Stripped of color, an image can feel both old and new, as if it belongs to every era and none at all. 🖤🤍

#KarlLagerfeld #photographyquotes #blackandwhitephotography

Life is everywhere: in the texture of grass, in the way blades bend and rise again with the wind, in the crawling life. Let's pause and take it all in. 🦗

#grassdetails #lifeonland #quietbeauty #groundlevelview

When you're taking a street photo, remember: you should document energy, rush, spontaneity, and simple gestures. They carry more meaning than you think. 🚲

#120film #film #filmphotography #bike #streetphotography

Pay attention to how the highlights guide the eye and how the shadows ground the scene. 👇

#blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #monochromemagic

Photography shapes both what we see and how we feel about what we see. What perspective do you prefer? 🤔

#photographyperspective #blackandwhitephotography #visualstorytelling

A city seen from above feels like a memory more than anything else. Everything's frozen in time, everything's just an overview of what's happening inside. 🏙️

#BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #Filmphotography

Use side lighting or low-angle light to emphasize ridges, patterns, and subtle shadows to give depth to your photo. 🖤🤍

#davidschmid #davidschmidphoto #streetphotography

Nature frames our everyday experiences in ways that often go unnoticed, and this scene reminds us to slow down and appreciate the understated beauty around us. 🪑

#BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #LeicaPhotography

Angles like this challenge us to think about perspective, symmetry, and light. The way sunlight or shadows play across stone can either highlight delicate carvings or exaggerate the building's features. ⛪

#LeicaPhotography #FIlmPhotography #ArchitecturalPhotography

Abstract details, capturing the small, often overlooked elements that make a scene unforgettable, but they don't tell the whole story. Which do you prefer? 🔍

#PhotographyDiscussion #AbstractVsFullScene #VisualStorytelling

Rooftops, streets, and alleyways can form a visual rhythm; you just need to find the right angle. 📸

#Photography #LeicaPhoto #MyLeicaPhoto

Doing a small test saves you time, money, and disappointment, and lets you see how tones and contrast translate to paper. 📸

#PrintPrep #PhotographyHacks #TestBeforeYouPrint

Capturing this kind of shot is about patience and perspective. Getting low to the lower level, observing how light falls across the form, and paying attention to subtle expressions almost lets puppies (and other animals!) speak to us, too. 🐕

#LeicaPhoto #MyLeicaPhoto #FilmPhotography

The best black and white photographs remind us that emotion, story, and light can be enough to captivate the eye. 👀

#BlackAndWhiteArt #PhotographyInMonochrome #VisualStorytelling

When mist weaves through valleys and hills, it transforms the familiar into something ethereal. 🌫️

#LeicaPhoto #MyLeicaPhoto #FilmPhotography

Shooting in low light demands precision: slower shutter speeds to capture the glimmering lights, a steady hand (or tripod if you’re lucky), and a careful eye to preserve both detail and mood. 🚢

#NightPhotography #CruisePhotography #LowLightMagic

In black-and-white, we see more: more emotion. More texture. More story in every shadow and highlight. 🖤🤍

#ErnstHaas #BlackAndWhitePhotography #MonochromeMagic

Reflections blur the line between reality and illusion, and that’s what makes them so compelling in photography. When you're looking at a mirrored photo, you’re looking at how the scene interacts with its surroundings, how light and perspective create something new out of the familiar. 🪞

#ReflectionPhotography #NatureThroughGlass #VisualStorytelling

A print should hold a message or a feeling that connects, one that would start a conversation. 🖼️

#PrintWorthy #PhotographyArt #PhotographyCommunity

You don't realize how much you needed a breath of fresh air until you're out on your porch, relaxing. Moments like this remind us how our daily activities can be beautiful, even though they're simple in essence. It's always a pleasure to capture them on film. 📸

#Leica #MyLeicaPhoto #FilmPhotography #EverydayBeauty

You can always use visual elements to split your image into multiple areas, each with a different impact. They don't need to be complicated. You can practice with anything that's around you and create interesting visuals. 📸

#Leica #MyLeicaPhoto #LeicaCommunity #FIlm #FilmPhotography

An unfinished building can be a reflection of the moments in our lives when we leave things behind, such as projects, dreams, and ideas. Sometimes they're abandoned, yet they still leave a trace in our memory. Something still grows. 🖤🤍

#FilmCommunity #FilmPhotography #BlackAndWhite

Some things evoke both beauty and mystery. They have a dark background (both literally and figuratively in this case), but they spark joy. It's a blessing to be able to capture them. 🖤🤍

#flowers #blackandwhite #leicaphotography

You've captured the moment, now bring it to life on paper.

In my latest blog post, I walk you through how to prepare your black and white photo for print, from aspect ratio to final output. Whether you're printing at home or sending it to a lab, these 7 steps help ensure your image prints as beautifully as it looks on screen.

🔗 Read now: https://www.photoschmid.com/blog/how-to-prepare-a-photo-for-printing-in-7-steps?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=nostr

#printing #photo

Photography from a plane challenges you to think differently: angles, lighting, and framing are dictated by the motion of the aircraft and the fleeting window of opportunity. But when you capture that perfect moment, the result is breathtaking. ✈️

#AerialPhotography #CityFromAbove #UrbanLandscape

Orientation can completely redefine what we see: what's usually a usual sight for each of us, can turn into something more. 🌉

#structuraldesign #creativeangles #leica

Sometimes, being alone offers clarity. Sometimes, it just means being lonely. It doesn't make anything less pretty or less meaningful. It's still a moment to be captured and cherished. 📷

#MonochromeMood #MinimalistPhotography #StillMoments

When you're taking a street photo, remember to look for the reflections in the windows, or the passengers deep in thought; images like this give space to wander. ✨ #photography #publictransport #tram

Unfavorable weather often softens light, enriches textures, and reveals a mood that bright, sunny days can’t deliver. Use this opportunity to practice. 📸 #photo #weather #blackandwhite

The chipped edges and worn surfaces of old buildings aren’t flaws, not when captured right. They are storytellers. ✨ #photo #blackandwhite #architecture

Overexposure can create a dreamy, ethereal quality, while underexposure a more mysterious or dramatic vibe. 🖤🤍 #photography #exposure

Focus the eye of the viewer using the surroundings. It will make more of an impact. 👁️ #photography #architecture #black_and_white