Classic, timeless...
Black and white wedding photography is a timeless and classic style. I like to use black and white sparingly through a wedding albumn, when a particular image speaks to me!
Capturing moments and scenes in a way that emphasizes contrast, shadows, and highlights without the distraction of colour.
Romantic, dramatic & nostalgic...
Black and white photos have a timeless quality that can make them feel more romantic, dramatic, or nostalgic.
Evoking a sense of elegance and sophistication
Emotion...
Without the distraction of colour, black and white photography often puts more emphasis on the emotions and expressions of the subjects
Powerful images...
Powerful and impactful images, especially during emotional moments like the exchange of vows or the first dance.
Even a sunset can be beautiful in black and white
Details...
Black and white photography can highlight the textures, patterns, and details in a scene. This is especially beneficial for capturing intricate elements of the wedding dress, floral arrangements etc
Colours can sometimes distract from the main subject of a photo. By removing color, black and white photography allows the viewer to focus more on the composition, lighting, and storytelling aspects of the image.
Many photographers appreciate black and white photography as a form of artistic expression.
Light & shadow...
The interplay of light and shadow, the contrast between dark and light areas, and the monochromatic palette can create visually stunning and thought-provoking images.
Compostion...
When shooting in black and white, photographers often pay close attention to lighting, contrast, and composition.
Black and white wedding photography offers a unique and artistic perspective that can beautifully capture the emotions, details,
Smoke from a cigar really punches in black and white!
Newly-wed images...
Used sparingly, black and white offers my clients the option of really beautiful colourful images in their gallery alongside some of my black and white images.
I use different techniques during shooting to enhance the dramatic effect of black and white images.
Movement...
Black and white really picks out movement in a photographs like these images from Adele & Graeme's first dance...
Emphasing the mood during a live band first dance - black and white really adds something...
That was a few examples of how I use black and white in a gallery of images.
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