Color or B&W

Black and white photography has always been one of my favorite styles of photography. The absence of color leaves more to the imagination and makes pictures seem more special to me. Not every photo looks as amazing in black and white as it does in color and vice versa. 

This Video was an excellent resource when deciding if my photos should be color or not. The author discusses the pros and cons to each style as well as what to keep in mind to shoot for a specific style. 

The biggest thing that is important when deciding between black and white and color is what the lighting situation is for your photo. The author emphasizes that lighting is used for emphasis in black and white photos so it has to be exactly what you need in order to get a stunning piece. If you don’t have a subject that is emphasized by the lighting then color may be the better way to go.