Black and white photography

Some photos are simply worth more in black and white.

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Black and white photography tip: Capture the hard contrast of a sunny day

Black and white photography tip: Capture the hard contrast of a sunny day

| Elja Trum | 2,636 views | 0 comments

When 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

Black-and-white photography tip: Create a film noir story

| Elja Trum | 2,672 views | 1 comment

Film 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

Black and white photography tip: all types of photography work in black and white

| Nando Harmsen | 2,035 views | 0 comments

Although 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

Black and white photography tip: Use an urbex location

| Elja Trum | 2,136 views | 0 comments

Using 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

Black and white photography tip: Choose hard light

| Nando Harmsen | 2,716 views | 2 comments

Hard 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

Black and white photography tip: High-key black and white

| Nando Harmsen | 2,214 views | 2 comments

A 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

Black and white photography tip: Adding noise to your photo

| Elja Trum | 2,965 views | 0 comments

As 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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Black and white photography tip: Capturing a character portrait

Black and white photography tip: Capturing a character portrait

| Elja Trum | 3,130 views | 2 comments

Black and white photography is ideal for capturing a character portrait. A character portrait is a portrait of someone whose personality leaps off the screen.

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