Monochrome Motivations
In a world of constant color where everything is promoted as bigger, bolder, and brighter, the high contrast of black and white photos can be a great motivator.
Black and White Photos Feel Timeless
Old school photojournalist shot on black and white film, so we tend to associate black and white pictures with the classics. We also tend to associate it with the masters like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams.
Black and White Images Draw Your Eye to Faces
Human nature causes us to search out patterns and faces. We look for the human element of the image. The high contrast of a monochrome image will help draw your eye to the faces in the image since you aren’t distracted by the colors of the scene.
Landscape Details Pop in Black and White
Ansel Adams was a master at black and white landscape photography. You can see this in his iconic images of the moonrise over Hernandez, New Mexico and, the Grand Tetons and Snake River
Find some landscape views with lots of light and dark contrast and make some images.
Look for Interesting Subjects
I love it when the subjects make eye (or lens) contact and look directly at me when I am making a shot.
But sometimes the shot is better when they aren’t looking at me.
Through the Window
Capturing images of folks through storefront windows can make a great monochrome photograph.
Grab your best camera, get out there and start Documenting Humanity in Black and White.
PS. Make sure to share those images with the world.
