TECHNIQUE

Black & white photography techniques

Enjoy the timeless sense of style that black and white photography brings. Portraits will flatter, landscapes will become more dramatic, and subjects will shine through in monochrome.

  • BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Capturing the world in monochrome

    Colour-blind photographer Chris Ward explains how to craft images that focus on the finer details.

  • BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Shooting long exposure in black and white

    Discover how Stephen McNally captures mystical long exposure photographs in black and white.

  • Black and white photography

    Black and white photography tips

    From weddings and landscapes to sports and portraits, discover how to shoot stunning black and white imagery.

  • FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

    Generational portraits

    How to shoot, compile and print a unique generational portrait of your family.

  • NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Nature in black and white

    Create stunning black and white nature images with the PowerShot G7 X Mark III.

  • FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

    11 tips for family photography

    Discover tips and tricks for shooting stunning family portraits with Canon Ambassador Helen Bartlett.

  • FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

    Family photography advice

    Discover how Canon Ambassador Helen Bartlett found her passion for family photography.

    • Recommended Products & Bundles

  • Canon EOS R10

    Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R10
    Take your next steps in photography and video with a mirrorless EOS R System camera built around an APS-C sized sensor.
    View details EOS R10
  • EOS R8

    Mirrorless Cameras

    EOS R8
    Step up to full-frame photography and video and realise your creative ambitions.
    View details EOS R8

  • Wide-Angle Prime Lens

    RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
    A compact, lightweight 24mm prime lens that is ideal for landscape photography, vlogging and interiors – plus great macro images, too.
    View details RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
  • RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

    Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

    RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
    A compact and lightweight RF 15-30mm zoom, perfect for travel including cityscapes, landscapes, architecture and vlogging on the move.
    View details RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

    • Other techniques

  • TECHNIQUE

    Basics

    Master the photo basics

  • TECHNIQUE

    Lighting

    Master the photo light anytime, anywhere

  • TECHNIQUE

    Composition

    Compose your shots like an artist

  • TECHNIQUE

    Macro

    Get in closer and uncover the hidden details

  • TECHNIQUE

    Night

    Find light in darkness

  • TECHNIQUE

    Vlogging

    Share your passions with vlogging

  • TECHNIQUE

    Time-lapse

    Bring your photos to life with a time-lapse movie

  • TECHNIQUE

    Video

    Tell your story with a movie

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