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Color vs. black and white - differences in portrait photography | Thomas Adorff for Tamron

Live shooting contribution as part of our photo days

Thomas Adorff

Color or black and white? This decision can decisively change the expression and mood of a portrait. In this practice-oriented workshop, Thomas Adorff shows how strongly the image effect, emotion and aesthetics are influenced by the choice between a color and monochrome look. Together we will photograph, compare and experiment creatively - for a better understanding of when color is convincing and when the black and white look shows its particular strength.

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Thomas Adorff is an absolute professional. The professional photographer knows his craft inside out and impresses with his absolute accuracy in a wide variety of subjects.

His portfolio ranges from portraits on location or in his own studio to band and concert photos to advertising photography with all its facets.

He masters natural light as well as the available ambient light and, above all, his flash. He loves the realization of creative ideas, which he guides unerringly and precisely from the concept to the refined result.

It is striking that people usually play the leading role in Thomasâ photos. And as much as Thomas enjoys having the most diverse characters in front of the camera, he also enjoys working with them behind the camera and imparts his extensive expertise in a passionate and entertaining way.

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