We like black and white photos.

Black and white photos are always some of our favorites at Mosaic Photo. Classic and timeless, black and white photographs are elegant and versatile. Black and white photos are mentioned here, with more examples and details in this post.

The black and white processing places the emphasis on the photo directly on the subject. Stripped down, the emphasis of a black and white photo becomes the main element of the image. Interplay between the people in the photo and with the surroundings demands attention.

There are a few ways that we process black and white photos. The first is a straight black and white conversion. We take our raw file from the camera (we shoot in color of course), and desaturate it, resulting in a mild, serene mood. Great for candid moments. These images are examples of this type of processing.

My personal favorite are black and white photos with very strong contrast. The high contrast gives a unique, modern look. Dark blacks and bright highlights characterize this look.

Finally, we have a process that mimics an old, aged black and white photograph.

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