David Schmid
@photoschmid.com
Swiss people and street photographer
Shallow or deep depth of field? In black and white photography, that choice changes everything. From focal length to focus point, I share how small camera decisions can add real depth and impact to your images.
#PhotographyTips #BlackAndWhitePhoto #LightAndShadow
#PhotographyTips #BlackAndWhitePhoto #LightAndShadow
The Art of Black and White Photography Depth — David Schmid Photo
Depth of field is important in black and white photography. Let’s take a closer look at photography depth and what it entails.
www.photoschmid.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Shallow or deep depth of field? In black and white photography, that choice changes everything. From focal length to focus point, I share how small camera decisions can add real depth and impact to your images.
#PhotographyTips #BlackAndWhitePhoto #LightAndShadow
#PhotographyTips #BlackAndWhitePhoto #LightAndShadow
Quietly watching, ready to attack... or to play. Who knows? 😆
Cats are magnificent in black and white, aren't they? 🐈⬛
Cats are magnificent in black and white, aren't they? 🐈⬛
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Quietly watching, ready to attack... or to play. Who knows? 😆
Cats are magnificent in black and white, aren't they? 🐈⬛
Cats are magnificent in black and white, aren't they? 🐈⬛
When you work with RAW, you can fine-tune white balance, exposure, and tonal range precisely, helping you achieve those rich blacks and silvery midtones characteristic of great black-and-white photos. 🙌
January 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
When you work with RAW, you can fine-tune white balance, exposure, and tonal range precisely, helping you achieve those rich blacks and silvery midtones characteristic of great black-and-white photos. 🙌
A quiet corner where the balcony feels more like a terrace; a pause in the day, simple yet quietly comforting. ☂️
January 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A quiet corner where the balcony feels more like a terrace; a pause in the day, simple yet quietly comforting. ☂️
The "colors" in monochrome are textures and shapes. Focus on those and let them do the talking. ✅
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 AM
The "colors" in monochrome are textures and shapes. Focus on those and let them do the talking. ✅
It's always amazing to notice the contrast between the green that's full of life and the colorless walls; capturing it in black-and-white gives it more meaning: growth versus stillness, nature versus human constructs. 🌿
January 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
It's always amazing to notice the contrast between the green that's full of life and the colorless walls; capturing it in black-and-white gives it more meaning: growth versus stillness, nature versus human constructs. 🌿
Sometimes the frame within the frame tells the story. Photography thrives on perspective, choosing what to reveal and what to let fade. 🖼️
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Sometimes the frame within the frame tells the story. Photography thrives on perspective, choosing what to reveal and what to let fade. 🖼️
Every time we click the shutter, we’re not just capturing light; we’re capturing a moment that will never exist again. The photograph becomes a memorial to that instant, a proof that it happened, and that it’s gone. 📸
January 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Every time we click the shutter, we’re not just capturing light; we’re capturing a moment that will never exist again. The photograph becomes a memorial to that instant, a proof that it happened, and that it’s gone. 📸
Depth is where black and white images come alive. Focus and distance work together to shape how a photo feels. In my latest article, I break down how to control photography depth and use it to create stronger, more intentional black and white images.
#BlackAndWhite #PhotographyDepth #PhotoTips
#BlackAndWhite #PhotographyDepth #PhotoTips
The Art of Black and White Photography Depth — David Schmid Photo
Depth of field is important in black and white photography. Let’s take a closer look at photography depth and what it entails.
www.photoschmid.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Depth is where black and white images come alive. Focus and distance work together to shape how a photo feels. In my latest article, I break down how to control photography depth and use it to create stronger, more intentional black and white images.
