ANALYSE LIGHT Shooting in black and white has enhanced the way the light envelops this subject
© Jignesh Chavda
Have you wondered why there are some very expensive camera models on the market that can ‘only’ shoot in black and white? The answer is simple: black-and-white photography is an artistic process that requires more than just converting the colour image to monochrome in post. To successfully capture high-end black-and-white photographs, it helps to visualise the subject in monochrome, and this isn’t easy when the camera’s preview screen only shows the colour image. Previewing the image in black and white will help you understand how the monochromatic tones shape the subject, and how light and shadows impact the scene. When working with monochrome tones, the focus shifts to the subject’s shape and structure, and previewing your images in black and white enables you to assess these aspects.