Last week we looked at a collection of stunning black and white landscape photos. This week it’s all about portraits in the same modality.
So close together by Magda Constantin on 500px
For me there is something special about a portrait done in black and white, something about it that allows the photographer to exposure the subject’s very soul itself. The simplistic nature of being monochromatic means the focus is on light, shape, tone and emotion more so than with color, in my opinion anyway.
Black and white portraits transport me to a time of the master photographers like Karsh, Hurrell and Newman. If you don’t know those names – I suggest you google them with the word “portrait” and learn from them, as they were truly some of the best in portrait photography, possibly ever.
Without further ado, enjoy this set of black and white portraits, and if you want to learn more about black and white grab a copy of the newest dPS ebook The Essential Guide to Black and White Photography at early bird pricing only until September 13th.
K. by pkfruen on 500px
Fête de la musique by Jean-Paul Verjus on 500px
Sister love by Cathy Martineau on 500px
Rain by pkfruen on 500px
Soul-division by Anthony De Faria on 500px
David Hayman, King Lear by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan on 500px
FIlm Noir: Chris Botti by Brian Smith on 500px
second wind ,,, by Mete Ba?koçak on 500px
my life… by Leila Raymond on 500px
Untitled by Lee Jeffries on 500px
shootout by David Mar Quinto on 500px
Mans Best Friend by Drew Hopper on 500px
Serge. by DrakSpirit on 500px
Symmetry of Hate by Daniele Di Egidio on 500px
Close-up portrait of a street by Mikhail Levit on 500px
A portrait of friend in a kitchen setting by Mikhail Levit on 500px
Smoking Hot by Darcy Evans on 500px
Jill by Renee Robyn on 500px
Eye & Face by Andi Halil on 500px
The breath by Claudio L'Estremo Montegriffo on 500px
mr thomas by Hegel Jorge on 500px
When the soul cries(The true story of a tough life) by Silvia S. on 500px
Danka B&W by Gabor Jonas on 500px
Sometimes there are no words… just the moment by J.J. Taylor on 500px
thoughts by Danilo Veccia on 500px
Elusive by Federico Ratano on 500px
girl's eyes by marylexa on 500px
vamos bien by Angelo Tassitano on 500px
Master Monk by Anthony Pond on 500px
In the Brick Shed by Anthony Pond on 500px
Three Prayers by Anthony Pond on 500px
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