SUMMARY
Gareth Evans provides a practical framework for determining whether a photograph benefits more from color or black and white. His approach centers on evaluating light, texture, and the role color plays in the image, demonstrating edits in Lightroom. Evans highlights how black and white can solve problems that color cannot, transforming flat images into dramatic compositions. He emphasizes shooting in RAW to keep the color versus black and white decision open during editing.
TAKEAWAYS
Deciding between color and black and white impacts an edit's thoughtfulness.
Key factors for conversion include light, texture, and color's purpose.
Black and white can enhance images by solving issues color editing cannot.
Shooting in RAW allows for flexibility in this post-processing decision.