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Black and White:
From
Snapshots
to
Great Shots
John Batdorf
Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots
John Batdorff
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Acknowledgments
To m y l o v e , S t a c i — n o n e o f t h i s w o u l d h a v e b e e n p o s s i b l e w i t h o u t y o u r s u p p o r t , l o v e , a n d e n c o u r a g e m e n t .
I know you’re not much into PWA (public writing affection), so I’ll simply say you’re the best—I love you.
To A n n a , m y d a u g h t e r, I ’ m n o t s u r e t h e r e ’s m u c h t o s a y t h a t y o u d o n ’ t a l r e a d y k n o w. W e s i m p l y g e t e a c h
other. I love seeing life through your eyes and hearing it in your laugh. Just remember what we always
talk about: Be true to yourself, never lie, and work hard (but I think the $5 sitting fee you charged me
was a little over the top. I’m just saying…).
Mom, thanks for giving me my irst camera, lending me your vision, and encouraging me to do more
with my art. I wish you were here today to share in it all.
Dad, your gift for writing and your love for the arts have been an inspiration. I appreciate the under-
standing and especially the trust you’ve bestowed on me throughout the years. You’re a good friend
and mentor, but you’re an awfully messy travel partner.
My good friend John, thanks for providing honest feedback along the way.
The Peachpit crew: Thank you for believing in me. It’s always a pleasure working with a team of
professionals.
Peggy Nauts, thanks for scrubbing my copy, making me sound smarter than I am (always a tough job),
and not making me feel guilty every time I said I’d have copy to you in a hour but it ended up being
more like eight. You’re simply the best!
Susan Rimerman, thanks for all your support and guidance. I truly appreciate your direct and honest
approach.
My appreciation to Lisa Brazieal and her team for creating a wonderful layout and making my images
look good.
Finally, a very special thanks to all the blog followers who have supported me along the way. This book
would never have happened without you. Most important, to you, the reader of this book—I hope you
enjoy it. My blog door is always open for your questions.
Contents
IntroductIon
vi
chApter 1: equIpment And settIngs
1
Starting with a Strong Foundation
1
Poring Over the Picture
2
Poring Over the Equipment
4
What’s in My Bag
4
Postprocessing Software
8
Monitor Calibration
9
Camera Settings
10
When to Choose Black and White
16
Understanding Color
16
chApter 2: composItIon And lIght
23
Visualizing Your Masterpiece
23
Poring Over the Picture
24
Poring Over the Picture
26
Lighting
28
It’s All About Contrast
32
Composition
39
Motion
47
Framing
48
Breaking the Rules
51
chApter 3: exposure
55
Getting the Shot
55
Poring Over the Picture
56
Poring Over the Picture
58
Exposure
60
Exposing for Postprocessing
64
Using Filters
68
Landscape
72
Portraits
79
Black and White in the Studio
83
Storytelling
85
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