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A Photo Story: The Silent Pulse of Lisbon
From the tech hubs of Porto to the historic cobblestones of Lisbon, Pedro Belo’s journey is one of "wandering and waiting." In this photo story he explores why he strips away the "distraction of color" to capture the pure, unscripted essence of Lisbon’s most iconic neighborhoods.
The Ghost of Ansel Adams: A Simple Guide to the Zone System
Stop taking "gray" photos. Learn how Ansel Adams used the 0-10 Zone scale to create legendary landscapes and how you can too.
Did you know that lenses are like voices?
Lenses aren't just pieces of glass, they are storytellers with unique signatures. Explore the "lens as a voice" analogy and discover how to choose the right tone for your monochrome work.
Photographer Spotlight: Heath Holden
In each edition of Photographer Spotlight, The Monochrome Collective sits down with a featured artist to uncover their story how they see, what inspires them, and the creative choices that define their black and white work.
Understanding Hyperfocal Distance
Stop wasting your focus on the empty sky. Learn the "Blanket" trick to keep your foreground and background sharp, and how to use those "secret" markings on your manual lenses.
Weekly News Roundup
From Ricoh's massive firmware update to the defining photos of the Winter Olympics, here are the biggest stories in photography this week.
The Grain & Soul of Nikons Z f's New Film Look
Nikon's Z f camera recently got an update that speaks to the heart of classic photography. We're diving into the new in camera film grain feature.
Monochrome Lessons from Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is famous for his colorful pastel worlds. But underneath the saturation lies a rigid structure of symmetry and texture that offers a masterclass for black and white photographers.
Ricoh Expands Capabilities of GR IV Series with Electronic Shutter Update
Ricoh has released a major firmware update for the GR IV, adding an electronic shutter to the standard model and improving overall system stability.
Breaking the Ice with Strangers
Walking up to a stranger is often the hardest part of the craft. But the secret to a great street portrait isn't in your shutter speed it's in the first thirty seconds of conversation. Here’s how to get past the "creep factor" and start seeing people as individuals, not just subjects.
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Monochrome books
Dive deeper into the world of black and white through carefully chosen books that explore its history, techniques, and artistry.
Vivian Maier: Street Photographer
By Vivian Maier
Camera Work: The Complete Image Collection
By Alfred Stieglitz
Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs
By Ansel Adams
Mastering Black & White Photography
By John Walmsley
The Photographers Black & White Handbook
By Harold Davis
The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression
By Bruce Barnbaum
52 Assignments: Black & White Photography
By Brian Lloyd-Duckett
Henri Cartier Bresson: The Modern Century
By Henri Cartier Bresson