Fantastic Black and White Photography Posters
When we think of black and white photography we generally think of old-fashioned cameras and days gone by. However, black and white photography has never truly gone away, even with the invention of digital and color cameras. Black and white photography has an essence and feel to it that no other type of picture can possess.
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, c.1932 by Charles C. Ebbets
An American photographer who is best known for his picture Lunch Atop a Skyscraper started taking pictures at the age of eight. He began his career as a still photographer and became involved in the early years of motion pictures; even becoming an actor for a bit. He was a well-known photographer with his pictures appearing in many newspapers across the country.
Blown Away by Steigman
Steven Steigman is best known for his iconic photograph Blown Away Man, which features a man sitting in an armchair in front of a stereo, appearing to be blown away. Originally an advertising image, it's been hailed as a pop culture icon and has been used by many television shows and musicians alike in their work.
Tetons and The Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, c. 1942 by Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist who was known for his black and white images of the American West. He liked to feature Yosemite National Park and helped to develop the Zone System, a means to determine the proper exposure for the film and contrast adjustment. This poster features the Snake River in the foreground and the Teton Mountains the background.
Girl with Elephant by Gregory Colbert
Gregory Colbert is a Canadian photographer and filmmaker and is best known for his showcase Ashes and Snow housed as the Nomadic Museum. He enjoys taking pictures of nature and wildlife and finds it has a symmetry to humans and how we are dependant one another. This poster promotes his famous show, with a girl enjoying her time with a young elephant. A gorgeous black and white piece that is sure to inspire art lovers alike.