7/25/2014

About Contemporary Black And White Photography

By Sharron Cantu


If this field has always intrigued you, then then it is time for you to get to know more about the subjects that are most suited for it. Yes, you are free to take the picture of any object that you will be able to see. However, if you are still starting on the field, then then it will be best for you to follow the tips below for you to be the best professional that you ought to be.

The first thing that you need to experiment on would be landscapes. Given the fact that the image of a place can change at any time of the day, then there is no denying the fact that this is the best category that you should practice your contemporary black and white photography on. You would just have to choose a nice spot and you are good to go.

Second, take photographs when it is already pitch black outside. This is may sound ironic since you would no longer capture the beauty of those establishments but then, you can always marvel on the outline that they create. Once the lights in the city are already in full bloom, then you would certainly be in awe with what you would be able to see.

Third, take an interest on people who are completely strangers to you. If they have managed to capture your attention, then be able to put them in print. Allow their pictures to circulate around your circle of friends. Get the opinion of your colleagues because that can be one of the ways for you to improve the quality of your work.

Find the time to attend one wedding to another. However, make sure that you are going to be a guest in all of those occasions. Otherwise, it will certainly be illegal for you to take the images that you have in mind. Once you are already in the venue, have some couple of test shots so that you will be able to adjust your camera ahead of time.

Allow babies to be your subject as well. Capture the innocence that they still have on them. Since they are generally cute, then you would certainly not have any trouble getting other people to like the pictures that you have taken. However, that can be down side for you too since you would never gain constructive criticism that way.

Now, if you have already gone tired of the faces of people, then have a breath of fresh air with objects. They may not move like humans do but then, they can easily be your point of interest. So, take a risk right there.

As for buildings, you have the option to take their image from down below or in a very comfortable rooftop. It would all be up to the mood that you have for today. It would also depend on your personal preference. Just choose the set up that would bring you the results that you want.

Just continue exploring your surroundings. Go from one place to another. Let your camera face different people as well.




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