My One Year Black & White Challenge - What I‘ve learned
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- čas přidán 9. 12. 2021
- In 2020 I decided to photograph everything in Black & White. It was a challenge I gave myself to learn more about Black & White Photography and discover what it means to me and my photography going forward. In this video I want to share my experience and the lessons I learned.
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#streetphotography #monochrome #blackandwhite
Colour is for how something looks like, black and white is for how something feels like.
Color vs.black & white.
I choose B&W ~ 75% of the time. I’m near 70 and that is what I grew up with. Color was always more expensive. I mostly use Fuji cameras and use a B&W jpeg film simulation with RGY filter simulations. I have a button that will change the film simulation to color for a quick change. The advantage of using the film simulations is since the camera is mirrorless, I see the image in the EVF or LCD the way the film simulation is set up. Very handy to see in B&W before I press the shutter.
Can’t understand why in the 60’s onward professionals most used B&W. It wasn’t considered artistic if the image was in color. People like Saul Leiter were using color film but by and large didn’t share their work.How silly. It is all about how you see the world. You showed how the traffic cones change in nature based whether you use color or not. Sometimes the subject IS the color.
When I shoot in B&W I like,to underexposed the image by about half a stop. I like strong contrast and crushing the blacks. When B&W is normally or over exposed the blacks turn into grays. I don’t like that look. The Ricoh GRs have a film sim that gives me the crushed blacks I like.
Of course now we use digital cameras. We have a 2nd choice as to whether use B&W or color. Shoot both! Use a B&W jpeg simulation and also shoot raw. The raw file can be your color negative. This way you have the best of both worlds. The thing is to take and make images. We aren’t using film. We aren’t limited by the film we have in the camera. We aren’t limited to 20 or 36 images in a roll of film. We don’t have to wait or pay for the film to be developed to see what our images look like.
I like and appreciate your year of shooting in black and white. The value of shooting this way was clearly expressed in your video with Sean Tucker. Please hyperlink to that video as you did mention it in this video. Ricoh. Fuji. Leica. You are a man of several flavors.
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Thank you guys for watching! It took me two years to finish this video... Would be cool if you could press the "like "button (under the video) to help me spread it out into the youtube-verse :) Thanks a lot!
thank you for sharing and for your hard work.
Your journey as a filmmaker has progressed so much over the past year
Just such a nice video and thanks for sharing so much of your personal journey with us!
as soon as you said 'that was f'n stupid' I pressed like
Done. Been watching your channel since your X-H1 review, partly why I now have two of 'em. I laughed when you mentioned the Leica Monochrom commercial being shot in Acros on a Fuji :-D
More seriously however, your Covid and BLM protest pics are epic. Truly an historical document. Keep up the good work!
I think the best answer is- some photos are better in color, some photos are better are black and white .
Man, I really appreciate this kind of content. Love the introspection of photography itself, and the way it is presented artistically and professionally.
Thank you for commenting! I appreciate that a lot. This video was a passion project so it feels good knowing it offered some value to others too!
I think this one of the best videos you've made. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thank you Shyamal! It was definitely the most work I put into a video :) Glad to hear it was worth it!
one of the most wholesome photography video in CZcams
That is nice to hear! Thanks for watching!
I started shooting in 1959 while serving in the Army stationed in Munich. All we shot was B&W as we couldn't afford color. I went on to shoot while serving in Vietnam, using what ever film I could find. Later I shot for two newspapers and that again was always in B&W. So for over 40 years I shot with film and never in color. Then digital happened and I played some with color and Brides wanted their weddings shot in color. Now I own a FujiFilm Pro 2 and I shoot with three film simulations two B&W and one color. I really see in B&W.
You earned a black belt in black&white photography!
You got the best year of your life. You became a father and you got a Leica. Congratulation! The rest of your video is good but everything is subjective in life. If "an image is worth a thousand words", it doesn't matter if it is colour or B&W.
Those protest photos are wild👌🏼
Thanks!
Thans you Samuel, I was thinking about going one year black and white. But this video made me go all the way Black and white!
Haha, great :)
High contrast black and white=❤
Some people say there were no good photo opportunities during last two years in the ongoing pandemic, but in fact there will be no other time in one's lifetime like this. I took street photos of the empty streets for what it was and couldn't before with all the busy people walking around. And when there was one person walking into my frame, it was only one person. B&W was great for the past two years as for me it represented real life with all its color sucked out; everyone was so gloomy it just worked with B&W.
Yes! Agree with that. We should all take lots of pictures to document this moment in time!
Great video Samuel. For me as an 'old' hobby photographer born the same year as Aleksey Myakishev it is immediately clear what Chris explains: with BW you have to compose in contrasts, not in colour. It is a different way of view. You can see Chris is from a digital era and has a hard time discovering and describing it, as we are overflooded with colour nowadays and can even pimp the images with software to be more colourful than usual.
