How to Shoot A Wonderful Black and White Photos

How to Shoot A Wonderful Black and White Photos

I believe that a lot of photography enthusiasts agree with black and white photos with a unique charm. Black and white photography and color photography is the most obvious difference is from the naked eye to see the color screen, drawoff the color, leaving only black and white images. This can make the photograph theme more prominent, because the picture on the other only as a foil for color and interference are left off. Without the extra color and the image can be displayed in the real form. You can take some black and white photos to transfer on black and white canvas prints which will looks fantastic.

black and white canvas prints

Black and white tone is more able to bring a clear contrast, because the entire screen is concentrated in the black and white, which makes us draw away from the daily exposure of the color of the world, so that the importance of every detail of the picture is like to be amplified. Although it is a random reflection, a simple outline, a set of geometric texture, through the presentation of black and white photography can easily create a fresh dramatic effect. Some of the theme of the film seems to be born with black and White Photography pet, such as beautiful or sentimental themes. The black and white world on the photo often gives the audience a kind of quiet atmosphere, and the silent imitation is the sound. The appropriate use of black and white photography can create a unique artistic conception and atmosphere for the subject. So if you make some black and white photo on canvas to decorate your space, it will be attractive.

But not all of the photos will look good in the black and white tones. If the photo would not how good-looking, not extravagant to in late force on a black and white filter to a bad photo "back from the dead". Try to prepare a little more before the next shot, or learn from the mistakes of learning is a process of learning photography. The best and most natural black and white photos, are from the press the shutter is a moment to decide. The following are some tips for how to shoot a wonderful black and white photos for your reference:

No.1 Shoot RAW or RAW+JPG

The importance and benefits of shooting RAW files must not be underestimated. Getting accustomed to novice may not shooting RAW files, but in the late adjust the exposure, white balance, when the contrast, RAW files will help the busy. Such as shooting RAW + JPEG is more desirable because RAW is always colored in black and white when shooting mode is set, in fact, only JPG will be set to black and white, can be reserved for future reference or for when you pick a large batch photo preview. When post-process the RAW files can be a black and white.

Print Black and white photo on canvas

No.2 Camera settings

Although most digital cameras have preset shooting modes black and white, but there are some manual settings can help to shoot in black and white photo, such as high contrast, and try to adjust the exposure compensation according to grade. Because the contrast of black and white photos.

No.3 Composition is king.

In black and white photography, lines, angles and shapes on the screen are compared in color photography to be more intense, so the composition must be well thought out. Distinct linear composition and shadows use can easily bring out the dynamic feeling. Also try daring camera angles when shooting buildings.

No. 4 Using color filters.

Polarizing filter can effectively reduce the photos in the sky overexposed, of course, you can also use color filters overexposed or underexposed parts to be adjusted. For example, when shooting scenery, red filter to darken the sky can make clouds more prominent. Do not think because my brain, "black and white photography," to forget the color filter when shooting in black and white photo can be of much help, it can also be used for post-color filter! Try to take some landscape photos and transfer onto black and white canvas art which will be a nice choice for home decoration.

No. 5 Use a low ISO.

I believe we all know that the higher the ISO will bring more noise photo. Of course, with the specific shooting theme, and sometimes it can be seen as a high noise effects, but in general the black and white photography, mostly on cleanliness and the composition of the picture there is a high degree of pursuit, so we still possible to use a low ISO now!