Black and white photography tip: Black and white is not old-fashioned
Thursday 25 April 2024, 17:17 by Nando Harmsen | 2,244 views | 1 commentThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
The first photos ever taken were, of course, in black and white. For a long time, this was the only way to practise photography. As a result, some people see black and white photography as something 'old-fashioned'. This impression is often reinforced by the fact that many iconic historical photos are in black and white.
Don't be fooled, though, black and white is anything but old-fashioned. It is a way of seeing the world differently, without colour. That is a conscious choice.
Black and white is timeless, it is a photo in its purest form.
It challenges both the photographer and the viewer to see a scene or subject without the 'distraction' of colour. This can make the photo feel more intense. Despite its old origins, it remains a modern and powerful way to tell a story or convey an emotion.
About the author
Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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1 comment
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Jozef "De Groof" wrote on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 20:28 | replydid darkroom work for 40 years for competition photography
Translated from Dutch.
but with analogue I wasn't very satisfied with the prints, it's much better now
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