Learn some simple techniques that help you turn an ordinary photo into a dramatic black and white masterpiece with Photoshop.
Brought to You in Beautiful Black and White Part 2 – Scenery and Sepia
When it comes to scenery, black and white is much easier to muddle than color. If you want to see how beautiful black and white scenery can be in the hands of a master, then check out Ansel Adams: http://www.anseladams.com/. I know that I am not Ansel Adams though, and I daresay that very few of us are. So extra care is required when photographing in black and white.
Brought to You in Beautiful Black and White Part 1 – Portraits
Black and white photography has become a "thing" - meaning that everyone likes it, everyone wants it and, sadly, everyone thinks that they can do it well. But not everyone can. Black and white photography, just like every other art form, has rules and characteristics that separate the artistic from the thing that anyone with a camera and Photoshop can do.
An Optical Illusion
I adore optical illusions, which you may have noticed from the sites I’ve shared in the past. Well, I found an awesome site dedicated to optical illusions that I couldn’t wait to share with you. I really liked it because it isn’t just same optical illusions that you’re used to seeing, but modern interpretations of illusion that will have your jaw dropping!
Finding Inspiration for Photography
Here's an article on the many ways to get inspired and capture some great images on your camera. Check it out!