Making a photo black and white doesn’t make it art
June 12, 2022
Andy Blackmore shares his opinion on the latest fad of making photos monochrome and black and white and calling it art.
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How to create stunning black and white photos
June 6, 2022
Discover how to convert to monochrome with ultimate control in Photoshop CC, Lightroom and Elements. We explain all you need to know
ORWO makes its first new 35mm films in 50 years!
May 6, 2022
ORWO has revealed it is making its first new 35mm photographic films in 50 years, starting with the WOLFEN NP100 black & white negative film
Check out the APOY 2022 Round Two Black & White winners!
May 6, 2022
Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Two, Black & White, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge
Fie Johansen: how animals are just like us
March 28, 2022
Photographer Fie Johansen spent two years photographing animals at Copenhagen Zoo. Amy Davies discovers more about the beautiful monochrome results
Best software for black & white editing
March 21, 2022
Photoshop CC, DxO FilmPack and Silver Efex are all great software for black and white – James Paterson shows the strengths of each
How to see in black & white
March 18, 2022
How do you go about learning to see in black & white and decide which subjects work better without colour? Brian Lloyd Duckett shares some essential advice and techniques
Top tips for black and white portrait photography
March 16, 2022
Monochrome strips back distractions and reveals so much about a person. Three black and white portrait photographers share their tips
Tips for black and white photography
March 7, 2022
Professional photographer Lee Frost shares his top tips for black and white photography
APOY 2022 Round Two Black & White Now Open!
March 4, 2022
Round Two of our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition is now open! The theme is Black & White
Smartphone Picture of the Week – Samsung Z Flip3
February 26, 2022
We share the latest image selected for AP Smartphone Picture of the Week by Simone Guest, taken using a Samsung Z Flip3
How to capture moody monochrome landscapes
January 12, 2022
Landscape pro Jeremy Walker is your guide to capturing moody and atmospheric monochrome scenes this winter
How to make prints from your smartphone
September 6, 2021
If you've got access to a darkroom, then here's something fun to try! You can make prints from your smartphone using a regular enlarger.
Black and white street photography: Tips and techniques from the experts
June 6, 2020
Effective black and white street photography isn’t just about losing colour. Two top street and documentary shooters share their wisdom
The streets of San Francisco: Interview with Fred Lyon
February 8, 2018
Still enthusiastic about photography at 93, Fred Lyon talks to Geoff Harris about the historic, low-light masterpieces in his new book San Francisco Noir
Wedding photojournalism: Telling wedding stories
June 22, 2016
Avoid the staid and traditional wedding images by telling a candid story of the day. Kevin Mullins explains how to master wedding photojournalism.
10 commandments of street photography
July 14, 2015
Three top photographers share their expert tips and insights on how to get the best street photography shots.
