Choose your subject carefully. Some subjects that look interesting in color look dull in black-and-white. Visa-Versa, black-and-white can create an unexpectedly intimate portrait or transform a simple scene into a dramatic moment. Photographs of people will look particularly good, the nostalgic atmosphere that black-and-white photographs create is especially appropriate when photographing children or events like a wedding. Beware prints on clothing, keep it simple, same with the background. ou could say that light and shadow are all there is to black-and-white photographs. That's why it's so important to use them to your advantage. Take pictures of the same scene at different times of the day and you'll see how important light and shadow are to the mood of a photograph. You can also experiment with different qualities of light. For example, take a picture of a fence on a bright day, and take another picture of the same fence on a foggy day.
It sounds obvious, but make sure whatever you are photographing doesn't rely on colour, i.e. red and green look striking, but in black-and-white is almost indistinguishable.
Precisely because of its lack of color, black-and-white photography relies greatly on shapes and lines to provide interest. A black-and-white photograph that is all straight lines can look modern and architectural, but it can also look flat. A subject that incorporates slanting lines, crooked lines, or curves generally looks interesting in black-and-white. Like shapes, textures are very important in black-and-white photography. The surface of a straw hat has more visual impact than the surface of a baseball cap. In photography, perspective is one of your best friends. It can help you tell a story, suggest relationships, and bring a boring subject to life. The black-and-white photograph of straight lines mentioned above won't look flat if you take it from an unusual angle. If you're photographing a wall of windows, stand near the bottom of the building and point your camera up. If you're taking a picture of your new puppy, stand over it with your camera, and it will look very small and sweet.
Remember, black-and-white photography is beautiful because it creates images that are so personal and meaningful. Experiment with it and have fun with it!