This can be both liberating and confining.īy liberating yourself of color data the focus is entirely on the subjects and composition (this is often one of the primary reasons street photography is associated with B&W). You want to keep in mind that by removing color information you are effectively left with only tonal data (and composition) to convey your intentions. There are a few things you should focus on in regards to preparing your images for a B&W conversion. In this article we are going to explore some of the most common methods for converting a color digital image into monochrome in GIMP. Black and White photography is a big topic that deserves entire books devoted to the subject.
