{"id":155893,"date":"2019-07-17T10:08:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T17:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=155893"},"modified":"2019-07-17T10:40:02","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T17:40:02","slug":"how-to-make-better-black-and-white-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/17\/how-to-make-better-black-and-white-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make better black and white photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I love monochrome. Here are some practical tips to help you elevate your monochrome vision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ricoh GR II <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It seems that RICOH GR II is the best monochrome digital camera. Integrated flash, no anti aliasing filter (sharper photos), and shoot in RAW with ERIC KIM MONOCHROME preset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re very passionate or interested in black and white photography, get a RICOH GR II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simpler is better <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Simple and elegant compositions. Embrace curves, movement, and simple shapes and forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Embrace blur <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Blur looks great in black and white. Embrace the blur!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To shoot better blur photos, either do it intentionally, or just photograph your subject as they’re moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accidental blurry photos are often extremely beautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post process your mood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want a darker and grittier mood, post process your photos in Lightroom, and keep adjusting the sliders and settings until the photos look the way you want them to look! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Crush the blacks” by increasing the contrast to the max. Play with the “blacks” slider as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flash <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Leica M9, 35mm, flash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Use a flash to illuminate your subjects. Flash will also increase the contrast and visual intensity of your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broken surfaces <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photograph broken glass, gritty textures, or anything which looks chaotic. Experiment using a flash as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoot against the light <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To create epic silhouettes, shoot against the light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoot with your soul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photograph moments which resonate with your emotions and soul. For example, a sleepy morning waking up in a hotel room wihh Cindy in Vietnam. It encapsulates our nomadic life and wanderings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoot plants against the sky, with a flash <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Simple shapes and forms. Photograph your subjects against the sky. Get super low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dark is optimistic <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I’ve always wondered why I loved such a gritty and dark aesthetic, considering in real life I’m such a positive and optimistic person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My theory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps to show more joy, happiness, love, and thanksgiving towards life and existence we need to embrace a deeper and darker aesthetic? <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

More turbo thoughts to come! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERIC <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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