Photography Tips Black and White

Photography Tips  Black and White

1. Use RAW
Maybe not all cameras have the facility to shoot RAW, or may not like it because RAW is very inconvenient in terms of his post processing.
 

But to maximize control when converting from color to black and white, it's better to use RAW. Because RAW files have a higher flexibility and better tolerance.
Certainly not a problem using JPEG, this is a choice. But occasionally try using RAW, you might not want to re-use JPEG

 2. Do not use black-and-white mode in the camera

Yes, photograph was in color mode. Because if so, you get a file colored and black and white file after the process. BW mode in the camera does not offer many options.
Tip: When using RAW mode and BW together in the camera, the camera's LCD display in black and white of course, but it really has no effect on RAW files (fixed color). Especially if using RAW + JPEG. You get extra flexibility!

3. ISO low

Not only in black-and-white photograph. Always use the lowest ISO get Shutter unless you want a high speed, or the effect of grain on purpose.
Converting to black and white will bring a lot of noise and artifacts, then we better start in the ISO low so that maximum quality.
Tip: Use a high ISO grain dramatic effect, of course, is taste.

4. When Photographing Black and White

Low contrast conditions such as cloudy weather can make a good black and white photos, as almost all levels of the spectrum can be captured on camera.
Tip: If you shoot color and the results are not satisfactory, try to change it to black and white

5. Composition

Photographing in black and white, of course you have omitted the element of color. So to make an interesting photo, it takes more impact.
When shooting black-and-white look of shapes, textures, patterns in your object. Also note the highlights and shadow, this is the key to successful black and white photos.
When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B & W, you photograph their souls! ~ Ted Grant