English | 2022 | ASIN: B0BBHCK8XK | 160 pages | MOBI, PDF | 22 Mb

Black and White is Artistic Expression , it transmits the purest Visual Language and mastering it requires preparation and a lot of effort.

If you're looking to get better photos… Incredible photos, you don't need to wait to be able to get hold of this or that camera, this or that lens, flashes, filters or accessories. Not having the best team is not an excuse. You can improve a lot in photography even by simply using your mobile camera, however modest it may be. There is no more secret to success than training and practice.

The Book is part of a series[ Higher Education in Photography ], dedicated to the study of photography in all its depth.

Black and White Photography does not go out of style, it has always occupied a prominent place in the history of photography, and the constant interest it arouses in this digital age demonstrates its immortal charm. It is a very powerful form of expression, it has its own language and a unique appeal, using it in our portfolio will help us grow as photographers. It has always been one of the main subjects in the study of photography.

The simplicity of a Black and White or grayscale image depends only on the tones, it is a guarantee of elegance, the absence of color focuses attention on important aspects such as shapes, silhouette, textures, light and different tonal nuances. With all the digital development tools at our disposal, we recover the concept of photography as a craft and B & W is its best expression.

Black and White Art is a complete help guide for both amateurs and professionals of photography, we intend to address everything related to black and white photography, from technique, equipment or composition, tricks for a correct edition , vision and inspiration for you to master this type of photography, how to configure your camera for this purpose or convert your photos to black and white with programs like Photoshop using different known methods, what final adjustments to apply to black and white images, and the compositional and technical elements that make a Black and White photograph extraordinary.

Contents

The Meaning of Black and White Photography.

Learn to see in Black and White.

Photography as Art and the magic of light

Recommendations before shooting in B/W.

When to Process a B/W or Color Photograph.

Detees if the Color Subtracts Prominence in the Image.

What Conceals Color.

The B/W Reinforces the Composition.

Photos that Stand Out Best in B/W.

Elements to Add Interest to a B/W Image.

Edition and Processing of Black and White.

Desaturate tool and Hue / Saturation for B/W.

Gray Scale Mode for B/W.

Black and White from the Adjust Menu.

Color Lab mode for B/W.

Black and White with the Channel Mixer.

Gradient Map for B/W.

Selective Desaturation, B/W with a touch of Color.

Other Methods to convert Photos to B/W.

Final Adjustments of your Photographs in B/W.

Michael Freeman method for B/W.

Rob Carr Method.

Russell Brown method.

Greg Gorman Method.

Professional toning in Photoshop.

Nik Collection: Silver Efex Pro 2: Professional Results in B&W.

Photos in High Key and Low Key.

HDR for B/W.

The Gray Scale Zone System.

Tonal Contrast As A Compositional Element.

The Gray Scale.

Black and White Landscapes; Technique and Method.

The Portrait in B/W.