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Black and White Photography—What’s Old is New Again

Black and white photos have long been popular with couples planning a wedding and first time parents trying to capture the emotion of a particular moment. But these days you see more and more amateur photographers shooting in black and white to add a different perspective to their shots. If you are thinking of going black and white consider these tips to ensure your photos are as frameworthy as possible: BACKGROUND When shooting in black and white it’s critical that the background does not distract from your subject. In most cases you can eliminate distractions by moving your subject a … Continue reading →

Black and White Photography Basics

Everything is new again and such is the case with black and white photography. A few short decades ago black and white photos were considered old and unpopular, but in recent years the power of classic black and white stills has returned and now many avid photographers are embracing the purity of these beautiful photographs. But before you run to the store to purchase black and white film or click on every digital image to mute its color there are some factors you should consider: SUBJECT It’s important to choose your subjects carefully when you are shooting in black and … Continue reading →

Creating Black-and-White Masterpieces

Green and red—-they are the traditional colors of the holiday season. However, in my last few blogs I have been encouraging you to think in black-and-white. With their timeless and classic look, black-and-white pictures can add a new dimension to your holiday photo sessions. With that said here are a few ways you can create your own black-and-white masterpieces: Processing. This is probably the easiest way to see what a particular shot would look like as a black-and-white print. Most professional photo processors can create a black-and-white print from any of the following sources—-a color or black-and-white negative, a color … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for December 3-December 8, 2007

This week I offered a three part series on the benefits of shooting in black-and-white. With the holidays fast approaching now is the time to begin creating a holiday photo wish list. What scenes do you want to capture this season? Who or what do you want as your subject? And how can black-and-white photography help enhance your shots? These questions and more were answered this week in the Photography Blog. Take a look: December 3rd—–Tips on Taking Landscape Shots. Capturing the grandeur of natural wonders can be a challenge. I have found that in most cases landscape photos leave … Continue reading →