Why black and white? | by Shreveport photographer Candace Chaney

August 19, 2024

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Since black and white and color photography serve such different purposes when it comes to preserving the moment, I always include both in the galleries I deliver for family and portrait sessions.  Color can give context, augment mood, direct focus, and enhance aesthetic appeal.  But when it comes to timelessness, black and white is king.  Because I aim to deliver images with both classic appeal and a sense of truth, I'll always include color and black and white images, but black and white will remain my favorite.  

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"I see more in black and white- I like the abstraction of it."  Mary Ellen Mark 

"When I speak to photographers about why they make black and white images, the conversation often turns to the subject of time.  Or rather, timelessness.  There is no getting away from the nostalgia and the connection to archive and history that these images have..."  Izabela Radwanska-Zhang 

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If you need someone to help you save your moments with timeless black and white images of your family or loved ones, click the book a session button at the bottom right of the page or email me!  I'm here to bring your big and small moments to light... in color AND black and white!  


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