Black & White January Assignment

Posted on January 1, 2025   •  1 minutes  • 126 words

Month 1: Mastering Contrast

1. Week 1: High Contrast Scenes

Capture dramatic high-contrast black-and-white images by focusing on shadows and highlights. Look for harsh lighting conditions, like bright sunlight or deep shadows.

2. Week 2: Silhouettes in Nature

Shoot silhouettes during sunrise or sunset, focusing on simple, recognizable shapes against bright skies, like trees, animals, or buildings.

3. Week 3: Urban Geometry

Explore architecture and hunt for geometric patterns, leading lines, and sharp contrasts in cityscapes.

4. Week 4: Texture Exploration

Highlight textures like peeling paint, weathered wood, or rugged stone to emphasize tonal contrast, patterns, and details.

5. Week 5: Golden Hour in Monochrome

Capture scenes during golden hour and experiment with how warm light translates into gray tones, emphasizing contrast and mood.

Have fun!