3 Tips from Experts on Making Better Black and White Photography

We consulted with a few experts on when and why to turn a color photo back to the basics of black and white. You’ll want to read this! The post 3 Tips from Experts on Making Better Black and White Photography appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Best black and white film for 2022

Pick the best black and white film for your photos. Yang Deng, Unsplash Black and white film is one of the oldest photography tools and incredibly easy to work with—a big reason why beginning level photography classes only teach students to shoot in black and white. Black and white film was used to capture some… Continue reading Best black and white film for 2022

Laurence Bouchard Finds Magic and Whimsy in City Life

“Fatherhood has shaped my perspective,” the Tokyo-based photographer Laurence Bouchard tells me. “Having a daughter has changed the kind of places I visit, and without a doubt, I’ve found some very cool locations that I would never have been to otherwise. My wife usually works on Sundays, so I make a deal with my daughter:… Continue reading Laurence Bouchard Finds Magic and Whimsy in City Life

How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography

If you’re a film buff, you know that some movies revolve around a single color. The Matrix, for example, includes scenes with a signature green hue, meant to represent the virtual world. Wes Anderson famously used variations of pink in The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Three Colours trilogy, a series of French films by Krzysztof… Continue reading How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography