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Using Black and White Film
It’s hard to find sometimes but it’s making a resurgence, black and white film.
If you’ve never used this film now is the time to try it out. Here are some tips
to using b&w film and what you can expect from the results.
1. Forget color. This is the hardest thing to do
and the number one reason that you will not get good results with b&w film.
2. Look for contrast. Once you can ignore color
look for contrast. You will want your image to have a bit more contrast than you
would normally want in a color image.
3. Consider shooting situations that are more
formal. Black and white film gives such a wonderful timelessness to an image and
it’s perfect for formal situations.
4. Keep your photos simple. Black and white film
simplifies so don’t fight it. Keep the images simple by keeping close to your
subject or place your subject against a simple back drop.
5. Babies and pets look great on b&w film. Place
the pet or baby on a white background and you’ll be stunned at the beautiful
results.
Black and white film creates a timeless simple look. It’s wonderful for
portraits and formal events. After shooting a few rolls of b&w you’ll notice
that you start to pay attention to composition of your image more, since you
don’t have to worry about color. If you’re just learned photography try using
b&w film for awhile it will help you teach yourself good composition. Think of
light and dark, black and white, and good composition and you’ll find that b&w
film could be a whole new hobby for you.
Copyright 2004 Kelly Paal
Kelly Paal is a Freelance Nature and Landscape Photographer, exhibiting
nationally and internationally. She started her own business Kelly Paal
Photography. She has an educational background in photography, business, and
commercial art. Please visit www.kellypaalphotography.com for more FREE how to
articles.
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