Color can bring a picture to life, but nothing maintains a classic feel more than monochromatic photography. Black and white falls into a timeless category and gives photos an authentic and dynamic element.
Black and white photos were the only option back in the day, but now a following for the once outdated photography has resurrected. We live in a world where over-stimulation of the senses occurs and sometimes it is nice to simplify and keep things original. Monochromatic photos can be taken for photo shoots, editorial pieces, personal photography or even art pieces. The result is a compilation of stunning photographs in a plethora of shades from gray to off-white.
Monochromatic photography can be masterful and bringing it back to basics is a clever and intriguing thought.
88 Monochromatic Photo Series
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Glamorous Monochromatic Fashion
Manege Couture by Karl Lagerfeld is Futuristic and Fierce
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Badass Body Art Editorials
The Glorious Bastards Papercut Magazine Editorial is Heavily Inked
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Distressed Androgynous Editorials
Aymeline Valade by Hedi Slimane for Vogue China is Dark
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Monochromatic Hobo Captures
The Photographic Portraits by Leff Jeffries are Powerful
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Passionate Noir Photography
The Fall 2012 Fault UK Feature Entices with a Sleek Aesthetic
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Darkly Demure Portraits
The Be Hold Be Still Amica Editorial is Hauntingly Sophisticated
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Beautifully Sinister Photography
Wie Es Euch Gefallt by Carsten Witte is Mysterious and Moody
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Racy Monochromatic Portraits
The Daido Moriyama Tights and Lips Exhibit is Highly Suggestive
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Inked Bearded Man Portraits
The Josh Dane by Justin Ruhl Editorial is Hipster Chic
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Sensually Sacrilegious Captures
The Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong Erotica Editorial is Sinfully Chic
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Black Ball Gown Editorials
The Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' Photoshoot is Dual Toned
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Interracial Couple Photoshoots
The REVS Magazine 'Crash' Editorial Stars Caroline Stokholm
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Ornately Monochromatic Portraits
The Bastian Thiery Attitude Magazine Editorial Exudes Elegance
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Aging Hipster Editorials
The Bedwin & The Heartbreakers I-D Magazine Fashion Story is Edgy
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Vintage Monochromatic Photoshoots
David Beckham for Esquire UK September 2012 is Dapper and Rustic
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Lavish Art-Deco Captures
The Constance Jablonski for Vogue Russia Shoot Portrays 20s Opulence
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Chromatic Motherhood Pictorials
The CR Fashion Book 'Lullaby' Editorial Captures Chic Nurturing
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Leather-Bound Menswear
The Leebo Freeman by Sebastian Troncoso Portrait Series
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Haute Houndstooth Editorials
The Szach Mat Fashion Story Mixes Clashing Patterns
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Monochromatic Poolside Editorials
The Form Photo Series Features Boss Model Reynier Shields
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Dual Gender Advertisements
The Silvian Heach F/W 2012 Campaign Stars Andrej Pejic
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Haute Kitty-Centered Photoshoots
The 'Glamour Puss' Editorial in V Magazine Stars a Cute Feline
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Superimposed Monochromatic Snapshots
Stockholm Magazine's Autumn/Winter 2012 Images Are Layered
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Regal Couture Photography
The Victoria Beckham for Elle France Editorial Shot by Karl Lagerfeld
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Frilly Monochromatic Campaigns
The Balenciaga S/S 2013 Collection is a Vision in Femininity
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Monochromatic Landmark Photography
Photographer Gabriele Croppi Refocuses Classic Architecture
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Fierce Fencing Editorials
The 'First Cut' Personae Magazine Editorial is Fashionably Tough
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Mod Monochromatic Campaigns
The Mila Kunis Miss Dior Handbag Ads Channel 60s Glamour
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Monochromatic Masculinity Portraits
The Untamed One Client Editorial is Raw and Real
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Darkly Militant Menswear
The Cellar 10 Men Photoshoot Features an All-Black Wardrobe
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Feminine Feline Fashions
The Classy Angela Lindvall Georges Rech Fall 2011 Shoot
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Edgy Gatsby Editorials
The Nikola Jovanovic Tendencias Photoshoot Embraces Excess
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Eloquent Equestrian Editorials
The 'Go West' Feature for Bon Magazine Boasts Countryside Fashion
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Ghostly All-Black Editorials
The Gallows by Alex London is a Gothic Monochromatic Series
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Monochromatic Skateboard Pictorials
Tulsa for Antidote Magazine Hits the Skating Ramp
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Monochromatic Moody Shoots
The Versace Fall 2012 Campaign is Dark and Grayscaled
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Monochromatic Widow Pictorials
Never Came by Joao Arraes is a Sad Love Story
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Ethereal Woodland Editorials
The Dark Forest Design Scene Exclusive Features Ornate Accessories
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Lonely Lace Bedroom Captures
When the Door Opens by Mario Ardi Reveals Chic Garments
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Monochromatic Modular Architecture
