Why You Should Not Shoot B&W In-Camera

Hey photographers, let's talk about this... [Home]( Why You Should Not Shoot B&W In-Camera Download our [5 Step-by-Step Photography eBooks]( that will help you capture gorgeous images. Includes our best-selling black & white guide (but read the tip below first!) –– Most cameras these days allow the user to set the camera to a black and white function within the camera in order to capture images in B&W. I don’t recommend doing that. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that I strongly discourage it. Because the camera is simply running automated steps without evaluating the tonal values in the captured scene. It is simply going to desaturate the file of color information. I know that some cameras allow you to “filter” certain colors blah, blah, blah, but it’s still an automated process. Beyond that, if you create the original in color, then you also have a color file to work with. For your best original file, you should always set your camera to shoot a raw file, at the maximum resolution, and in color. Remember, it’s always easier to go downhill than it is uphill! (Note: Today, you can download our 5 Step-by-Step Photography eBooks to dramatically improve your images. ~Includes Best-Selling B&W Guide~ Plus a new exclusive free bonus, [right here]( for a limited time!) Evaluating a color scene for tonal values is a valuable skill for a photographer. Look at the image below showing a color image converted to B&W. There are many of shades of green in the left photograph. There are also many red tones. What happened in the conversion process? The entire image went flat in contrast and tone. It’s not much to look at, is it? It is certainly not as pretty and compelling as the color version. So, what is a photographer supposed to do? You’re never going to find a scene where there aren’t colors that will convert to a similar shade of grey. [🙌 Today's Deal: Download our complete 5 Step-by-Step Photography eBook Bundle that will help you dramatically improve your photography (Includes Best-Selling B&W Guide)... ⏰Be quick — Bonus expires midnight! Download Here →]( Don’t worry. Sometimes it won’t matter. It depends on how the scene is laid out in front of your camera. It also depends on the lighting (brightness scale). A proper B&W conversion process evaluates all the different colors during conversion so that your image won’t look flat in contrast. Also, once you’ve gained this knowledge, you’ll come to realize that not all images will look good in black and white or in a toned monochrome image. It’s just the truth. Having this knowledge will elevate your eye to picking out good scenes for black and white photography. BONUS: I've got something special for you on the next page... Want to capture gorgeous photographs? Grab our [5 Step-by-Step Photography eBook Bundle](. This best-seller bundles covers Black & White, Macro & Flower Photography, Lightroom, Photoshop, Editing Workflows, Masking + More! If you missed out on your bundle last time, it’s available again, and on sale right now. Plus it includes a daily bonus for free. Click below now, to read about it on the next page… [→ NEXT PAGE]( [Continue to next page »]( Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Not into B&W photography? Check out our friends at [DailyColors.co]( a super-short newsletter for daily color palette inspiration! [Try it Free →](       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2022 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](