Beautiful Black and White

Black and white (b&w) photography makes it almost impossible to determine when a photograph was taken.  A lack of color in a photograph often accentuates the light and shadows.  Backlit subjects and dramatic shadows are brought to our attention quickly in black and white images.  B&W photographs are like stories waiting to be told.  When we see b&w it draws us into the image because for just a moment, we aren't distracted by color. 

Pictured below is a lady looking out of the window at some unknown object or person.  Here, I took an ordinary photograph, applied a b&w filter and transformed it into extraordinary.  In this photo, the transition of shadow and light creates a softer look and feel to the photo.  Looking out of that window, her world stops and so do we.  The only thing important at that time is what's between those blinds.  She's lost in thought in a world we want to know.  The shadows in the background and the light on the edge of her face could mean a revelation or a new purpose in her life.      

Model:   Sheila Harris Jones, jeweler
Jewelry:    MisMatch Earrings n' Things

What if I told you her snake print earrings are shimmery leather with fringed ends and gold hardware?  What if I told you her lips are crimson red?  What if I told you her denim shirt is light blue with white stitching?  What if I told you her lady tie is also a shimmery leather snake print that goes with the earrings like a hand and glove?  What if I told you her natural coils are a tapered rich brownish gold hue?  What if I told you her eyeshadow has a hint of champagne and deep brown?

Inundated with color all around us, b&w photography makes us believe, just for a moment that this world can be as pure as the hint of light protruding the canvas of all black and white photographs.  Through this window, we forget the chaos and escape into a world of serenity.  We somehow, someway go back in time to a feeling we've all experienced at some point or another -- simplicity.   

Special thanks to my friend and business owner Sheila Harris Jones of MisMatch Earrings n' Things for a timeless photograph.

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Featured jewelry:  Matching leather bowtie and fringed leather earring set.

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