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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

6:40 pm

Black and white Photographers Some of the greatest photographers ever, who have captured photos that we still marvel at today, had no choice but to consider their pictures in black and white It's easy for us nowadays to take for granted the powerful capabilities of contemporary DSLR cameras, which allow us to capture colored photos. Ultimately though, it's not the camera's capabilities however the photographer's vision and talent that determines if great photos are produced. Below you will find several renowned black and white photographers who have helped shaped photography that we understand now. Analyze how these photographers composed the shots, the way they create natural contrast in their photos and the photograph's underlying themes - you'll definitely gain some worthy knowledge. No black and white photographer list - or photographer list generally - could be complete without Ansel Adams. His photographs are renowned for their crisp detail, realistic depth and rich blacks and whites. Ansel committed to photographing natural landscapes and urban life. Dorothea Lange is really a famous depression era photographer. Her photograph, Migrant Mother, is just one of my favorite historical photographs. Her work seems to encapsulate the raw emotion from the times in addition to show her subjects in a humanistic light. Black and white Photographers Henri Cartier Bresson is called the father of photojournalism. As photographers, we all know that it takes only one frame to capture the perfect shot, taking that crucial shot though may be the great challenge; Bresson would be a master at capturing the perfect moment. Sally Mann gained fame from her personal family photos that they took of her children. The photographs sparked controversy when it was first exhibited because of nudity, though Mann defended herself, reasoning that she took the photographs as a mother who saw her children out of all various states. Time magazine named her "America's Best Photographer" in 2001. Black and white photography is arguably the most popular photographic style ever. There are several reasons why: the simplicity black and white, natural contrast the colors create and exactly how it places target the picture's emotion and it is subjects. Despite technological limitations, the emotional and inventive impact of their photos are not affected. You realize that these photographers make use of the format for their advantage, the limitations of color actually become its strength. I hope this selection of black and white photographers have inspired you to explore and improve your own photographic skills! Current Mood: cheerful (Comment on this)