First time baby shots

[Bobobird]

LOL, I think the suggestions make it look pretty good when compared to the first version.

Rules update
Rule 3 = sepia toning for mono conversions.

[Goldcoastgolfer]

LOL, I think the suggestions make it look pretty good when compared to the first version.

Rules update
Rule 3 = sepia toning for mono conversions.

Haha - at least for happy kids. I go more black and white when the kids are serious or slightly unhappy.

[Bobobird]

No worries on that part - I don't normally get to shoot babies. Will remember the "angry" rule. Thanks.

One thing I did find quite annoying was the camera. Picture Style was set to Monochrome so that I could see the shading etc after the shot. But opening the RAW in ACR it went back to colour (as expected) but a straight greyscale conversion did not even come close to what the LCD was showing. I do not save to jpg but is that the only way to go?

[Goldcoastgolfer]

What do you use for Post Processing. I use Lightroom which has some additional black and white conversions. I've also added a bunch of free presents from ononesoftware. I very rarely use the standard B&W conversion in Lightroom because as you say, the standard conversion usually leaves an image flat.

[Bobobird]

I use PS5.

Had Lightroom as well but gave that away preferring the more hands on feel of PS.

Of late I really like b&w but way too much to learn to be reasonable proficient at it. Some of the stuff you guys come out with has me going WOW.

That is why the camera has been set to monochrome to enable me to study the differences between a colour vs b&w scenes. Hopefully will get there one day in the distant future...

[Goldcoastgolfer]

Probably best to see if you can get Colin's attention. I've only got PS Elements and I tend to steer clear unless i need to some layering - which is also something I stay clear of! I believe that you there are presets you can add to PS5 as well though. Using the presets and then seeing what settings they use can help you understand how to create the B&W vision you're after.

[Bobobird]

Yes I know but the best way I learn is from the ground up. I will muddle along and ask for help when hitting a plateau.

Thanks for the suggestions though, they do/will make it easier but....

[jamn4ex]

Just wanted to say thank you Bobo and Sahil for the edit lesson. I think the finish product is definitely presentable. Good job guys!

[Bobobird]

Just wanted to say thank you Bobo and Sahil for the edit lesson. I think the finish product is definitely presentable. Good job guys!

Thanks but don't forget Malcom... He helped a lot with the other pic.