Understanding the Vintage Look
Modern photography is obsessed with perfection but vintage is about the beauty of the flaw. Today we deconstruct the vintage aesthetic and explore how to use grain, tonal compression, and lens character to give your monochrome images a sense of history and soul.
The One Word That Changes How People See Your Photos
We hide behind "Untitled" because it’s safe. But a single word can be the difference between a photo that is scrolled past and a photo that is remembered. Today, we are exploring why titling your work isn't "explaining the joke" it's the final, essential step of your creative process.
Your Camera’s Light Meter is Wrong
Your camera's light meter is obsessed with "middle grey," but middle grey is where monochrome goes to die. Today, we’re talking about why you need to stop trusting your exposure meter and start intentionally "breaking" your settings to find the drama in the shadows.
how much do you value Aesthetic?
Forget the spec sheet for a moment. Today I'm talking about why the look and feel of my photography gear isn't superficial, it's essential to my creative process. It's about the "joy of use" and how the aesthetic of your tools can actually inspire better work.
A benefit to social media that you might not have considered
Everyone loves to hate the "daily post" requirement, but it might be the best discipline a photographer can adopt. Today, I'm looking at why the pressure to create every single day is actually the fastest way to find your voice and refine your craft.
The Subject is Not the Object: Finding the "Why" in the Frame
The "Content" machine loves objects, sunsets, cars, and faces. But true photography happens when we look past the object to find the subject. Today we explore the "One Word Test" and why your best photos aren't actually about the things you’re pointing your camera at.
Why Your Photography Isn't "Content"
"Content" is a word for filling a void; it’s a term that belongs in a warehouse, not a gallery. Today we’re looking at why the language we use to describe our photography matters and why calling your work "content" might be the quickest way to kill your creativity.
Can AI Help You Become a Better Photographer?
A monochrome photographer shares an unfiltered AI critique on monochrome photography, creative risk, visual intent, and how to move beyond safe, polished images into more meaningful work.
To Break it or Not To Break it?
Symmetry is the visual equivalent of a deep breath, it’s calm, it’s balanced, and it’s easy to love. But in black and white, the real story often starts the moment you decide to break the mirror. This week, we're talking about why "perfect" is often the enemy of "interesting."
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