This is a nice journey. At the end it's personal, and I think that's all that matters. I have lot of reactions about black and white, but it's always nice to see great photos in colour or monochrome.
Thank you! Yes it was a personal journey and I always enjoy listening to other photographers experience so it feels good knowing I provided some value to some photographers as well.
This is wonderful Sam, and thought provoking. I can’t remember where I first heard it, but somewhere I picked up the notion that you should get comfortable with black and white so that when you use colour you do so with intention because it has something to add; it has purpose. I lack the skills to help with your book, but I’m buying a copy for sure.
Great stuff as always!
big big big respect to the outstanding dedication and commitment on that one thing.
So glad you spent an entire year with this b/w experiment. I, too, fluctuate between color & b/w. Often just depends on my mood at the time. I’m working on a “feet/shoes” project now, & shooting only square & b/w. Not sure how it’ll turn out, but it’s an interesting project, nonetheless. I really appreciate your video on the subject.
Loved that you completed this and shared this with us. You are both a funny and not too serious guy, but also do rein that in and speak from the heart about your life and how you view your own creativity. Awesome stuff love ya man.
I genuinely thank you for this video Samuel! It's outstanding how you provide great content regarding what street photographers asks ourselves somewhere in our inner life :)
It shows how much thinking and effort you put into this one! Thank you!
Amazing how much depth and effort was put into this video and it made me more aware of the way I take photos too. Thanks so much for making this.
Mind blowing! Thank you 🙏🏼
Loved this, one of my favourite videos you’ve done. Look forward to ordering the book!
I love this project. You're the man and are always a great inspiration for street photography and tying new things in it. Great work as always!
Another great video. Thank you!
I too am in a one year B&W only period. Your video is very inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Awww this was amazing!!! Love this video and recently I have shot more b&w as I want to get better at it. Color is stronger but black and white is more precious I feel. Thank you for making this!
I LOVED this video!!!! Thank you
Really well thought out and presented! You communicate your ideas and thoughts clearly and concisely. It’s certainly made me think about my choices!
Wow! This was a fabulous documentary. Can’t imagine how much work you put into making this. Thank you! It was enjoyable to watch.
Excellent video, the amount of effort and love that has gone into this video really shows.
This was amazing! The patience that this required to make, I can't even imagine. Some much to take in, I definitely need to watch again ☕
Magnificent content!
Very cool and informative format, Samuel!
Go on what you feel in the present moment, color or B&W is just an emotional mood, evolved between both is an exceptional experience.
Brilliant video, thanks so much
Finished working for the day and boom 🙉 perfect way to end the day 🙌
Haha perfect!!! Happy after hours :)
That was great. Really great.
Your videos are so pure and honest. Massive inspiration and a joy to watch! I love your channel!
This video is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your emotions and your experiences.
I love your honesty and sincerity.
no ,no , no, THANK YOU for your insight and inspiration !! love your photos can't wait for your book.
Really enjoyed this video and your story telling. Great work. Now to rewatch it!
Probably one of the best explorations of the col and b+W, that hasn’t driven me nuts, and especially your reasoning at the end of the vid, ( Atmosphere in colour situations )
A quality product on the subject, so bloody well done !!
For film shooters colour film is getting so expensive that b&w is the only option. Nice video Samuel - thanks!
Thank you for creating this video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Wonderful Video Samuel. I like how it's retrospective of such an interesting time in our lifetimes as well as it's a photographic journey. Keep it up!
Looking forward to the book! Great video!
What a fantastic video! You’re a huge inspiration to me and I’m sure to many others as well.
Thank you for the hard work you gave on this video sir!
Beautiful video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Samuel for such a thoughtful and inspiring reflection. You’ve inspired me to commit to a project that i’ve been holding back. Really agree with your comment about when you shoot monochrome on film you just accept it’s a great shot but the dilemma is strong when you see both versions on digital.
Great video, fun/aspiration to see
Great video Samuel, and congratulations on your project. I did a mini project back in October 2021, where I did my cellphone photography only in black and white. The project was a great experience in thinking outside the box. Now you've given me an idea for 2022. All the best!
Excellent video on Black and White!!!!
Excellent. Thank you. You described my feelings exactly
Well done! Love your family portraits and can't wait for the book...I wrestle with choosing B&W or color all the time....
Thank you for making this video. I could not only see and hear it but also feel it.
Loved this so much. You inspired me to shoot B&W. Showing color vs monochrome really tricks your eyes, something very unique. Love it, can't wait for the book!!!
Looking forward to buying your book!
Great video man, you show the beauty of the world and its people.
