Paul Reid
Paul has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. His monochrome photography has gained him a large following both on YouTube and Instagram. He shoots film and uses the Leica Q2 Monochrom. Visit www.paulreidphotography.com
Create a mood
Monochrome creates a mood that can take on a life of its own; colour isn’t the only way to give a movie feel to images. Monochrome can be cinematic too, so look at black & white movies for inspiration and tell stories. Try to get a definite black and white in your images – and make use of editing software to enhance these areas using masks.
Shoot in bright conditions
Overcast days produce flat light and it’s much trickier to shoot a great monochrome image.
The environment can look grey and uninteresting whereas a bright and sunny day is more favourable. This is because it creates contrast and dramatic lighting conditions. Directional lighting enhances texture and can create a three-dimensional feel. Add to that some moody clouds and things can get very interesting. If the sun is out, get outside with your camera and start taking photos.
Go wide
Take wideangle portraits in black & white as they can be particularly striking in
