i am currently researching the above for a college course and would like to know what people think
2007-04-16 12:43:33 · 7 answers · asked by perfectly_pathetic 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Personal expression is what it's all about to me. Whether I am painting, writing or doing photography, my creativity means everything if I am to make a subject come alive. Changing from charcoals to bright colored acrylics doesn't make any difference in my paintings if I have no enthusiasm for the subject. My words don't take on more importance by changing the ink from black to blue. While as a former photojournalist I have a fondness for a really good, traditional black and white photograph, my heart literally skips a beat when I can use my eyes and my passion to manipulate a photograph. In a nanosecond I can change a color photograph to black and white or sepia. With a bit more time I can make it look like a water color or a charcoal drawing.
As Marcel Proust said, "The real act of discovery is not in finding new lands, but in seeing with new eyes."
Though Ansel Adams is best known for his black and white photos, most people don't realize he published over 3,000 color photographs in his lifetime. Can't you just imagine him traipsing around the world today with digital equipment and computers in an RV? That said, I wonder how he would have chosen to have his unique vision of the world around him revealed.
As Mr. Adams himself said, "There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer."
It's tough to stay true to your personal vision, when you also know there is a potential audience to please. Most successful artists I know stay true to their spirit and drive to create.
Let us know how you make out with your college course.
2007-04-16 14:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told by professional frame stores that it is best to mat and frame the picture in relation to the picture rather than decor. Decor changes, but your picture or photo will stay the same. I would go to hobby lobby or michaels and choose your black frame then look at different mats with it. I cannot advise without seeing the picture. A white mat might look good with the photo and they have a choice of different whites.
2016-05-17 05:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some say the only true photograph is one that is in black and white i am of that school i love looking at the old black and whites. good lighting with a good back drop gets me every time. black and white sets a mood, that colour cannot do, it is able to take the worry out of clashing colours. it is easier to manipulte in the darkroom lightening areas, burning and dodging others.
2007-04-16 18:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no in fact, i do black and white portraits all the time and i find black and white is always a beautiful and classic way to go... it can capture even the smallest detail in the eyes.. evn if there is no colour... you'll notice the glitter and dance in the eyes.. i call it making the eyes smile.. but colour just makes things lively.. black and white makes it more classic and calm.. but colour isn't bad.. but i perfer balck and white
2007-04-17 04:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
compleatly depends on what your going for. I use both BW and color alot in all my shots, i like BW for things that are alittle more intriguing or thoughtful, or a landscape i want to have a "darker" feeling for some reason, or somesort of manipulated coloring. For most of my "truthful" shots though ill use color since itadds a whole new dimision to your work. For example, one of my "specilaties" is landscapes at sunsets and dawns and storms. Storms can work in BW kinda, but sunsets and dawns are nowhere near as powerful in BW...everything is relavent in photography to your mood, message, and thoughts at the moment.
2007-04-16 14:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily...if you do photo editing, partial black and white, or full black and white can alter the effect beautifully. I love color photos, they show vibrant colors, but sometimes black and white pictures imply a...peaceful, somewhat nostalgic feel. And I love pics like that.
2007-04-16 12:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by Bunny Slippers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily, you can take fantastic photo's in black and white, but i think the essential in any photo is lighting conditions.
2007-04-16 12:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