Black-and-white photography poses unique challenges; without color to guide the eye, contrast, lighting and composition take on even more importance.

Renowned photographer Harold Davis explains these elements and demonstrates the basic rules of black and white photography as well as when and how to break them. He breaks through the complexity of this photographic medium, explores opportunities for black-and-white imagery, and shows how to capitalize on every one.

Richly illustrated with the author’s own images, this beautiful guide presents the skills needed for great black-and-white photos while encouraging your confidence and creativity.

• Goes beyond basics to teach photographers how to conquer the challenges posed by black-and-white photography
• Appeals to professionals and serious amateurs who are interested in exploring creative black-and-white imagery
• Presents photography fundamentals and shows how black and white requires some of the rules to be bent
• Encourages creative thinking and confidence
• Lavishly illustrated with Harold Davis’s outstanding monochromatic photos

Whether you’re a professional just venturing into black and white or a serious amateur, Creative Black & White will both educate and inspire you.

Harold Davis has a great way of explaining the intricacies of this art-form. It is easy to understand and follow things like:

a) why would a particular picture be best converted to b/w
b) why would a particular composition work best in b/w
c) what are the various types of b/w compositions and which one would work best for a given object/person to be photographed etc
d) how to do HDR in B/W via multi-raw processing.

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