Black and white photography
Benefits
The first photographs were in black and white. Many people still choose to work in black and white because it produces different effects to colour photography.
Working in black and white can draw attention to light and tones, shapes and textures
Black and white images tend to show pattern, texture, shape and form more clearly and will draw attention to lighting. Experimenting with black and white photography can be a useful way to focus on Arrangement of different elements within an artwork or design..
There are different ways to make a black and white image:
- By using black and white film in a film camera.
- Change the settings on a digital camera to take a picture in black and white.
- Digital photographs can also be changed to black and white after they have been taken.