Adib Noh Photography

When composing and shooting black and white photos, your mindset and visual approach should shift compared to color photography. Without the influence of color, you are working with light, contrast, shape, texture, and emotion more deliberately. Here are different ways of thinking and approaches to guide you: 🧠 1. Think in Tonal Values, Not Colors    •   Train your eyes to see how colors translate to greyscale: red may become dark gray, yellow becomes light gray, etc.    •   Use monochrome preview mode on your camera (if available) to help visualize scenes in black and white. 🔲 2. Focus on Light and Shadow    •   Black and white photography is driven by light—its intensity, direction, and interplay with shadows.    •   Look for strong contrasts: backlighting, side lighting, or silhouettes. 🧭 Approach: Shoot during golden hour for soft shadows or mid-day for stark, dramatic contrasts. 🎨 3. Pay Attention t...

HOW DO I BECOME A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER? The honest truth: I still don’t know. I’ve asked myself this question countless times. The truth is, I’m not here to teach anyone how to become a better photographer — because I’m still learning myself. I don’t consider myself an expert. I’m not even sure I’ve earned the title of “accomplished amateur” yet. I’m still a student, still exploring, still struggling to find my voice through the lens. Over the years, I’ve read photography books, attended workshops, joined photowalks, and spoken with professional and seasoned photographers. I’ve taken their advice, practiced diligently, and shot well over my “first 10,000 photos”… and even crossed the 100,000 mark. So, what’s next? Looking back, I see a pattern — or rather, the lack of one. I’ve spent years capturing everything that caught my eye: street scenes, landscapes, architecture, people, details — you name it. Every monthly photowalk left me with hundreds of images… a visual rojak of genres and s...

 

My Smartphone Camera has three lenses. They are good enough for my travel and documentary  photography.Most of the photos in my books and social media were taken using my smartphones camera starting from Nokia N9 to iPhone14 ProMax. Herewith I am sharing a dozen photos taken from a variety of locations,situations and purposes. Enjoy..

This is the photo of the Mauritshuis (left) and the Binnenhof (right) in The Hague, Netherlands, taken from across the Hofvijver pond. Here are some elements and strengths of the photo, followed by tips for improvement: 📸 Description of the Photo    •   Subject: Historic buildings with Dutch architectural charm; the Mauritshuis features classicist design, while the Binnenhof displays medieval and Renaissance influences.    •   Foreground: Floating colored platforms on the water, some with birds, adding playful elements and depth.    •   Background: Clear blue sky with some clouds and tree branches hanging from the top, providing natural framing.    •   Lighting: Bright daylight; shadows are crisp and contrast is strong.    •   Composition: Balanced placement of buildings and water. The eye is drawn from the architectural details to the reflective water and floating elements. 💡 Tips to I...