Photoshop - Discover the Secret to Creating Stunning Black and White Photos in Just 2 Steps!

In this quick Photoshop tutorial, I’ll walk you through my process for converting an image from this…

Original Image

…to this with only a 2 clicks
Final image after Processed in Photoshop

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my process for converting an image from this…

…to this with only a 2 clicks

For the best results in creating high-contrast black-and-white images or transforming day scenes into night, I’ve found that images with a solid blue background work exceptionally well. Here’s why: blue skies or backgrounds provide a clean, even surface that makes it easier to create dramatic contrasts or darken the scene naturally.

Open the image in photoshop


Add a Black and White adjustment layer



To active or to access the Adjustment layers — Click Window (top menu) — Adjustments



Apply the Infrared Preset



To achieve a striking high-contrast effect, especially when working with images that have blue backgrounds, adjusting the sliders is key. Here’s how:

  1. Locate the Blue and Cyan Sliders — In most editing software, find the colour adjustment section, where individual colour sliders are available.

  2. Boost Blue and Cyan — Increase the Blue and Cyan sliders to deepen and enhance those tones, adding intensity to the sky or other blue areas.

  3. Fine-Tune for Contrast — Adjust overall contrast and tweak shadows or highlights if needed, but let the blue and cyan adjustments drive the main effect.

Experiment with these sliders to get a bold, high-contrast look perfect for black-and-white transformations or day-to-night edits.



Final Result



Watch the video below with the step by step guide.



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