Totally agree with your statement! I'm not against color photography, but if we want to enjoy photography we should go to black and white because we are not only enjoy the image but also the whole process of taking photograph. Thanks for sharing this video! It's very encouraging! 😊
My practice is to shoot colour when Colour is the subject - the indispensable element in the image... the thing that makes the photo worthwhile. I also like the mood that can be created for certain material by backing the colour off until it's barely perceptible, but not to the point of B&W - I use this for some images of degradation and decay. But B&W is so versatile and your point about it allowing shooting in harsh light is bang on (and it means I don't have to get up early every day too!). Thanks for the video... good to think about.
You mentioned the ideal time to make the most of color photography: when there is a crucial element in the image that creates a strong visual impact in a color photo. You also highlighted the value of desaturating certain colors to achieve an artistic effect, emphasizing "degradation and decay." I'm glad to hear that my video promotes black and white photography by demonstrating that harsh light can be utilized without concern. If it inspires you to shoot more frequently and alleviates the pressure to shoot at specific times, I am delighted! Thank you for commenting!
I am not really great in black and white photography but some of my very personal favourite photos are black and white! Since I am a nature photographer, I prefer rich colours in my photographs. Also, I believe it's way more difficult to "create" a photograph in black and white.
Nature photography primarily relies on colors for its aesthetic appeal. However, black and white photography has its own unique charm, although it can be challenging to master. A good approach is to predominantly use colors for most shots, while occasionally incorporating black and white.
One of the great things with the EM10 Mkii is that you can store the monochrome set up on one of the top dials and access it with a twist of your fingers . When you do this you see the image in there viewfinder as BW . This only affects the jpeg and of shooting raw it will record the colour information. BW images are timeless windows that unlike colour images , appear to last and last . Of course , I have many very special colour images as no doubt do many other photographers . But it is the BW pictures I admire for longer and which are prominent in many of my photo books . Other cameras can do this like the Olympus models I refer to above. I was very much influenced by a photographer who used two second hand Olympus cameras and two prime lenses. Her name was Jane Brown . I would strongly recommend looking at her portraits that are all BW . She used only the back of her hand to gage the exposure and say her model to be lit by window light . The next time you are looking for inspiration you may find that some of our most inspirational photographers have something to share with us and we would be remiss to ignore them .
It's great that mirrorless cameras have made it possible to view images directly in black and white through the viewfinder. Having easy access to this feature, like the E-M10 Mark II and similar cameras, is definitely a bonus. Even though I enjoy capturing both color and b&w photos, b&w photos also captivate me for longer periods. I'm pleasantly surprised to learn that Jane Brown accomplished so much with just two second-hand Olympus cameras and two prime lenses. She excelled both as a photojournalist and a portrait photographer. I might have come across her work a few years ago, but now I'm eager to explore it more deeply. Thank you for the recommendation!
Very interesting video. I love the message. I started as a mainly B+W photographer but have progressed to be a hybrid. Some shots work better in color and vice versa. Best of both worlds. I love it!
Thank you! I'm glad you like it and appreciate the message! I also started as a B&W photographer, with an Olympus dslr, back in 2008. 2 years, I think, I was shooting almost exclusively in B&W. After a while, I transitioned to color photography. Now, I'm enjoying both worlds.
I use the same focal length for both color and black and white photography. Specifically, I prefer a wide prime lens that has an equivalent field of view of 35mm on a full-frame camera. An example of such a lens is the Olympus 17mm f1.8. Additionally, I also have a telephoto prime lens, like the Sigma 60mm f2.8. Although I do have zoom lenses, I generally prefer using prime lenses. They offer a fixed focal length and tend to provide better image quality. However, I do occasionally use zoom lenses when the situation calls for it. While I have used film photography briefly in the past, I am planning to use it more frequently in the future. I find film photography to be great because it produces photos with a pleasing aesthetic. When it comes to camera brands, I have a strong inclination towards Olympus. This preference is primarily due to the ergonomics and good control offered by their cameras. Additionally, I appreciate the compact size of both the camera body and the lenses, making it a suitable choice for everyday photography.
Anyone thinks B&W is still popular on photography... but less on painting? In the last few years, I learn photography composition by examining various art forms: painting, sculpture, architecture, etc. Color is still a very strong theme on paintings. Quick test: can you easily mention 5 or 6 (preferrably recent) B&W painters? 😅😬
That's great! Glad to hear that! B&W is already challenging. Combining it with manually adjusting film cameras makes it 2x harder, so your skills are greatly improved and maintained.
