When you’re setting up your portrait shots, think about whether you have the subject properly lit to create a high contrast between the darkest and lightest parts of the shot.
While it’s always possible to tweak the contrast in editing to make your B&W portraits look more dramatic, using light will get you better results. When you’re setting up your portrait shots, think about whether you have the subject properly lit to create a high contrast between the darkest and lightest parts of the shot.