A gradient map adds a different feel to a black and white image.

This time the map is a gradient map – allowing Photoshop to remap an image using colors of your choice.

The technique is simple, but sometimes overlooked. The method can harness the power and emotion of a black and white image, but utilize a color to help convey the message.

Graphic Design and Communications students learned the technique today, something that took minutes to learn, but has infinite applications. As we head into the next semester and photography takes the lead over daily Photoshop instruction, we’ll begin putting methods like this one to work.