Why Black and White?

Among all photographers—professional and amateur—black and white accounts for less than 10 percent of the photos that are taken. Why then is it still so popular among serious photographers? There are a number of reasons, any one of which you might have discovered for yourself. When I began teaching, I...

Choosing a Format Black and White

Chris Baker For some photographers, discussing camera formats brings out a fervor roughly akin to that of defending one’s faith. Some envision large format as a kind of holy grail; others consider it the photographic equivalent of a black belt in karate. Surely the photographer who uses a large-format...

WHAT WORKS IN BLACK AND WHITE

Even the most experienced and dedicated black-and-white photographers often question themselves about what works best in black and white. After all. does the black-and-white enthusiast really think differently when he or she looks through the viewfinder and presses the shutter release? Is it possible to see...