black-and-white photography

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photography
noun[U]
uk
/fəˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
us
/fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fi/
the activity or job of taking photographs ...
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(Definition ofphotographyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofblack-and-white photography

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Black-and-whitephotographyis considered by some to be more subtle and interpretive, and less realistic than color photography.
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It includes all forms ofblack-and-whitephotography, which produce images containing tones of grey ranging from black to white.
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She specialises inblack-and-whitephotography.
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His trademark is candidblack-and-whitephotography.
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He has learned the terms ofblack-and-whitephotography, and although he adds color, he hasn't abandoned them, loving photography's past while trying to step into its future.
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Obviously, the investigations would include investigations of the photography and, indeed, the use ofblack-and-whitephotography.
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Forblack-and-whitephotography, grain takes a more positive role in image quality, and such comparisons are less valid.
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During this period, he developed a solid reputation for understatedblack-and-whitephotography.
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The three had been given 35mm cameras and instructed in the art ofblack-and-whitephotography.
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He was master ofblack-and-whitephotographywho looked for perfect composition and framing.
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Black-and-whitephotographyshows all those shades, and that's why we used it.
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Even after color film was readily available,black-and-whitephotographycontinued to dominate for decades, due to its lower cost and its classic photographic look.
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The film, however, achieves an almost documentary-like feel with its starkblack-and-whitephotography.
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The tones and contrast between light and dark areas defineblack-and-whitephotography.
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The film has starkblack-and-whitephotography, but its message is moving and distinct.
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