Black & White Is a Photography Cheat Code

Photographing in black and white is a compositional cheat code that forces you to see light, contrast, and structure instead of relying on color, ESPECIALLY when conditions aren't favorable. Let me explain why you should stop composing in color (some of the time) and how thinking in black and white first instantly improves your ability to capture a compelling image. Have a Snap & Yap topic suggestion? Submit it here: https://www.gunairy.com/snap-and-yap ⚙️ Gear in This Video Filmed w/ the Fujifilm X-H2s Photos: Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, & X-Pro 3 Be sure to subscribe! It really helps to support the channel, allowing me to spend more time making content like this. 📱 Follow along on IG: https://instagram.com/gunairy 📸 All my latest work: https://gunairy.com 🖼️ Buy my presets: https://shop.gunairy.com #photographytips #fujifilm #cameratips #streetphotography 📖 Chapters 00:27 - How Black & White Improves Composition 01:52 - Shooting Black & White Without Losing Color Data 02:47 - Jeff Tidwell & Denver Street Photography 04:02 - Can Black & White Fix Bad Lighting? (Montréal Street Photography) 05:08 - Is Black & White Better for Composition?