#BlackAndWhite #PhotographyDepth #PhotoTips
#BlackAndWhite #PhotographyDepth #PhotoTips
Seen from the side, this cross carries a sense of power - even in a photograph. Can you feel it? 🤔
January 4, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Seen from the side, this cross carries a sense of power - even in a photograph. Can you feel it? 🤔
The best camera is the one you truly know how to use. 💡📷
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The best camera is the one you truly know how to use. 💡📷
Here’s to slowing down, observing more closely, and continuing to find meaning in quiet moments, strong forms, and the spaces in between. Look at the bigger picture this year, pun intended. 😉
Happy New Year! ✨🥂
Happy New Year! ✨🥂
January 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Here’s to slowing down, observing more closely, and continuing to find meaning in quiet moments, strong forms, and the spaces in between. Look at the bigger picture this year, pun intended. 😉
Happy New Year! ✨🥂
Happy New Year! ✨🥂
Merry Christmas, everyone! I think Christmas has a way of reframing the familiar, revealing meaning in the details we often overlook. 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Merry Christmas, everyone! I think Christmas has a way of reframing the familiar, revealing meaning in the details we often overlook. 🎄
Footprints, just like photographs, represent proof of being. You were there. You explored. You left a trace, and you moved on. Images like this one, in black and white, represent impermanence. Fleeting moments can have a lasting impression, much like the moments we capture through the lens. 👣
December 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Footprints, just like photographs, represent proof of being. You were there. You explored. You left a trace, and you moved on. Images like this one, in black and white, represent impermanence. Fleeting moments can have a lasting impression, much like the moments we capture through the lens. 👣
✨ Look closer. Feel deeper. The details are where the magic lives.
December 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
✨ Look closer. Feel deeper. The details are where the magic lives.
By focusing on unexpected details and reflections, photography reveals how everyday objects can become gateways to new interpretations, encouraging us to look beyond the surface and explore the layers beneath. 📸
December 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
By focusing on unexpected details and reflections, photography reveals how everyday objects can become gateways to new interpretations, encouraging us to look beyond the surface and explore the layers beneath. 📸
Monochrome photographs and monochrome tones can turn usual scenes into stories. They make you question whether you've seen this scene before. They make you see details you haven't noticed before. 🖤🤍
December 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Monochrome photographs and monochrome tones can turn usual scenes into stories. They make you question whether you've seen this scene before. They make you see details you haven't noticed before. 🖤🤍
In a world flooded with perfectly edited photos, filters, and endless tricks of light, angles, and technology, it’s easy to forget why images matter in the first place. What really matters is how it makes you feel. 💙
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In a world flooded with perfectly edited photos, filters, and endless tricks of light, angles, and technology, it’s easy to forget why images matter in the first place. What really matters is how it makes you feel. 💙
Street photography is all about observing, waiting, and pressing the shutter at the right moment. I wrote a piece on how patience shapes timing and helps you create stronger images. Give it a read and take your next photo with intention.
#TimingInPhotography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotos
#TimingInPhotography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotos
Timing in Photography: The Role of Patience in Street Photoshoots — David Schmid Photo
Learn why timing and patience matter in street photography and how the decisive moment transforms everyday scenes into powerful images.
www.photoschmid.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Street photography is all about observing, waiting, and pressing the shutter at the right moment. I wrote a piece on how patience shapes timing and helps you create stronger images. Give it a read and take your next photo with intention.
#TimingInPhotography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotos
#TimingInPhotography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotos
Talk, listen, laugh, or just share a moment; it diminishes the awkwardness and lets that real emotion surface. A camera can capture faces, but it's the connection that captures hearts. 💡📸
December 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Talk, listen, laugh, or just share a moment; it diminishes the awkwardness and lets that real emotion surface. A camera can capture faces, but it's the connection that captures hearts. 💡📸
This image 👇 underscores the importance of patience and attentiveness when working with wildlife or candid subjects. It takes practice to make them feel comfortable. ✨
December 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This image 👇 underscores the importance of patience and attentiveness when working with wildlife or candid subjects. It takes practice to make them feel comfortable. ✨
Perfection is easy to admire, but emotion is impossible to forget. 💡📸
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Perfection is easy to admire, but emotion is impossible to forget. 💡📸
This low-angle composition accentuates the circular form of the rim against the sky, creating a dynamic visual tension between structure and open space. The upward viewpoint offers another perspective to this everyday scene. 🏀
December 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This low-angle composition accentuates the circular form of the rim against the sky, creating a dynamic visual tension between structure and open space. The upward viewpoint offers another perspective to this everyday scene. 🏀
No flowers, no buzz, no motion, just a single bee, paused on a quiet wooden surface. And yet, the image says so much. 🐝
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
No flowers, no buzz, no motion, just a single bee, paused on a quiet wooden surface. And yet, the image says so much. 🐝
In a world flooded with perfectly edited photos, filters, and endless tricks of light, angles, and technology, it’s easy to forget why images matter in the first place. What really matters is how it makes you feel. 💙
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In a world flooded with perfectly edited photos, filters, and endless tricks of light, angles, and technology, it’s easy to forget why images matter in the first place. What really matters is how it makes you feel. 💙