Like a lot of photographers I love black & white images. I explore color photographs in Photoshop and often convert them to monotone. There are so many different ways to convert full color into b&w that oftentimes I’ll spend an hour or so experimenting to see what resonates with me. Then I make a print or two and post them on my “wonder wall” to live with them for a while and see what works. It’s also a place where ideas go so I can wonder about them.
Mine is next to my workstation located in my former darkroom. Do you have a “wonder wall?”
Tips & techniques
Be solid! Hold your camera the right way
Sharp photos start with a stable camera. When the camera moves, the picture it takes has some movement blur. High shutter speeds minimize the effect of camera movement, but they do not eliminate it. Here’s how to hold your camera steady.