{"id":80202,"date":"2019-01-13T21:04:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T05:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=80202"},"modified":"2020-03-16T01:01:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T08:01:23","slug":"black-and-white-silhouette-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-and-white-silhouette-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips For Stunning Black And White Silhouette Photography On iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to capture gorgeous black and white silhouettes with your iPhone? Doing amazing black and white silhouette photography may seem technical and difficult. But it\u2019s actually quite simple! Read on to find out how to take incredible black and white silhouette images&#8211;using only your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80345 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/20949\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-4.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. Shoot Into The Light To Capture A Gorgeous Silhouette Picture<\/h2>\n<p>In silhouette photography, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/light-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proper lighting is essential<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want to create <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/silhouette-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stunning silhouettes<\/a>, you have to choose your lighting carefully.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80390 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/20974\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-49.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 49\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What light is best for black and white silhouettes?<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a simple answer: backlight.<\/p>\n<p>Backlight is the type of light you get when you shoot toward the sun. That is, your subject should be between you and the light source.<\/p>\n<p>In the photo below, the light is clearly coming from the sky behind the subject.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80380 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/20985\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-39.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 39\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In ideal situations, the light source (generally the sun) is directly behind your subject. However, it\u2019s okay if the light source exists slightly off to one side. Just make sure that your subject is lit primarily from behind.<\/p>\n<p>You also need to make sure that your photo is sufficiently dark.<\/p>\n<p>(After all, silhouettes require dramatically dark subjects.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80345 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/20949\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-4.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 4\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can do this pretty easily. When you\u2019re about to take a photo, first tap on the iPhone screen. You&#8217;ll see a yellow box (as pictured below). Then swipe downwards. This will darken the photo. And it will create a gorgeous silhouette.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80387 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21002\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-46.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 46\" width=\"560\" height=\"279\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But why is backlight so good for a black and white iPhone silhouette?<\/p>\n<p>First, backlight renders the main subject completely dark. It results in a bright background&#8211;but a very dark subject. This is what you want in a silhouette, as explained above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80342 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21021\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 1\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Second, backlight creates a lot of contrast between the subject and the background.<\/p>\n<p>(Notice the dark subject against the bright background.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80385 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21032\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-44.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 44\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contrast is great for <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/black-and-white-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black and white photos<\/a>. It makes them dramatic. In fact, when it comes to black and white, more contrast is almost always better.<\/p>\n<p>To recap: If you want gorgeous black and white silhouettes, shoot toward the light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80384 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21042\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-43.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 43\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your pictures will be much more striking.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Shoot In Late Afternoon For The Best Light<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to create jaw-dropping silhouettes?<\/p>\n<p>Then you should pay attention to the light&#8211;and make sure you shoot in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80378 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21053\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-37.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 37\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Late afternoon light is great for silhouettes. This is because the sun is low in the sky. And this makes it far easier to shoot into the sun.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, late afternoon light is rich and golden. It can even add a halo to your backlit subjects.<\/p>\n<p>But late afternoon light is also great for black and white photography. Because late afternoon light creates <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/shadows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long, dramatic shadows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the dramatic shadow in the photo below. I could never have achieved this shot without late afternoon lighting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80347 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21064\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-6.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 6\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And you can use these shadows in your black and white photography. You can use them to create interest or to lead the eye around the frame.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, try focusing on just the shadow of your subject. If you do this during midday, your subject will have hardly any shadow at all. You won&#8217;t get a good shot.<\/p>\n<p>But if you do this in late afternoon\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80373 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21074\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-32.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 32\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;your subject will have a long, dark shadow.<\/p>\n<p>And this will really draw the eye!<\/p>\n<p>So shoot in the late afternoon. Your pictures will quickly improve.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use A Human Figure As A Focal Point For Amazing Silhouette Pictures<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to create a striking silhouette, you need to choose a silhouette subject.<\/p>\n<p>That is, you need to choose the element of your photo that the viewer should focus on. You need a <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/focal-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focal point<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80379 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21084\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-38.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 38\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What makes a great black and white silhouette subject?<\/p>\n<p>A great subject is easy to recognize. And a great subject catches the eye.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I recommend that you use people as your main subject.<\/p>\n<p>People offer very clear outlines&#8211;which makes for easily discernible silhouettes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80370 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21094\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-29.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 29\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Plus, people are abundant. You can walk around town and find lots of people to shoot.