Guide to Black and White Wedding Photos

In a fast-paced world where photographs can be taken in colour digitally in just a snap, black and white photography still remains relevant for its distinct charm. Black and white is usually associated with a nostalgic sentiment and lends a timeless quality to your wedding photographs.

Why Black and White?

To decide whether to use black and white photography, you should consider what the intent and message of the photo is. If colour is a core feature of the photograph, it should remain in colour. In contrast, if a photograph focuses on an emotion or human interaction, they may work more powerfully when in black and white.

Factors to Consider

Taking photographs in black and white does not mean it will be easier. Light and composition are also important factors to take note of. Black and white should not be used just to cover up any mistakes in colour.

Advantages

1.    Beautiful Contrast

In today’s society, we are used to seeing vibrant colourful photographs for weddings in Singapore. Capturing sincere moments in black and white can make for a beautiful contrast to the other colourful snaps. Legendary Canadian photographer Ted Grant has also once said that “When you photograph people in colour, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls.

Having some black and white photographs allow for couples to reminisce and connect with a particular emotion more powerfully.

2.    Timeless

Photography started in monochrome but it has proved to sustain the changing of times to remain a charming form of photography in current society. Black and white images tend to always look classic and stylish even when years have passed.

3.    Focus

When there are a variety of colours popping in the background to look at, it can be hard to focus on the main subject in the photo. This will not be a problem in black and white photography as they highlight the main features and expressions of the subject. Your eyes will naturally focus on them and digest the emotions they are expressing.