Sometimes I like to convert my photographs into black and white, simply to see what they look like and what moments are focused on without the distraction of color.
Sometimes I see a photo in black and white in my head and sometimes in color. To me, photos are meant to tell a story and there are times that that story is better told if there aren’t a variety of colors, which can be a distraction, to pull the eye away from the story.
I don’t agree that just any photo can be converted to black and white, however. I’ve seen photographs of flowers converted to black and white and don’t get it. I think flowers should be in color. However, that’s only my personal opinion.
Native American dancers?
Color. (My photo of this was taken on film and I didn’t take the time to scan it in for this post.)
Photos from autumn? Color.
Flowers at a greenhouse? Usually in color but sometimes black and white tells the story better and the colorful flowers aren’t needed.
I thought I would share some of the “story telling” photos I took in the last few months that I thought told the story better in black and white. Even though lately I like most of my photos in color simply so the world doesn’t seem so dark.
I’ve rambled about black and white photography before.
And I’ve rambled about photography in general a number of times:
Capturing the Real, Raw Moments of Photography
What happened to my photography when I stopped taking photos for money
Photography Tuesday: The No Good Rotten Truth about Selling Stock Photography
Photography for parents: Five tips to photographing your children inside your home
Boondock Ramblings 
❤️
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I agree. Some pictures just must be in color – others are way more dramatic and tell a story better in black and white as evidenced here by your photos. 🙂
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Thank you. I’m a sucker for documentary, which is often shot in black and white.
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Ahhh you’ve done it again!! Your photography is so captivating to me, it’s absolutely gorgeous… Such a gift!!
I don’t listen to much country music like I did back in my 20s but there’s one song that I do still love and maybe you’ve heard of it or might enjoy it, but I’m reminded of it as I look at your photos…
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I think some photos just look better in black and white. It’s like they were meant to be.
I love the haircut photos in the mirror!
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Black and white have always been my favorites too. With the way the world is right now, there are a lot of stories to record for all the photographers out there.
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Too many, I think!
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Of course you know my heart was drawn to this post. I’ll need to read the others you’ve written. Photography has become a huge part of me just now, it’ll be so great to have someone like you here for inspiration. Now I fully understand your comment on my post. Bless you, Lisa.
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You too! Can’t wait to see more of your photos!!
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Thank you 😊
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