Documentary in black and white
Gilbert Claes

Documentary in black and white

July 2018

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Although documentary photography can, and should, be done in any colour, there's a certain historic legacy surrounding black and white documentary photos. This is a medium that takes away all the distractions of colour and enables the viewer to focus in on the primary subject and its tones, textures and shapes. Monochrome shots are a great way to carry a story - so why not try it out for yourself.