Shoot Color for the best B&W’s

Color capture converted to B&W

With the wide variety of editing software available I never shoot in Monochromatic mode. I always prefer to shoot my originals in color and then convert them to B&W in post-processing. For the example above I wanted the red shirt darker than it would have rendered had I shot B&W in camera. This was my first conversion using my new nik Software Silver Efex Pro2 plug-in for Photoshop CS5. I have used the original Silver Efex Pro for several years and finally upgraded today. This shot was intended to be a little edgy so I left the soft box in the gear closet and went with barn doors to control where the hard light went.

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Headshots
I called Bob on very short notice for some pictures. I did not have any hard & fast rules so Bob’s direction and guidance was really appreciated. I felt really comfortable with Bob’s process; he & Julie helped to create a fun & casual atmosphere.
My pictures turned out just beautiful! Thank you, Bob. I’d recommend you to anyone.
Natalie
Creative Workshops
Bob does a excellent job of putting together creative meetup workshops from technical setups of your camera, composition, lighting, editing images, travel arrangements and accommodations. If you haven’t experienced a workshop with Bob, your missing the chance to expand your knowledge and creativity of your photography skills along with a fun time and interesting challenges and places to photograph. Dan from Swartz Creek, Michigan.
Dan C.
Family Photos
My family and I would like to thank you very much for the beautiful photos of the family. The large family picture looks wonderful in our family room. The others we will put up in due time. It was a great experience and you and Bob were extremely professional.

Thanks again!
RB