Does Golden Hour Matter for Monochrome Photography?
Golden hour is famous for its warm tones but in black and white, warmth doesn’t matter. This post explores how the light of sunrise and sunset still shapes tone, depth, and mood in monochrome photography even without color.
Photography Rules: tools for seeing? or cages for creativity?
The rules of photography weren’t born with the camera they were borrowed from painters. Knowing where they came from helps us understand when to use them, and when to move beyond them.
Can kodak Make a Comeback?
Kodak is making film again and trying to make sense of its place in a digital world. From the hum of reawakened coating machines in Rochester to new ventures in advanced materials and pharmaceuticals, the company’s comeback is both nostalgic and forward-looking. It’s less a return to glory than a testament to resilience.
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