BLACK & WHITE BHS Photography 2 Term 2

“Black and white is an attitude, a different way of looking at things “Black and white is an attitude, a different way of looking at things. I knew many photographers like Cartier-Bresson and Robert Doisneau who preferred to work in black and white. There is an indescribable magic in black and white that is impossible to explain, it is the shadows and the highlights, in the details and in the mystique. Black and white treads that fine line between reality and fantasy.” ~Toros of Toroslab

I find the creative process with black & white images is so artistic I find the creative process with black & white images is so artistic. It’s like molding clay – you can shape it into a myriad of shapes. Black & white images can be strong, high contrast & powerful – or they can soft, gentle & subtle.

Black & White is also called monochrome Black & White is also called monochrome. Monochrome: a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue

BW is VERSATILE Portraits Landscapes Still Life Street Life/Travel Architecture and so on…

Influential BW Photographers http://www.photographydo.com/black-and-white- photography/famous-black-and-white-photographers

Why does black & white remain a vital form of visual expression? Why black & white? Learning target Questions When is it a good time to take a photo in bw or to convert your color photo to bw? Why does black & white remain a vital form of visual expression?

USE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS TO 1. Bring out the SHAPE, TEXTURE, & TONES 2. Emphasize contrast for drama (strong & powerful) 3. Can also show a subtlety of tones (soft & gentle) (refer to http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/mastering-the- art-of-black-and-white-photography--photo-280)

4. Adapts to any type of lighting conditions (low light) 5 4. Adapts to any type of lighting conditions (low light) 5. Give photos a timeless feel 6. Make a subject/person stand out 7. Corrective Photography

http://www. digitalcameraworld http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2015/01/26/black-and-white-photography-how-to-make-monochrome/

Many photographers choose to photograph in BW today A good black & white photo is just as powerful if not more, than a color photo. It should be taken or edited with purpose. However, not all subjects are suitable for black & white. Certain photos rely on color for impact. For example Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl” portrait. The rich colors are an intrinsic part of the image’s power.