The Joel Tjintjelaar Photography Explores Abstract Expression
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Monochromatic 60s-Inspired Pictorials
Haruki Horikawa Shoots Retro Style with a Futuristic Flair
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Monochromatic Rooftop Captures
Justyna Uboska by Wojtek Klauze is Found Sky-High
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Otherworldly Monochromatic Photography
This Kim Høltermand Series is Elegant
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Fashion Icon Feline Spreads
The Harper's Bazaar 'Kat Daddy' Piece Shows the World of Choupette
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Demonic Stare Editorials
The La Petite Robe Noire Portrait Series Captures Edgy Embellishment
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Monochromatic Jean Captures
The Liu Jo Campaign for Fall/Winter 2012 Features Kate Moss
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Elegantly Demure Photography
The Kim Kardashian for V Magazine Editorial Stylizes Refined Reality
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Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
The Isabel Lucas Interview November Editorial is Wistful and Dreamy
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Wild Child Couple Captures
The Renan Rocha Nephew Campaign Epitomizes Rebellion
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Mirrored Melancholic Captures
The 'Touchpuppet Dervla' by Robert Gaudette Shoot is Poetic
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Monochromatic Bombshell Photoshoots
Kimberly Wyatt for Beauty Rebel is Haute and Evocative
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Rowdy Punk Princess Ads
The Zara TRF A/W 2012 Campaign Features a Carefree Cara Delevigne
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Monochromatic Mod Editorials
This Susana Jacobetty Series is Sleek and Chic
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Spliced Mysterious Womenswear
The Mes Dames A/W 2013 Collection is Monochromatic Gold
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Literally Pliable Looks
The Fraulein Magazine July 2012 Savaris Editorial Exhibits Plastic Pieces
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Wearable Art Installations
The Arts Men’s Uno China Portrait Series is Artfully Costumed
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Chic Grayscale Shoots
Joanna Kustra Photographs Marianna in This Minimalist Series
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Primped Monochrome Photography
The LAILA Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Grayscale Beauty
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Elegant Monochromatic Editorials
Lukas Katinas by Mel Bles Photoshoot Captures Fendi Spring 2013
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Faceless Gothic Portraits
The Nightingale Vulture Editorial Has an Eerie Appeal
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Monochromatic Miasma Captures
This Miro Simko Series is Haunting and Eerie
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Sculptural Deity Portraits
The Mask Sasha Marini Editorial is Artfully Dramatic
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Gothic Kaleidoscope Captures
The Rebel With a Cause Beauty Rebel Editorial Stars Daphne Guinness
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Alluring Coastal Gem Campaigns
The David Yurman Fall 2012 Ad Video Starts Gisele Bündchen
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Fiercely Flexed Captures
The Buddy by Daniel Lehenbauer Portrait Series Shows Some Skin
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Demure Monochromatic Photography
Ole Marius Fossen Captures Innocence and Beauty on a Beach
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Polished Paisan Couture
The Vogue Japan 'Once Upon a Time in Sicily' Editorial Shows Italian Style
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Gritty Gray Photography
These Bartosz Matenko Photographs are Dark
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Eerie Monochromatic Sibling Shoots
The Last Day by Rian Flynn is Tragically Beautiful
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Plastic-Clad Photoshoots
The Spellbound #1 Spring/Summer 2012 Issue Promotes Pliable Fabrics
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Smirking Model Captures
The Hannes Oberbichler by Julie Brass Portrait Series is Bold
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Monochromatic Cityscape Shorts
The ‘Luxury’ by Azealia Banks Video Shows Her Multiface
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Monochromatic Cast Shoots
Terry Richardson Captures the Boys From Girls
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Monochromatic Metropolis Shoots
Martin Stavars Evokes Urban Growth in This Series
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Retro Paparazzi Shorts (UPDATE)
The Miss Dior A/W 2012 Campaign Video Stars Mila Kunis
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Backyard Pantsuit Pictorials
I Have Been Waiting by Daniel Luxford is a Chic Monochromatic Series
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Star-Studded Fashion PSAs
The Fashion's Night Out PSA Features Jubilant Celebs
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Boldly Bearded Portraits
The Panayiotis by Hadar Editorial is Dapper and Distinguished
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Glamorous Rebel Campaigns
The Versace Fall/Winter 2012 Menswear Advertorial is Sharp
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Contrasted Menswear Portraits
The 'Allure of Dark Beauty' by Matthew Lyn Editorial is Dramatic
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Monochromatic Seaside Editorials
The Numero #133 May 2012 Anne Vyalitsyna Photoshoot is Minimalist
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Lonesome Cowgirl Editorials
The Aplace Magazine 'The Giving Tree' Photoshoot is Solitary
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Monochromatic Palatial Photoshoots
Belle de Jour by Jan Welters for Antidote Magazine is Sumptious
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Monochromatic Split Attire
Giuliano Fujiwara Launches a Vintage-Inspired Collection
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Stylized Fishing Fashion Videos
The Klara Morante 'Fisherman' Editorial is a Seaside Serenade
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