My baby boy (Black and white)

[sabrina860]

Whats the best way to get black and white? Originally the shot was a little overexposed so i adjusted the levels and added a vignette because the top right corner was a little blown out. I added the black and white through photoshop through an adjustment layer. Then I bumped up contrast, blacks and brightness in lightroom. Finally I cooled it down a bit because it was a little warm. Please tell me what you think? I usually only: image>adjust>desaturate> in photoshop...lol. Also how is the composition? This is a candid shot of my son at playtime. (He has all the toys he could ask for, but always goes for my phone...)


iso 400
f/5.6
1/80

[dave.turley]

Hi,
Cute baby!....There are several ways to convert to B&W, and I've posted a link below that shows most of them. For me, the best B&W conversion is Nik Software Silver Efex Pro. If B&W's your thing and you want control point accuracy then I don't think you can beat it. As for your composition, I'd have cropped the right side. Personally I like the high contrast although the vignette is a little over-powering. Maybe a little too dramatic for a baby shot.
Dave
7 Black and White Photoshop Conversion Techniques

[sabrina860]

Thankyou for your critique. I agree I should crop out the right side.... and thankyou SO MUCH for that link! That whole site is awesome! I added it to my favs

[sabrina860]

Also, are his eyes in focus? Do you think his eyes are sharp enough?