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| Photography Focus 2016 (Original Image from Unsplash) |
Black and White Photography
I noticed quite early on during 2015 that I have a particular liking for black and white photography (ha, my friends wouldn't be surprised) and have always found them to be more engaging, timeless and captivating. Though it's early days yet for me as a photographer and I have yet to develop my own style, but I'm very much inspired by the works of Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson and perhaps my favourite Fan Ho.
Today it is so easy to convert any colour image to black and white with a simple click. But in actual fact it is much more complicated than that (as with most things in life), it is about having an understanding of what constitutes a black and white image, how does colour translate into a good black and white image and perhaps most importantly how you are able to see the world in tones.
Today it is so easy to convert any colour image to black and white with a simple click. But in actual fact it is much more complicated than that (as with most things in life), it is about having an understanding of what constitutes a black and white image, how does colour translate into a good black and white image and perhaps most importantly how you are able to see the world in tones.
Move into Manual Mode
The reason why I've didn't start with full on Manual Mode is perhaps like many others out there – it is daunting. Though I understand the basic relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed, it is another thing to put it into practice and mastering those skills. Thankfully, the internet offers a wealth of helpful guides and even cheats sheets to ease you into Manual Mode,
The Photo Argus has many helpful cheats sheets or a great base to start would be the Sunny 16 Rule.
What are some of your photography goals for 2016? If you want to see my 2015 photos check out my Flickr photostream or the album One Year, One Lense!
Here's to another year of happy shooting!
