I'm thinking about going full on monochrome... do any of you shoot only in BW?
I mostly do now. But don't be too strict on it. Shoot RAW. keep the default as b&w but when you're in Lr, always give colour a go too. Some of my shots are better in colour than b&w and vice versa. You don't have to make the colours pictures your mains but its always nice to keep a colour copy on the side.
>>2721893
if I could, I would for professional work. for personal, it's only BW. ilford 400 represeeeent.
I do, both for my own and for work. But I've been thinking on getting back on taking color portraits. Occasionally I still buy some reversal color film.
I'm gonna do a year of full BW to experiment.
You probably have heard of Daido Moriyama, but in case you haven't check him out.
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>>2721893
The last 50 or so rolls i've shot have been tri-x. Shoot enough in black and white and you start to see in black and white.
Was pretty burned out on photo a few months ago and switched my camera to high contrast bw mode. Been shooting in that mode almost exclusively and loving it.
>>2721893
There is a time and place for both b&w and color. Shooting 100% either way is a mistake, IMO.
>>2721893
Carry an 80's SLR constantly loaded with B&W of your choice and a DSLR for colour. If size is an issue just grab a QL17Giii for the B&W, but I use an FM2n with a 50/1.4 and barely notice the extra weight/size in my bag.
>>2721893
>Does monochrome improve this shot?
No. phony ww2 pic. monochrome doesn't matter.
>>2721893
I shoot RAW but my camera displays monochrome so it's easier to see shapes and lines. On import into lightroom all photos are converted into monochrome, and I keep 99% of them that way.
I do mostly city scenes with a wide angle lens, which is suited to monochrome.
Film is a different story. The dynamic range and tones of Ektar and Porta keep me coming back
>>2722004
agreed, I have a AE1P with B&W loaded all the time and my T3i for color work. lots of fun in ether format.
Serious question:
Am I the only one who'd love to go full BW but can't because he thinks that he'll most likely miss out some great shots that'd look better in color? I always get the urge to photograph in color to preserve the moment and the colors that come with it.
Do you (digifags) usually keep two versions of your images (color and BW)?
>>2726521
>Do you (digifags) usually keep two versions of your images (color and BW)?
Nope, coming from a film background I have no desire to have both possible versions. If I feel a shot really calls for color I can quickly switch shooting modes in camera. If I'm walking around with the intent of shooting black and white I will rarely switch to color though.
Even when I'm shooting MF and have two film backs with me, one color one bw, I will rarely switch from the one that is already attached to my camera.
I like the act of shooting to be as simple as possible where all I need to worry about is composition, focus, and exposure.
>>2726583
I do the same with MF backs.
I shoot only b&w and only own film cameras. I develop and scan at home and b&w is easier and cheaper to do. I roll my own film canisters as well.
You learn to take much less pictures, since something that is visually pleasing due to color gets lost in b&w unless there is clear contrast.
Never shoot on overcast days, those make terrible pics.
Photos of ppl in black and white are generally better.
Experiment with developing times and methods along with different kinds of film.
It is so much fun, I don't see myself doing color or digital. (only a srs hobbyist though).
>>2721893
I shoot primarily black and white in 35mm.
I just love the versatility of a B&W negative.
If colour slides weren't so expensive and the choice so poor, I'd probably shoot more of those though.
>>2726657
Carry a red filter at all times niqqa.
But the point you're making is a real one; shooting B&W only will make you appreciate light and contrast a lot more.
good thread. bump
