6 Secrets to Black & White Portrait Photography | Lighting & Editing Tips for Dramatic B&W Photos

Discover the 6 secrets to mastering black and white portrait photography in this video! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, these essential tips will help you create striking black and white images using proper lighting techniques, editing in post-production, and more. From understanding the power of contrast to using hard light and hairlights, this video covers everything you need to know to elevate your black and white photography skills. In this tutorial, I break down the key techniques that can turn an average portrait into a timeless piece of art. You’ll learn: • How to use contrast effectively in your portraits • Why hard light works best for black and white photos • How to monitor in black and white to avoid tonal conflicts • The importance of shooting in RAW for maximum control in post • How to style your photos for black and white • And the secrets of hairlights and edge lights for depth and drama If you’re ready to create dramatic, high-contrast black and white portraits, this guide is for you! To learn more about my lighting workshops please visit https://johngress.com/workshops NiceFoto SN-29 Flash Concentrator Conical Snoot https://amzn.to/3aCtOM0 This video was shot with a Canon Cinema EOS C70 Amazon https://amzn.to/3vkvy7X B&H https://bhpho.to/44dCV23 Canon C300 MK 2 Amazon https://amzn.to/3YM6fKo Adorama https://adorama.rfvk.net/kjnVP3 Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens Amazon https://amzn.to/3o3BZK0 B&H https://bhpho.to/3LyIa5g DZOFILM Pictor 20-55mm T2.8 Amazon https://amzn.to/420C6Z0 B&H https://bhpho.to/3NlRcUv Gear for Setup 1 Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200 https://studiotitanamerica.com/collec... B&H https://bhpho.to/44Bj1y9 and lit with a Nanlite Forza 720 LED Spot Light Amazon https://amzn.to/3VAoQb1 Nanlite https://nanlite.pxf.io/AoVrzo B&H https://bhpho.to/424TuvS Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:06 Contrast is King 00:46 Hard Light 01:48 Monitor in Black & White 02:55 Shoot it in RAW 03:33 Style in B&W 04:17 Use Hairlights and Edge Lights 05:13 Closing Music: Evolution and Going Higher and Birth of a Hero by Bensound http://bensound.com/ #blackandwhitephotography #portraitphotography #lightingtechniques #studiophotography #photographytips