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a trick: When you\u2019re shooting people, make sure that you capture them walking alone. A single person is much more compelling than a group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80374 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21104\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-33.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 33\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why is this?<\/p>\n<p>Groups of people make for messy silhouette photos&#8211;because the people tend to overlap in a chaotic way.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas individual people draw the eye. They offer the viewer something to focus on, which is exactly what you want to do in your photography.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80343 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21113\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-2.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 2\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another trick: Shoot people wearing interesting hats. Hats create unique silhouettes. And these silhouettes are far more eye-catching than those of a normal person.<\/p>\n<p>Note the interesting silhouette in the photo below. Would it be quite so powerful if the subject weren&#8217;t wearing a hat?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80360 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21122\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-19.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 19\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember: Shoot people as your black and white silhouette subjects.<\/p>\n<p>They make for powerful focal points.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Look For Streaks Of Light For The Most Original Black And White Pictures<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to create silhouette photos that rise above the rest, then here\u2019s a great trick:<\/p>\n<p>Look for streaks of light.<\/p>\n<p>And then incorporate them into your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80388 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21131\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-47.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 47\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let me explain: When the sun is setting, it drops down low. This means that it often shines through objects&#8211;for instance, tree trunks and buildings.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen this effect while out walking in the evening: a single beam of sunlight falling between two trees.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you\u2019ve seen a single streak of sunlight resting on the wall of a building.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80366 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21141\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-25.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 25\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, when you\u2019re out looking for silhouette subjects, actively look for these streaks of light.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as you find one, stop. Carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/iphone-photo-composition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">compose your image<\/a> so as to include the streak of light.<\/p>\n<p>Next, tap on the streak of light. Swipe down so as to darken the image.<\/p>\n<p>Note where I&#8217;ve tapped in the image below: On the brightest part of the shot. Then I&#8217;ve swiped down to darken the entire photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80381 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21150\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-40.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 40\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You want the whole photo to be black&#8211;except for that streak of light.<\/p>\n<p>Then wait for a person to walk through. And take their photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80362 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21161\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-21.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 21\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note: A photo like this isn\u2019t technically backlit. You\u2019re not shooting into the sun.<\/p>\n<p>However, you are shooting toward the light&#8211;the bright streak of light resting on a wall.<\/p>\n<p>And it can make for truly striking silhouette compositions!<\/p>\n\n<h2>5. Look For Shapes To Create Stunning Black And White Compositions<\/h2>\n<p>Composition is <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/design-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all about shapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you compose an image, you\u2019re simply arranging shapes. Ideally, you try to arrange them in a pleasing way.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what a gorgeous composition is: A pleasing arrangement of shapes.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true in black and white photography. After all, there are no colors to distract the viewer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80365 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21170\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-24.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 24\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So if you want to do the most gorgeous black and white silhouette photography, you need to think in terms of shapes.<\/p>\n<p>How do you do this?<\/p>\n<p>Start by observing the world around you. Look for obvious shapes. Windows and doors are some of the easiest shapes to find, as they\u2019re obvious rectangles.<\/p>\n<p>But then try to go deeper. Look at the shadows. What shape are they? Are they triangles? Squares? Lines?<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve noticed the shapes around you, it\u2019s time to arrange them in your composition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80350 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21180\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-9.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 9\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what I recommend:<\/p>\n<p>Only include a few shapes in your images. Too many shapes cause chaos.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, one or two shapes should be just fine. Try to make one of the shapes the focal point of the photo. You can do this by making sure there are no surrounding distractions.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the shapes in the photo below. Do you see the geometry? And can you see how simple the photo is? You only need a few shapes to take a great photo!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80364 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21189\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-23.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 23\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you\u2019re starting to understand how to see in shapes.<\/p>\n<p>But even if you\u2019re not, don\u2019t get discouraged. Because I have a tip that will really help you to see in shapes.<\/p>\n<p>And it will help you compose better photos&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>6. Shoot In Black And White For The Best Compositions<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to create unbelievable black and white photos, then you need to see in terms of shapes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80359 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21203\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-18.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 18\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re struggling to see shapes, then you should try photographing in black and white.<\/p>\n<p>That is, you should set the screen of your iPhone camera to display in black and white.<\/p>\n<p>This will strip all color from the scene. It will allow you to focus on the fundamental components of the image: shapes!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80357 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21214\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-16.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 16\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How do you set your iPhone to display the screen in black and white?<\/p>\n<p>You have a couple of good options.<\/p>\n<p>First, you could use a dedicated black and white camera app such as <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blackie\/id904557761?