Black and White Photography: Contouring

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Jasmine P.

Aug 10, 2011

Jasmine P.

Hi Becky!

If you're doing black and white photography it won't even matter what hue that you use won't even matter. You just need to make sure that the shade is darker and start lighter because you can always build up the product of the contour if it isn't showing enough.

Drea L.

Aug 10, 2011

Drea L.

Black will create a VERY VERY dark shade. Color does not matter, but shade does. If you're using a very deep black, it will transfer on photo as black. But if that's what you're looking for, then it's all good.

It's best to use neutrals when shooting in B&W just because you get a better idea of the actual shade that might show up. A color being warm or cool will effect what shows up on camera as opposed to what your eye sees, even on B&W.

Lighting all depends on the actual look you're going for in a shot. If you want emphasis on your cheek bones, bouncing the light on a top surface will create a natural shadow on your cheekbones. Over head lighting (no bouncing) will create harsh shadows on your cheek bones. It's all preference. :)

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