I spent the better part of today reflecting back upon my 2010 wedding season, flipping through my contact sheets and recalling all of the great moments that I had with my wonderful couples throughout the year.
One of the galleries that I stopped upon, was Allison & Matt’s beautiful Royal York Hotel wedding. The weather was perfect, the location incredible and the couple – simply gorgeous!
For many years, black and white photography took a back seat to the advancement of color imagery, along with the vibrancy and excitement that it brought along. Some will say that B&W was never left far behind, but it is also true that much of the art in it’s processing was lost to the “Convert to B&W” tool found in many photo editing programs.
Hand finished black and white photographs can give your moments an nostalgic feel by simply removing the distraction that color can sometimes bestow on an image. You can feel the emotion, the romance and timelessness of the subjects. The effort of dodging (brightening) elements of a photo can bring out life and energy in a subject, while a light burn (darkening) can provide a needed separation from the background, enhancing texture and balancing the tonal relationships within.
Each photograph ordered through my studio receives this loving and detailed treatment. If a picture is worth a thousand words, those words should be spoken with clarity.
For 2011, every photo that leaves the studio will be receiving a hand finishing that includes retouching, tone adjustments and more. It’s my dedication to quality service and to the art that photography is.
Below is a selection of imagery from this past season, showing how proper, subtle editing can further enhance great imagery.
