Photo by Ansel Adams

“I recently asked a friend of mine, “Why shoot black and white?” His eyes lit up and voice softened as he responded, “Oh, it’s the beauty, simplicity, passion. Life is so cluttered, and the minimalism of black and white is so compelling—it revitalizes who I am and how I see.” And I agree! There’s something moving, poetic, and profound about a good black-and-white photograph. If you haven’t experimented with black and white or if you’re an old pro, this article will give you the skills to create stunning black-and-white images and we’ll dig into black-and-white conversion with a landscape and a commercial photograph.” Continue reading at Layers magazine to learn how to create amazing black and white photos in Lightroom.