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blackie<\/a>. This allows you to take photos in black and white. That way, you can compose with the black and white composition in mind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80358 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21224\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-17.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 17\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Second, you could simply use the built-in camera app.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p>Go to your iPhone camera. Then tap on the filter icon (the three overlapping circles). This gives you access to all the built-in camera filters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80389 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21233\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-48.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 48\" width=\"560\" height=\"572\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, scroll to the end of the filter selection. Here you\u2019ll find several black and white filters. Which filter you choose isn\u2019t important.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected a filter, the camera screen will display in black and white.<\/p>\n<p>(Note: You\u2019ll need to select the filter again each time you want to start a black and white photo outing.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80356 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21245\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-15.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 15\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you start shooting in black and white, your ability to see in shapes will take off. And your photos will immediately improve.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Include Layers In Your Photos For Striking Black And White Photography<\/h2>\n<p>I have one more composition tip for you. When used correctly, it results in really stunning black and white silhouette images.<\/p>\n<p>Here it is:<\/p>\n<p>Include layers in your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80354 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21254\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-13.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 13\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do I mean by this? Simply that you should look for individual layers in a single scene. And try to compose with multiple layers.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, I love to include at least two layers in a scene. I might have a background layer (for instance, the boat in the photo below).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80352 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21260\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-11.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 11\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And then I\u2019d have a foreground layer with a silhouetted person.<\/p>\n<p>However, you have to be careful. It\u2019s not always easy to isolate layers&#8211;and you want to make sure that none of them overlap with one another. The individual layers must remain separate.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the bottom line: Layers are extremely compelling.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80351 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21270\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-10.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 10\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So include them in your black and white silhouettes for more powerful photos.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Edit To Enhance Your Black And White Silhouette Photography<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to create the best photos you possibly can?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80348 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21280\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-7.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 7\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s one last step you need to follow:<\/p>\n<p>You need to <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/how-to-edit-photos-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edit your photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80349 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21290\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-8.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 8\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to do much editing to make your black and white silhouettes pop.<\/p>\n<p>And the editing you do need to focus on is quite easy! To do this, use an <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/best-photo-editing-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">editing app<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/snapseed\/id439438619?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapseed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, open your photo in <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/snapseed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snapseed<\/a>. You can do this by pressing <strong>Open<\/strong>, and selecting your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80391 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21301\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-50.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 50\" width=\"560\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap <strong>Tools<\/strong>, then <strong>Tune Image<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80392 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21312\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-51.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 51\" width=\"560\" height=\"566\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Swipe up to access the Adjustment menu.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve shot in color, scroll down to <strong>Saturation<\/strong>, and swipe left until the image is completely desaturated. This will remove the color from your image (and turn it black and white).<\/p>\n<p>Then tap the checkmark to save the edit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80393 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21321\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-52.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 52\" width=\"560\" height=\"578\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The next step is to raise the contrast. Silhouettes require a lot of contrast!<\/p>\n<p>So swipe up to access the Adjustment menu. Scroll down to <strong>Contrast<\/strong>, and swipe right. This will add some drama and punch to your photo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80394 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21330\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-53.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 53\" width=\"560\" height=\"575\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, I like to add <a href=\"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/vignette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a bit of a vignette<\/a> to my silhouette photos.<\/p>\n<p>(A vignette is a dark circle around the edges of the frame.)<\/p>\n<p>You can do this using Snapseed\u2019s <strong>Vignette<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n<p>Tap on <strong>Tools<\/strong>, then scroll down until you find <strong>Vignette<\/strong>. Select this option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80395 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21339\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-54.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 54\" width=\"560\" height=\"578\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can experiment with different vignetting effects. You can make the vignette larger (for a more dramatic effect), or smaller (for a more subtle effect).<\/p>\n<p>No matter what you choose, the vignette will help create drama in your images.<\/p>\n<p>And the careful editing will enhance them!<\/p>\n<p>To conclude: Don\u2019t forget to edit your photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-80363 aligncenter ip-cdn\" src=\"https:\/\/images.iphonephotographyschool.com\/21348\/1120\/Black-And-White-Silhouette-Photography-22.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white silhouette photography 22\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because a little editing can make a big difference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to capture gorgeous black and white silhouettes with your iPhone? Doing amazing black and white silhouette photography may seem technical and difficult. But it\u2019s actually quite simple! 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