The power of Black and White photography never ceases to amaze me. Depending on the type of image they are able to convey so much more than colour. Below are some examples of portraits all taken within a few minutes of each other yet they are able to take on completely different persona’s.
OK the posing and facial expressions are different in each image but the power of those expressions is bought to life through B&W medium. The images below show a spectrum from tough and gritty through to friendly and light hearted.
Click on any thumbnail to see a higher resolution higher quality version.
See B&W Vs Colour for the pros & cons between the two mediums and ideas for when to use each to best effect.
Which to you prefer Colour or Black & White and why?
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Pat Bloomfield is your photographer / artist. Years of experience and craftsmanship goes into every portrait he creates for you.
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