The Adapted Rabbit Hole
Modern lenses are perfect but they can often feel cold. Today we explore the world of adapted lenses and why pairing vintage glass with a modern sensor is the ultimate secret for creating black and white images with soul and character.
What if there is no subject?
We’re taught that every great photo needs a "subject," but what if the most powerful thing you can do is leave the seat empty? Today I'm breaking down the difference between the objects we see and the subjects we feel and why some of my favorite photos are the ones where the audience gets to decide the ending.
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.
Weekly News Roundup
From the confirmed development of a full-frame Pentax Monochrome to the latest Sony A7 V leaks and a massive industry shift toward image authenticity, this week’s roundup filters the noise. We dive into the most relevant news for monochrome purists and general photographers alike, helping you stay informed without the "content machine" clutter.
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.
Photographer Spotlight: Marko Brajkovic
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
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.
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