Hi guys,

It makes me wonder how some people achieve great contrast in their B&W photos.

Any tips on that matter? Hoping for a reply. Thanks!:Grin:

no reply for a 5 month old thread ?

http://www.google.com.ph/search?q=high+contrast+black+and+white+tutorial

bit of researching never hurt anyone


oh and english only policy sir

no reply for a 5 month old thread ?

http://www.google.com.ph/search?q=high+contrast+black+and+white+tutorial

bit of researching never hurt anyone


oh and english only policy sir

I agree with you sir, totally. it's always good to point us to the right direction.but some people come in here to learn and get it straight from people who frequent the site. i think it's good we still get answers to those questions and give us tips how to actually get the answer ourselves moving forward. thanks for the link by the way.

I could suggest that you try to "see" in B/W. Also, when post processing, set the appropriate "Black" and "White" points in the "Levels" window (Ctrl + L). Then play with the Curves (Ctrl + M).

IHMO, high-contrast BnW photos achieved that look coz it's a very colorful photo in the first place. Different colors brings different hues and tonal range when turned into mono.

On the other hand, you can also achieve high-contrast pictures by carefully inspecting your subject, the scenery behind it (if any) and noting the way light falls on your subject. Proper exposure is also good, but experimenting by underexposing/overexposing brings also possibilities.

HTH

Edit it in RAW, you'll get a better contrast compare to JPEG.

Edit it in RAW, you'll get a better contrast compare to JPEG.

this is true :)

This one has been in my bookmarks for quite some time, never managed to try it.

http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2010/12/tips-on-black-white/

This one has been in my bookmarks for quite some time, never managed to try it.

http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2010/12/tips-on-black-white/

thanks for the infolink :)

Try to use Photoshop or Lightroom... :)

Nik silver efex has been great in my monos...and of course shooting in raw and editing in LR first..:)

Most of the time, great BW images are adjusted parts-by-parts. You can use plugins as a starting point.

i'm trying out Adobe Camera Raw with free presets

some options to try using photoshop:
- play around with brightness and contrast
go to IMAGE --> ADJUMENTS --> BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST

- play around with curves
go to IMAGE --> ADJUSTMENT --> CURVES

- use layers
create a duplicate layer by LAYERS --> DUPLICATE LAYER
change blending modes by LAYERS --> LAYER STYLE --> BLENDING OPTION
play around with Blending Modes (Overlay, Soft Light, Hard Light, etc.)
and Opacity (try 50% to start with)

there are other ways to play around with contrast, as well. these are just some of them.

hope this helps.

Thanks for the tips Sirs! :)