It’s no wonder that black and white film has been used to capture even famous faces known for their beauty like Angelina Jolie and Kate Moss; this technique is infamous for its ability to create contrast and enhance drama.
Every photographer I know will tell you that black and white portraits or fashion stories stand out and have that spell of attraction and stunning effect. This method of seduction is precisely why so many great photographers continue to capture their work in black and white—even Brad Pitt, as he captured Angelina Jolie for W Magazine last year.
Click through the black and white fashion photography, art photography and portrait photography collections below to judge the striking effect of contrast for yourself.
57 Striking Black & White Photography Series
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High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
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Naughty Popstar Editorials
Christina Aguilera Gets Dirrty in Nude Citizen K Shoot
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Charitable Nudetography
Athletic 'Champions' Drop Trou for AIDS Awareness
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Unconventional Rock Style Editorials
Kate Moss in Vogue China
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No Photoshop Editorials
‘Super Models' Go Natural For Hedi Slimane in Vogue Hommes
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Funeral Fashion Editorials
YSL Tribute by Vogue Italia
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Self-Taken Family Magazine Portraits
Brad Pitt Shoots Angelina Jolie For W Magazine
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Controversial Furniture Photography
Szymon Brodziak Merges Female Bodies With Interior Design
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Olympic Editorials
"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine
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Porcelain Doll Makeup
Cyber Mannequin Photography by Patrizio di Renzo
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Fashionable Gooftography
Red Models Strike ‘Funny Face' for Jon Malinowski
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Fake-Emotion Photography
Inez & Vinoodh Images Expose Bodies Yet Hide True Feelings
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Gothic Masquerade Editorials
Metal Magazine's Masktastic Fashion Spread
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Sleazy Chic Editorials
Vogue Japan Says ‘Lady Lust' Is the Hot Look For Summer
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Role-Playing Celebtography
Tony Duran's Naughty Fantasy Images Are Sizzling
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Cyberpunk Risque Editorials
Naomi Campbell is a Futuristic Lady
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70s Glam Rock Editorials
W Magazine Is All About 'Le Chic' For February 2009
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Post Rehab Editorials
Eva Mendes Sizzles in Interview Magazine
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Masked Adult Photography
Unusual Face-Free Erotica from Aaron Dunn
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Glittery Metallic Fashion
‘Precious Metal' in Black and White for Vogue Nippon
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Animal Feartography
Giacomo Brunelli's Pictures of Mild Animals With Wild Expressions
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Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
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Cyberpunk Humans
‘Iron Man' Photography Showcases Tyler Riggs
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Extreme Emotion Photography
Alexandra Deshorties in W Magazine's ‘Aria'
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Architectural Fashion Editorials
Human Building Blocks in Dazed & Confused
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Emotion Emanating Portraits
Olaf Wipperfurth Photography
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Black & White Goth Celebtography
Lindsay Lohan in Interview Magazine
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Film-Inspired Super Model Editorials
“Girls on Film” by Linda Evangelista
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Bunnysutra Photography
‘Spring Fling' by Michael Cogliantry Shows Naughty Rabbits
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Sibling Rivalry Photography
Matthew Lyn Captures Brawling Brothers in Fantasticsmag Editorial
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Playful Celebtography
Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore Make Funny Faces in Marie Claire
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Quirky Jewelry Lookbooks
Stark Black-and-White Photos by Patricio di Renzo
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Video Fashiontography
Nick Knight's Shoot of Lily Donaldson for Vogue
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Inauguration Editorials
Kate Beckinsale as First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in Capitol File
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Retro Diner Photography
Amy Adams is Captured by Craig McDean for W Magazine
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Quirky Circus Photography
Matt Hoyle Shows the Human Side of Circus Performers
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Middle East Fashion Photography
Istanbul by W Magazine with Lara Stone
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Bad Ass Character Photography
Anton Corbijn Captures Darker Sides of Stars
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Masked Chiaroscuro Editorials
‘Show of Masks' in Vogue Russia
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Platinum Blonde Editorials
Mary-Kate Olsen Gets Angelic for Craig McDean in Interview Mag
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Models In Chains
Latex and Corset Rich Photography by Jean Baptise Mondinos
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Ghost Eyes Dresses
Fashion Photography Meets Digital Art By Zach Gold
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Retro NY Gang Editorials
'The United State' Throws Back to West Side Story
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Geometric Fashion Editorials
Minimalist Pyramids and Cubes in Flaunt Magazine
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Female Awareness Photography
'Women Are Heroes' Photo Art Project by JR
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Elegant Tri-Color Collections
Marcel Wanders' New Line Features White, Gold and Black
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Religious Editorials
‘The Evangelist' in Prive Asia
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Composite Fashiontography
Triple Josh Beech for Giuliano Fujiwara SS'09
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Silent Movie Editorials
Laurel and Hardy Inspired Photography
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Renaissance Art Fusion
Transfiguration Blends Photography and Portraiture
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Playful Car Imagery
Mcalpine's Automotive Photography Work
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Fashionably Blurry Photography
Drew Kelly Moves Fast For David Wang
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Underwater Floatography
Angelic Forms Searching the Unknown Deep
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Emotional Celebtography
Julianne Moore is in Wonderland
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Bubble Wraptography
Model Wrapped in Plastic Packaging as Artistic Fashion Statement
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Introspective Editorials
"Our Darkness" by Eli Schmidt Reflects on Financial Crisis
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Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
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Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
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Coleyes Offers Fun Options to Transform Your Look
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Paris Saint-Germain and Blvck Paris Launch a Capsule
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BTS member Suga Stars in Valentino's Latest Campaign
Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs
The Aesthetic of Hogai’s Mirrors is Eye-Catching
High-End Photographer Camera Straps
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Leathery Black Sporty Fashion
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Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
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The Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette Has Two Unique Textures
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
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The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
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Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns
Saint Laurent and Diana Ross Tease a Partnership
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PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
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The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
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The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
Projects and Albers Join Forces on a Watch Collection
Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards
V-Flat World Introduces the New 'Shadow Boards'
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Juxtaposed Workwear Campaigns
The Aritzia Babaton Fall 2023 Collection Stars Pamela Anderson
Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns
The BMW 'Dare to be You' Campaign Stars Naomi Campbell
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Moroccan-Inspired London Townhouse
PL Studio Adorns a London Home with Bright Colors and Patterns
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Monochromatic Grey Lifestyle Sneakers
Off-White and Nike Launch a Ghost Grey Tonal AF1
Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion
Natasha Zinko Unveils the BACK 2 CAMP Capsule for Pre-Fall
Vintage Glamour Lipsticks
The Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipsticks Revive Golden Age Style
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Lightning-Capturing Camera Accessories
The MIOPS FLEX Bolt Works with a Wide Range of Cameras
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
AI-Generated Supermodel Photoshoots
Vogue Italia Uses AI to Transform Supermodel Bella Hadid
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Reimaged Striking Lingerie
Bluebella Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2023 Campaign
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Even/Odd and Kiarostami Foundation Pay Homage to Iranian Cinema
Angelic-Themed Fairy Tale Books
Chloë Sevigny Stars in Conversations with Angels by Chopova Lowena
Purpose-Driven Celebrity Fashion
Atelier Jolie is Angelina Jolie's Own Design Label
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
American Lifestyle-Inspired Fashion Collections
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The Rouge Dior Range Was Refreshed After an Extensive Lip Color Study
Seasonal Winter Makeup Collections
Chanel's New LES BEIGES Collection is Designed for Winter
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The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Neutral Tonal Spring Streetwear
Carhartt WIP Opts for Neutral Light Tones for SS24 Season
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