The SECRET to BLACK and WHITE photography success

I share my top tips for getting the best black and white photos and how you can use your camera to your advantage to help with visualizing the final image.

Useful photography resources:

NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)

FUJI GEAR (Main FILM camera)

OTHER PHOTO GEAR

#blackandwhite #photography #cameratips

[micheledeidda]

My father's hobby and the love for Kubrick's movies moved me towards the fine art of photography and ever since i've regarded as at least "bizarre" comments about weather when out photographing. As long as you have a camera and one source of light you can't be wrong when taking pictures. Great video man loved it!

[dfinlay]

One of my favorite shots is a B/W. I captured a great shot of a sea turtle, underwater. I was really struggling with the color balance, finally said screw it, and made it monochrome. Wow. The detail came out, and I found that the color was distracting from the subject. Ended up having it printed on Aluminum. Really stands out. Thanks Nigel.

[jerryhutchinson]

That location is 12 miles from my house. I've photographed it several times but never done B&W. You have inspired me to do it. Thanks Nigel.

[magnusdegard]

Am so pleased that you are so keen on print and that you print and display prints almost every episode;)
Love it!
Keep up the good work Nigel :)

[joshglaister]

Wow...I'm honestly speechless! Thanks so much for the opportunity

[andreagentili]

I’ve just discovered you this morning. It’s 3 am here in Australia and I’m looking at your videos. Great video and I think I’ll really stick to this channel.. the picture with the guy walking is fenomenal.

[stevenl.passalacqua]

This video comes in at right moment for me. Just a few days ago at the photoclub I was realising that I have to do better my B/W. Congratulations for your new beautiful printer and congratulations for Josh. Really deserved winning the competition.

[jameschilton]

Despite (or even because of) the weather you managed to get some cracking shots - the shot with the person was a real stunner. Great winning shot in your comp too.

[eminusipi]

I did my B&W with film many years ago. Developed film and printed on an enlarger. It was a magical experience when the print came up in the developer. No digital software programmers did this for me.

[simonevans]

Perfect timing. Got to enjoy this whilst eating breakfast. Congrats to Josh on winning the photo competition 🙌🏻

[hurleygreen]

Thanks for this! Black and white gives mood and contrast to the usual color photos we usually take!

[hRs]

jeez, you are such an inspiring photographer, Nigel.

i love how you get your point across in a way that's so easy to understand.

[helenedwards]

I am self taught and have been shooting for 6 years. I just started shootings black and white. Love your content. Thank you.

[christiankozmaholm]

Valid point with pre planing black and white, but i also tend to be open minded and i try during post processing to make two difference edits one none monochrome and one monochrome and sometimes i prefer the black and white over the colored one.

[ianpearson]

When I seen the Cano printer being carried my heart almost stopped, I have got the Canon PRO 10 and it just melts my heart every time it prints and no one knows what it is like to see how beautiful it comes out but the owner's whom have one.

[Petesmotoadventure]

That’s no printer, it’s a space station.

[lschiz-photography]

LOL I’m catching all your old stuff this weekend.
All excellent!!

[joekelly]

Iv used the d850s in mono, but it helps massively if you use the in menu filter set. Y-O-R-G, they make a Huge difference in camera and the settings are save'able in menus .

[ShameemKawsarBadhan]

I really like the way you present your works. Raw!

[RichardGingrasPhotography]

Interesting video as usual, but I thought you were going to show us your B&W editing process. I love the way you process your colour photos.