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Totally agree with your statement! I'm not against color photography, but if we want to enjoy photography we should go to black and white because we are not only enjoy the image but also the whole process of taking photograph. Thanks for sharing this video! It's very encouraging! 😊
Thank you, Joshua! I agree, when we also use black and white, we enjoy the whole process. 😀
My practice is to shoot colour when Colour is the subject - the indispensable element in the image... the thing that makes the photo worthwhile. I also like the mood that can be created for certain material by backing the colour off until it's barely perceptible, but not to the point of B&W - I use this for some images of degradation and decay. But B&W is so versatile and your point about it allowing shooting in harsh light is bang on (and it means I don't have to get up early every day too!). Thanks for the video... good to think about.
You mentioned the ideal time to make the most of color photography: when there is a crucial element in the image that creates a strong visual impact in a color photo. You also highlighted the value of desaturating certain colors to achieve an artistic effect, emphasizing "degradation and decay." I'm glad to hear that my video promotes black and white photography by demonstrating that harsh light can be utilized without concern. If it inspires you to shoot more frequently and alleviates the pressure to shoot at specific times, I am delighted! Thank you for commenting!
I am not really great in black and white photography but some of my very personal favourite photos are black and white! Since I am a nature photographer, I prefer rich colours in my photographs.
Also, I believe it's way more difficult to "create" a photograph in black and white.
Nature photography primarily relies on colors for its aesthetic appeal. However, black and white photography has its own unique charm, although it can be challenging to master. A good approach is to predominantly use colors for most shots, while occasionally incorporating black and white.
One of the great things with the EM10 Mkii is that you can store the monochrome set up on one of the top dials and access it with a twist of your fingers . When you do this you see the image in there viewfinder as BW . This only affects the jpeg and of shooting raw it will record the colour information.
BW images are timeless windows that unlike colour images , appear to last and last . Of course , I have many very special colour images as no doubt do many other photographers . But it is the BW pictures I admire for longer and which are prominent in many of my photo books .
Other cameras can do this like the Olympus models I refer to above.
I was very much influenced by a photographer who used two second hand Olympus cameras and two prime lenses. Her name was Jane Brown . I would strongly recommend looking at her portraits that are all BW . She used only the back of her hand to gage the exposure and say her model to be lit by window light . The next time you are looking for inspiration you may find that some of our most inspirational photographers have something to share with us and we would be remiss to ignore them .
It's great that mirrorless cameras have made it possible to view images directly in black and white through the viewfinder. Having easy access to this feature, like the E-M10 Mark II and similar cameras, is definitely a bonus.
Even though I enjoy capturing both color and b&w photos, b&w photos also captivate me for longer periods.
I'm pleasantly surprised to learn that Jane Brown accomplished so much with just two second-hand Olympus cameras and two prime lenses. She excelled both as a photojournalist and a portrait photographer. I might have come across her work a few years ago, but now I'm eager to explore it more deeply. Thank you for the recommendation!
Black and white photography has a special place in heart 🖤 🤍
Very interesting video. I love the message. I started as a mainly B+W photographer but have progressed to be a hybrid. Some shots work better in color and vice versa. Best of both worlds. I love it!
Thank you! I'm glad you like it and appreciate the message! I also started as a B&W photographer, with an Olympus dslr, back in 2008. 2 years, I think, I was shooting almost exclusively in B&W. After a while, I transitioned to color photography. Now, I'm enjoying both worlds.
Are there certain focal lengths you use more for B+W? What about shooting film? What makes you gravitate to Olympus?
I use the same focal length for both color and black and white photography. Specifically, I prefer a wide prime lens that has an equivalent field of view of 35mm on a full-frame camera. An example of such a lens is the Olympus 17mm f1.8. Additionally, I also have a telephoto prime lens, like the Sigma 60mm f2.8.
Although I do have zoom lenses, I generally prefer using prime lenses. They offer a fixed focal length and tend to provide better image quality. However, I do occasionally use zoom lenses when the situation calls for it.
While I have used film photography briefly in the past, I am planning to use it more frequently in the future. I find film photography to be great because it produces photos with a pleasing aesthetic.
When it comes to camera brands, I have a strong inclination towards Olympus. This preference is primarily due to the ergonomics and good control offered by their cameras. Additionally, I appreciate the compact size of both the camera body and the lenses, making it a suitable choice for everyday photography.
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Thank you very much for this comment!
great. thanks
Thank you, David, for your kind comment! I appreciate it as well.
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Anyone thinks B&W is still popular on photography... but less on painting? In the last few years, I learn photography composition by examining various art forms: painting, sculpture, architecture, etc. Color is still a very strong theme on paintings. Quick test: can you easily mention 5 or 6 (preferrably recent) B&W painters? 😅😬
BW Photography is about contrast
Yes, I agree. When it comes to B&W Photography, it has a lot to do with contrast.
@@cameraexplorations after changing to digital compacts I still kept shooting BW film with my manual cameras.
That's great! Glad to hear that! B&W is already challenging. Combining it with manually adjusting film cameras makes it 2x harder, so your skills are greatly improved and maintained.
Monochrome Mondays are not in color. That will always be true.