Black and white is a powerful and expressive medium for portraiture. The absence of color seems to allow us to see deeper into the soul and reveals the model’s character. Black and white portraits often have a timeless quality that adds to the expressiveness of the portrait. But working in black and white is challenging because you have to learn to see in what’s essentially a new medium. 1. Composition is incredibly important Black and white tests your ability as a photographer. You can no longer rely on color to carry the photo if the composition is not as strong as it could be. The two most important elements of a black and white portrait are tonal contrast and texture. 2. Keep the composition as simple as possible Black and white is a form of simplification because it removes color from the scene. Keep the theme of simplicity going when it comes to composition and lighting. All of the photos you see in this article were taken in natural light , sometimes with...
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