Black & White or Color?
So I thought I’d take a break from my Tuesday post schedule. Maybe it’s because I’m curious about the answer, or maybe it’s because me & my camera have been inside a lot lately working on the computer. Maybe it’s both. Wink, wink.
Seriously, though, I’m curious about this. Do you prefer Color or Black & White on a “typical” close-up portrait. By typical portrait, I mean the subject’s face takes up most of the space in the image & is focused on the eyes and other features. A headshot, in other words. Now, the easy answer for these is that it depends on the photo. And I know, it does to some extent, but on the other hand, when I’m doing processing, I’ll typically convert a handful into black & white & I’m just wondering what others think. I’m a black and white fan (though I also like color), but I want some feedback.
With this in mind, I present one of Lauren’s portraits from last week’s session. I just love that you can see her laugh in this image.
So what does everyone think? Do you usually like color but like this particular image in black and white? Or vice versa? Or are you flat-out always going to choose color? Share! : )
Happy Tuesday to all.
Tags: abilene, Abilene Texas, black & white, close up, color, details, Hardin-Simmons University, head shot, on location, outdoors, Photography, Photoshop, portrait, senior, Seniors, texas, Tuesday
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:51 am
I personally like the black and white one better
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 am
I love b&w for many things. This particular photo for some reason the color grabs me more. Interesting. Most close ups you see more detail in the b&w, but this one, something about the tone of her skin and the color on her dress just pops with the color. I know, I didn’t really answer your question did I?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 pm
i personally like black and white a little more…i do like color but ive always liked black and white…
i think it gives it a aged look… and also it shows less flaws 
thats my opinion…
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Thanks for the responses so far. : ) As it stands, 2 to 1 for B&W on this image.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I like color, but then I’m just kinda strange that way. I’d say why but I’m not sure how to explain it.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Haha, now it’s 2-to-2… that’s not helpful. ; ) Other thoughts?
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April 19th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
i personally like black and white a little more…i do like color but ive always liked black and white…
i think it gives it a aged look… and also it shows less flaws 
thats my opinion…
April 19th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
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