Beginner How to capture a grainy portrait

[banjodeano]

I am pretty new to photography, and would like to know how to capture a grainy portrait in black and white, i turned my iso up to 8000 expecting that to do it, but it didnt seem to make any difference (scratches head)...what do i need to do?

 

[BillN_33]

Dean, you can "add noise/grain" in most PP applications and "add grain" in specialised B & W apps

 

[banjodeano]

Dean, you can "add noise" in most PP applications and "add grain" in specialised B & W apps

Thanks, i will look into that, i am using Gimp to touch my pics up, i will see if it has it, thanks a lot

 

[Morbid]

You could try DXO Filmpack too. Earlier versions can be downloaded free and they do a free trial too. It simulates film and there's a handy slider to adjust the grain too. I use this for most of my B&W conversions. I prefer the results to what PS produces (probably user error on my part).

 

[sponner]

if you search for gimp and grain there are several solutions/plug ins etc. that do what you want