Digital photography gives great flexibility when it comes to black and white prints (these prints ARE NOT made on an inkjet - they are made on normal, commercial photo printer machines). The professional digital camera system I use records each image in high resolution color. As I process the wedding images afterwards, I will also create a full set of black & white images.

In fact, when your CD of wedding images arrive, you have two choices on screen: a color display and black & white display. Additionally, if you choose to buy the master digital files, you will receive each image in color, as well as a complete set of standard black & white images!

The standard black & white files represent the equivalent of shooting black & white film throughout the wedding day. It is a timeless and classic look, and many people choose to intersperse these images throughout their wedding album.

Not only that, but custom black & white images can be created on an image-by-image basis at a very reasonable cost. By adjusting the colors of the image BEFORE converting it to black & white, the conversion process can be highly selective and greatly controlled. Some images can definitely benefit from this process.

Featured at right are several examples of color, standard black & white images, along with custom black & white. As you'll notice, the standard black & white images are the equivalent of shooting high quality black & white film throughout the day. The custom black & white images make a more noticeable difference on very colorful images, but can also be used on regular shots.