VISUAL CONTENT TUMBLR AWARDS: BEST USE OF BLACK AND WHITE // If colors are challenging because you’re got so many options and features to manipulate, working in black and white is equally difficult because the end result is always deceptively effortless. It’s a very bold creative statement, and is so much more than just implementing a gradient mask or hitting “desaturate.” Black-and-white content requires a great deal of finesse to tweak the lighting in a piece just right, but here are some people who make it look effortless!
WINNER ▶ @endversedcastiel Working in black and white doesn’t mean eliminating colors from your canvas entirely; sometimes it means being extra selective about where you incorprate small instances of color for maximum effect. Cierra’s work is incredible on that front! (view more)
RUNNER-UP ▷ @savingpeoplegiffingthings Amity is incredible with lighting. She can make any scene look stunning just by controlling the light alone, and brings a wonderful clarity to her pieces that’s difficult to imitate. (view more)
RUNNER-UP ▷ @jaemelannister Like everyone else in this post, Bri works well in both color and black and white — but she always seems to know when to make the switch to black and white to create the most evocative graphics and edits. She expertly manipulates the lighting to suit the mood she’s aiming for, and is on point every time! (view more)
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