Do you prefer Color photography or Black and White? Which is the best??

Question

Do you prefer Color photography or Black and White? Which is the best??

Answer 1

I think every photographer has a form that they are more drawn to. I love black and white - 90% of my images are done in black and white. I find that unless I am shooting a scene where color is playing an important role - perhaps a red bucket against a muddy background, or something with complementary colors that stands out, then color is actually detracting from the scene. Its more information than necessary.



I like going around, looking for scenes where light and shadow interplay. Where you can take the final image, look at its composition and form and not be distracted by color. A lot of images work like this.



I admit it also gives me a more authentic and old-fashioned feeling, that I am creating fine art, but that is purely a psychological response. Some images work in color, and its impact is lost when converted to black and white.



Some shoot black and white if they like darkroom work. Color film is infinitely more difficult to process and print if you're using a home darkroom.



There is clearly no "best" though. Like any other technique or medium, color or black and white works/doesn't work based on the situation and and teh personal taste of the photographer.

Answer 2

There are some things where the color element needs to be there to tell the complete story. Other times when the beauty of color greatly inhances the composition. I do prefer good quality black and white photographs. The lack of color often forces more attention on the context and the subject of a composition. It also at times lends an air of sentimentality to the right kind of photograph.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I think black and white photos, when taking pictures of people, lends itself to capturing emotion far better than color. I'm not sure why that is, except to theorize that the lack of additional color stimulus lends itself to looking deeper into the expression of the photo.



Now, if your taking pictures of flowers as a hobby, I would suppose that color is key in that regard.

Answer 5

I believe black & white is more stark and dramatic. What I reaLLY like is black & white that is hand tinted. It is usually done with such fine delicate detail. My Mom was born in 1927 and her senior picture in 1945 is hand tinted. I like it the best

Answer 6

black and white is the best for me. especially nudes. there's more mystery; the way the shadows and light come together..everything isn't given to you. you have to think a bit, imagine. your senses are engaged more than a color photo..

Answer 7

I think it depends on what you're taking a picture of and how you will use that picture. Some of the shots of my kidlets are really nice in black and white.