Hélène Binet gave an explanation that physically, the eyes receive b&w with different sensors than colour, the eye rods that read b&w are responsible for analysis of form and that happens a faster than the reading colour. She wasn't so convinced entirely but wondered about it. She shoots predominately b&w but also some colour
Oh nice, very interesting!!! Haven't come across this story yet.
@@SamuelStreetlife she talks about it in a lecture at Harvard from about 10 years ago. It's on CZcams. Search her name and Harvard GSD
This is why, almost without exception that colour free printed text is easier to read. The eye/brain interface works best with B&W.
Such a great project glad you where finally able to share it! Can’t wait for your book!
Thanks man!! Yeah, feels good leaving this monster behind :)
Loved every second of this video, particularly the whole concept of recording thoughts as you went and on the go.👏
Congrats on finishing the video!
Fantastic journey. Well done 👍
One of your best videos so far. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this video - very articulate about the feelings on shooting in black and white that I always felt but couldn't explain.
Wow thank you so much for the effort
One of your most enjoyable vids.
I'm in love with B&W photography and really enjoyed the trip you took through this year of B&W. Thnak you Samuel for this great video..
Beautiful video and something I have been toying with recently. Not sure I can help out but will definitely be purchasing, no matter the shipping. Absolutely adore the family photos - you can clearly feel the connection you have with your family members and the pride you have in those glorious photos. Have started my own monochrome family portraits after a recent passing and now it feels even more important to complete this.
Thank you. You got me thinking and feeling about black and white in a way that is new for me. I’m excited to explore the possibilities within its boundaries.
This was a beautiful reflection and a wonderful lesson in photography and life. Thank you for this video and your channel. I love your thoughtfulness, I have learned a lot.
Thank you Kary that is very nice of you!!! I really do appreciate your commend and support. Glad to hear it was valuable for you. Have a great christmas and rest of the year!
Beautiful images Samuel. Love the family ones! I’m sure you’ll have a bucket load of mini Lintaro at this stage. 😉
5th degree black belt here, and have been shooting b&w since 1960's. It's always my goto when I run out of ideas in color (which is frequently)
Samuel! man!!! thank you so much. This is so great on so many levels. Thank you!!! Keep at it!!!
Wonderful piece, very interesting. Thanks Samuel
As always great video and content. You are very inspiring. Keep it going !
I love this video dude!
I actually started a challenge last week to shoot black and white for a whole month. This was for sure inspiring to watch, since yours was a whole year!
Best video I’ve watched in a while. Best ever about b/w. Thanks! Best wishes.
I startet shooting all in black and white this year, too. By now I have my viewfinder in black and white all the time - even when I go for color.
This was one of the best videos you've posted. So much to think about here; thanks.
Not only did I learn a lot on this video, but these are the best b&w photos that I have seen in a while!
Amazing I just posted on FB last week with a series of B&W photos Titled " Black& White from now on"..Used to be able to switch in my head from B&W to Color,so now I have to relearn, I used to chase storms to really get that dramatic effect..night shots also, good luck..and thank you.
I've watched a good number of your videos now and I've watched many other by other photographers and I have enjoyed many of them. This one is different. Really felt something; this was from your heart and it's a very special thing.
I just started with b&w photography, i learn so much from this video. Thank you
Great video! I always love black and white and the feeling of it.
We are lucky today to have choice between color and B&W. What I love is that you can tell two different stories/emotions, just by changing between color and B&W. Like a sort of alternate reality of the same image. I sometimes think I miss something if I don't have the color and the B&W of the same picture...
i really like, that this video is not so much about only showing us the best pictures from that experiment/project, but that that there is a lot of reflection in it - about your own way of seeing things during the process and also afterwards.
The portraits in the end were really great - and showing them in the video gave me the sensation of click in my head. Thanks for that too ;)
Looking forward for your book!
This was an incredible video for me at the moment. Your journey with b&w over the past year or so was beautiful and inspiringly. I coincidentally just started my own dive into b&w by shooting it exclusively for the month of December. seeing your results and the learning opportunities you had through the creative constraint are pushing me to extend my experiment with b&w. As always, lovely video and amazing work. Thanks!
Just a fantastic video. Made me reflect on my own waning photography practice.
great video, good luck with the book!
Absolutely fantastic! Congrats on completing the project.
Thank you Ben!!
Super Good 365 Days of B&W Photography Video. Great Challenge glad you did it!
This is one of your most personal and emotional/honest videos. Moving other's emotions as well.
Great video, Samuel! Appreciate the perspective on B&W work, as I've personally been finding my way back to Black and White with my BP Leica MP (joined the it-must-be-nice club on my birthday this year), mostly with Ilford HP5. There's something about the tones of Black and White that captures a different feeling in an image, and I feel your 2 years of effort really paid off in describing it.
Inspirierend, viel Erfolg mit dem Buch!
It is a burdensome adventure to have a family and give them a home but it is completely worth it. Thanks for your generosity.