Photo Challenge III is... Black and White!

This challenge will be about exploring what makes a a good black and white photo. I will try to summarize the important bits here but I suggest you follow the links provided at the bottom of the page for a good read and better understanding.

The are a few things to look for when trying to make a good monochrome image. First is to look for tonal contrast, the difference between the brightness and darkness of a scene. Tonal contrast combined with shapes, textures and or patterns should yield some interesting results.

Although I always recommend you shoot in RAW, for this challenge I recommend that if you do shoot RAW that you shoot RAW+JPEG and set your camera to Monochrome. This way you will still have the benefits of shooting in RAW but the images you see on the back of your camera will be in black and white and help you visualize what they will look like when converted and help you see tonal contrast better.

The Challenge

To create Black and White images with some thought behind them, not just slapping a black and white filter on them. Look for tonal contrast, interesting shapes and textures. Shoot in monochrome or convert to monochrome in post but try to use the information in the links provided to make the best Black and White images you can.

Start Date: April 14th 2018 - April 28th 2018 :End Date

Tips:

Set camera to Monochrome for visualizing what images will look like in Black and White
Look for contrast between dark and light
Look for lines, textures, interesting shapes and textures

Add your own creative twist and experiment.

P.S. These challenges are just for fun and to push us to get out there and take photos, while hopefully gaining some new insights into photography.

Have fun!

Send your submissions to infiniteinspiration.ca@gmail.com with the Subject line "Black and White - First and Last Name". Please include the settings (if they are in the metadata that is fine) for your photo so we can all learn together. 3 Images Maximum for this challenge.

If you are posting any of your submissions to social media feel free to use the hashtag #iiphotochallenge

Links:

Digital Photogarphy School: A Beginner's Guide to Doing Black and White
Petapixel: 6 Black and White Photography Tips for Monochrome Enthusiasts
Digital Photography School: Improving Composition with Tonal Contrast