world of the 1940s and 1950s. This style is known for its dark, mysterious atmosphere, in which shadows and contrasts play a crucial role.
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Black and white photography tip: all types of photography work in black and white
| Nando Harmsen | 2,204 views | 0 commentsAlthough black and white is often used for portraits or street photography, it is suitable for all types of photography. From landscapes and architecture to sport and macro photography, black and white can be used everywhere.
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Black and white photography tip: Use an urbex location
| Elja Trum | 2,339 views | 0 commentsUsing an 'urbex' location, short for 'urban exploration', can provide a powerful setting for black and white photography. Urbex locations are often industrial or derelict places such as old factories.
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Black and white photography tip: Choose hard light
| Nando Harmsen | 2,910 views | 2 commentsHard light is often avoided. But the strong contrast between shadow and sunlit areas adds extra dimension to your black and white photography.
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Black and white photography tip: High-key black and white
| Nando Harmsen | 2,398 views | 2 commentsA high-key photo consists largely of light tones or even white. That does not mean it cannot contain dark tones. It does not have to, but it can. It can even strengthen the effect.
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Black and white photography tip: Adding noise to your photo
| Elja Trum | 3,155 views | 0 commentsAs a photographer, you generally try to avoid noise as much as possible. These days, cameras are so good that you hardly notice it, unless you set the sensitivity really high.
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