Though color photography is the norm, many photographers prefer the challenge of black and white photography. The nature of the black and white photo last much longer than a color photograph. This factor is a reason many photographers prefer black and white photography. Black and white photography can be easily reproduced in fine art prints.
What advantages are there in taking black and white photos?
Students of photography are taught to use the black and white medium as a way to learn how to spot problems in the photos they take. Mistakes are much more apparent in photos without color.
Using black and white photography means having to learn how to develop your film. Serious students should know how to accomplish this. Amateur photographers might use a color photograph and use a software to change it into a grayscale image. When the images are captured in black and white it gives the photographer and the viewer a different perspective on the images.
Creating moods in your photograph can be very pronounced when there is an absence of color. Lighting is essential and it can make different feelings. The lack of color can make objects appear sharper. The effect of this is dramatic.
How do I choose the right type of film to produce the photos that I want.
The ASA or the speed of the film that you choose will change how the image appears. Common speeds are 100 or 200 and these have a very small grain that produces smooth pictures. Using 3200 speed film will produce more grain and small particles that make up the emulsion and overall image. A little experimentation will give you a feel for the speed of film you want for your desired effect. When using black and white film, you will need to develop your own film.
How to develop your own black and white film:
Even in a small apartment, you can develop your own film. You will need a dark room, developing powder, a place to mix chemicals, and good ventilation. The developer has very simple mixing directions.
When using common 35mm film, you will have a simple time and have the capability to enlarge to almost any size you want without messing up the photo's quality. You will also need reels to thread the film that you develop, which run about twenty dollars each. You will need containers that will effectively keep the light out of your developer. These should be stored in a dry and cool environment. Also, you will need to purchase fixer that will allow the film to open to light - this can be stored and reused. Handle this stuff carefully. A soap bath is the solution that you will make to develop and print your film. These should be carefully handled as well. You need a red light in your dark space for developing film. This light will make the chemical turn a blueish color if it goes bad during developing. Keep the soap bath well ventilated before it is opened. Setting up your own developing chamber is not expensive or expensive, as you can see. Do follow directions carefully.
What advantages are there in taking black and white photos?
Students of photography are taught to use the black and white medium as a way to learn how to spot problems in the photos they take. Mistakes are much more apparent in photos without color.
Using black and white photography means having to learn how to develop your film. Serious students should know how to accomplish this. Amateur photographers might use a color photograph and use a software to change it into a grayscale image. When the images are captured in black and white it gives the photographer and the viewer a different perspective on the images.
Creating moods in your photograph can be very pronounced when there is an absence of color. Lighting is essential and it can make different feelings. The lack of color can make objects appear sharper. The effect of this is dramatic.
How do I choose the right type of film to produce the photos that I want.
The ASA or the speed of the film that you choose will change how the image appears. Common speeds are 100 or 200 and these have a very small grain that produces smooth pictures. Using 3200 speed film will produce more grain and small particles that make up the emulsion and overall image. A little experimentation will give you a feel for the speed of film you want for your desired effect. When using black and white film, you will need to develop your own film.
How to develop your own black and white film:
Even in a small apartment, you can develop your own film. You will need a dark room, developing powder, a place to mix chemicals, and good ventilation. The developer has very simple mixing directions.
When using common 35mm film, you will have a simple time and have the capability to enlarge to almost any size you want without messing up the photo's quality. You will also need reels to thread the film that you develop, which run about twenty dollars each. You will need containers that will effectively keep the light out of your developer. These should be stored in a dry and cool environment. Also, you will need to purchase fixer that will allow the film to open to light - this can be stored and reused. Handle this stuff carefully. A soap bath is the solution that you will make to develop and print your film. These should be carefully handled as well. You need a red light in your dark space for developing film. This light will make the chemical turn a blueish color if it goes bad during developing. Keep the soap bath well ventilated before it is opened. Setting up your own developing chamber is not expensive or expensive, as you can see. Do follow directions carefully.
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