📷 'Portrait Photography Contest' Week 25: Black and White Portraits

By now, I know I'm an easily excitable person. But I sure was stoked to see black and white portraits as this week's Portrait Contest theme. I've always admired the way a well-composed and nicely contrast-y black and white photo removes the distractions and brings all of the focus on the subject. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites from over the years!

First, I'd like to share some images created in collaboration with models.

Nathan, aspiring model in New Orleans, Louisiana. Natural light in open shade.

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Amanda, created for my client, the Star Theater in Stayton, Oregon. Lit with off-camera flash.

Miss Mandible, created for my client, the Fox Theater in Dallas, Oregon. Lit with studio strobes.

Elizabeth, created for my client, the Pix Theater in Albany, Oregon. The first one is natural light. The second one was lit with off-camera flash, both to light the subject and to create the starburst effect to emulate a projector.

Next, I'd like to share some images from real wedding and engagement clients. All of these are natural light.

Next, I'd like to share two images from a personal project. Lit with studio strobes.

And lastly, I'd like to share a few images from real client senior portrait and family sessions. These are all natural light, except the last two, which were lit with off-camera studio strobes.

As always, a big thank you to @jasonrussell for hosting this super fun contest! Thank you to @bescouted for being the guest judge! I've recently discovered the @bescouted community and think it's fantastic! Maybe I'll write a blog post about it soon. Thank you to @crimsonclad & @melodyrussell for being the sponsors! Also, of course, thank you to @akrid, @crimsonclad, @minnowsupport, and the whaleshares community!

Thanks for reading,

Dani Mouser | Dani Photography | www.danimouser.com | New Orleans, Louisiana

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