The Power of Black and White Photography

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Really well done video Doriyan. I shot (and processed) black and white film for over 35 years, and now that I mostly shoot digital, I still do it in black and white. Be well.

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you! There’s something special about black and white for sure. Take care!

[@jiggyb21]

You're damn right right I enjoyed the video!!! So much to think about in a 5 min video!

[@doriyancoleman]

I’m glad to read that! Thanks!

[@dunkkid23]

My favorite medium, I shoot in black and white because of my sensory condition. Good video bro!

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you man! There’s something special about it.

[@johnscratchley3288]

I agree with you, I shoot colour but black and white is my favourite choice nine times out of ten.

[@doriyancoleman]

Same. Most of my favorite images of my catalog are in B&W!

[@simonpowers3120]

i love this. as a black and white photographer, you explained this perfectly. great work!! and im glad to see you back on yt!!

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks Simon! Trying to find the time for it.

[@quintonmckimm]

Great explanation

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you 🤝

[@wearetrackclub]

Love this, Doriyan! Black and white photography is such a beautiful medium 🖤

[@doriyancoleman]

Hey guys! Thank you so much!

[@michael2968]

lately i've been batch rendering all my photos in fuji x raw studio with a B&W recipe and a portra 400 recipe just so i can look at them from different perspectives and its definitely making me think more about how i want to focus on subjects or lighting if the actual photo just doesnt seem to be working in colour.

[@doriyancoleman]

That’s a smart way to go about it!

[@heyolly]

I really enjoy your videos @doriyan, and this is no exception. You have a great way of explaining and I like the way you reference photographers of the past. I learn a lot! Keep them coming!

[@doriyancoleman]

I appreciate that! Thanks for showing love!

[@christopherrodriguez7223]

Great explanation, nice to see a new video from you bud.

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks Christopher! I appreciate your long-time support.

[@longrider9551]

Kiddo I go back and forth, both have their place I think especially if the subject has interesting color in it

[@doriyancoleman]

Agreed!

[@mmk2410]

Really beautifully said, Doriyan! Thanks for the video! :)

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lawrencehorowitz9291]

Outstanding video. Gave me much to think about in my photography journey.

[@doriyancoleman]

Wishing you well on your journey 📸

[@brianhinesley]

wonderful video as always! keep up the great work :)

[@doriyancoleman]

I appreciate it Brian! 🙌🏾

[@ThatMinority]

Might have to get that B/W Leica now....

[@DeeRosa]

Welp… this is what pushed me over the edge.

[@doriyancoleman]

The fact that I know what this means ⚫️⚪️

[@terencelaubach6565]

B&W photography is amazing. Excellent video, very well done!

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you Terence! 🤝

[@VictorReynolds]

Black and white is timeless. I still shoot it.

[@doriyancoleman]

100% agree!

[@robertlayne8180]

Great video.

[@doriyancoleman]

I appreciate it Robert! Take care.

[@NDakota79]

Great videos! But you need to have an outro. When the video ends right with you finishing your sentence there is no time for the viewer to visit your channel or give a like after watching the video because the next video already started.

[@michaelhall859]

Great vid as always mate

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you! 🤝

[@HogbergPhotography]

One of the most important things with black and white photography is the greyscale. I see so many horrible greyscales theses days that look so artificial, unnatural and what I would call "digital plastic" with extremely flat midtones and highlights too close to "blown out" or just simply blown out. This is an exposure issue AND a post production issue. Another BIG problem is the overuse of the red filter which give white people ghost-white skin! HORRIBLE! As a standard, red filter is only for use in landscape /nature photography OR in controlled studio environment portraits /scenes. It just does NOT work for any kind of people photography in natural light in normal circumstances.