The Beauty of Black and White Photography

Thing of the past? Not really. The beauty of black and white photography lies in its crisp and simple patterns. The interplay of the changing hues between black and white create a sense of intrigue that lends an air of mystery lacking in most colored photographs today.

While modern photography can render images exactly as it looks, it lacks artistry that people look for in pictures. It’s simply looking at an exact rendition of something. There is nothing exciting at looking at a colored photograph of you since it’s just what it is, a copy.

Black and white photography strips the cosmetic addition of colors leaving only the essential elements. You will not only look at things as it is but look for stories behind and beyond the picture.

It’s like looking at the very core of things or people without walls or inhibitions giving an intense feeling of connection and satisfaction. It is an honest and transparent expression evoking the artist in all of us.

Credit goes to Pixi Port for the photograph.