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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The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
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The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
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Blvck Paris and UNO Drop a New Card Game Design and Apparel
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Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
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Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
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Natasha Zinko Unveils the BACK 2 CAMP Capsule for Pre-Fall
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The Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipsticks Revive Golden Age Style
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TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
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BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
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iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
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The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
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IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
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The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
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Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
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