Black & White Photography (52 Assignments)

Made a terrible decision buying this book, as I now feel like I need to buy them all! Fantastic hardback book that I can take out with my camera. The assignment ideas for exploring black and white photography are brilliant, great ideas, good explanations and pictures to inspire. I have had an interest in photography for a long time, and I now finally have time to learn and explore. Camera now off auto mode and learning as I go along in manual. This book provides creative ideas and has positively challenged me. Look forward to buying more.

Great books with some really good ideas.

Loads of leads ideas to try

Great photography book with plenty of assignments and hints

Brilliant book to get your creative juices flowing when you have hit a block

Brian Lloyd Duckett’s Black & White Photography (52 Assignments) is an absolute gem for photographers looking to sharpen their skills in monochrome photography. As someone who loves black-and-white photography but often struggled with creativity, this book has been a game-changer for me. The concept is simple but brilliant—52 assignments, each designed to challenge and inspire you. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, the assignments push you out of your comfort zone and encourage you to see the world in tones, contrasts, and textures rather than colors. The tasks range from exploring shadows to mastering high-key and low-key images, and they are accompanied by clear explanations and stunning visual examples. What I particularly love is how the book combines practical advice with creative inspiration. The tips on lighting, composition, and storytelling in black and white are invaluable. Duckett’s writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making even complex concepts approachable. The compact size of the book makes it perfect for carrying around, so you can reference it during photo outings. My only minor complaint is that some assignments could benefit from a bit more technical depth for advanced photographers, but overall, it’s an excellent resource. If you're serious about improving your black-and-white photography, this book will guide and inspire you. Highly recommended for photographers of all levels!

Bought this as a gift. Beautiful book, well presented and great content. Good value for money 👍

Bought for my husband and he loved it

...beginners and advanced photographers alike. Now I own 2 of the book series

Its well presented, the examples are great and the pro tips are worthwhile. To be fair though, this is not a "Oh, you've just picked up a camera for the first time and don't know how to use it yet" kind of beginners book. There's some assumed knowledge of the basics such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO and a few other things, but to be completely fair - you could still use the assignments conceptually without that knowledge - you just won't get the most out of the book. I bought this book while in a bit of a creative rut to be honest. I'd already done quite a number of the assignments, but in some cases never considered the black and white angle, so I'm doing them all over again - just different and in B&W. Totally worth the purchase.

Quando sei in cerca di ispirazione o se bloccato può essere utile questa serie di volumi per uscire dall' enpass

Just as described. Arrived in time. Love the assignments and tips. No waisting time, straight to it approach. (Wouldn't recommend for a novice photographer) Will keep me busy for the next 52 weeks. Thank you!

Fantastic book for those wanting work on their black and white photography