Hobbyist photographers do not consider that they have really mastered the art of photography until they are confident working in black and white. As well as being the genre of the medium that has the longest history  with great names like Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson and so on all creating their best work in monochrome  it is still closely associated with modern fine art photography, gritty reportage, sensitive portraiture and atmospheric landscape alike. In  Top Tips for B&W Digital Photography, B&W expert John Beardsworth breaks the art down into easily-understood and quickly applied tips and tricks that photographers at any level will find useful. Richly illustrated with gorgeous examples and practical work-throughs, the book covers every area of the field, including shooting tips, the zone system, different ways of converting colour RAW files, post production, and printing for exhibition and sale. With its wealth of inspiring photography and a practical, friendly approach, this title is sure to prove popular with aspiring and practicing B&W photographers alike.