Freeman M. How to Take and Develop Black and White Photographs

Sandstone Books, 1998. — 136 p.More than ever before, black-and-white film is the medium of personal expression in photography. Colour may dominate the market because of its realism, but the results in black-and-white can be controlled much more closely, and more easily. Its simplicity comes from recording everything on a single scale of tones. The refinement of a monochrome image lies in the way it forces both the photographer and the viewer of the final print to see objects and scenes more graphically - as made up of shapes, lines and tonal differences.The sophistication of equipment covers a considerable range and, even if expense is not an issue, the choices need careful thought. T h e most complex, professional cameras are not always the best - if you do not need the extra facilities and electronics for your kind of photography, these may simply be a hindrance. As a general rule, first decide on your fields of interest in photography,
and then look for the equipment that has j u s t enough features for you to get on with it.