What’s Your Preference?

ktsnap · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 06:36 AM

Hey guys. I took this photo at a family bbq. Just wondering how i went with this one? Is the Black and white conversion ok? is there anything else i could of done better?

kristenh · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 12:12 PM

what a sweet picture! i'm no expert at this, but i know people look for more contrast in a b and w conversion- there should be some white whites and some black blacks. yours is mostly shades of gray. why did you convert? am curious what the color version looks like.

johnske · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 02:59 PM

Looks very good to me - nothing to say b/w must always be done low key kristen, b/w can also be done high key to convey a happy/innocent look IMO. I like it

SusanH1970 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 03:36 PM

Agreed with Kristen. The conversion is definitely flat and a bit muddy (not high key - high key is when the majority of the image is is taken in tones that are greater than 18% grey).

The focus appears to be a bit off, too - hard to tell from a small image, but it looks like it fell on her elbow/skirt.

Cute pic, though! I'd love to see the color version also.

ktsnap · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2011, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the replys. Every little bit helps. so here is a copy of the colour version. i do prefer it more. i am just having trouble with the whole balck and white thing. i am doing my sisters pregnancy photos next week and want to get some really good shots. the set out will a bit different obviously with a black background and her wearing white. then i want to do her baby photos to.

SusanH1970 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-11-2011, 02:39 AM

The color version definitely lends itself to a lovely BW conversion. What software are you using? Before we can give any tips to a great conversion we need to know what your capabilities are.

ktsnap · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-2011, 04:51 AM

At the moment cs4. i have only just started only know basics, self teaching in that as well. but this b&w conversion was just done on my camera.

Irene K · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ktsnap

Thanks for the replys. Every little bit helps. so here is a copy of the colour version. i do prefer it more. i am just having trouble with the whole balck and white thing. i am doing my sisters pregnancy photos next week and want to get some really good shots. the set out will a bit different obviously with a black background and her wearing white. then i want to do her baby photos to.

this color version is stunning and the b and w doesn't do it justice. I'm not sure what to tell you to do, but i just love the color!

superduperwesman · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-2011, 06:42 AM

I'm no expert but the B&W seems flat.

Maybe boost the exposure a little, increase the blacks and the contrast?

For others with more experience, does that sound right?