Over the last couple of years I feel like I’ve started to come into my own stylistically. For a long time my editing would vary dramatically from image to image as I played with actions and presets. When I started doing challenges and following the work of other photographers, I found a few that I really liked and started trying to develop my own style based on what appealed to me creatively.
This has led to a lot of black and white images. This image is pretty representative of where I am right now stylistically. I like black and white because it makes me think a lot about lighting and contrast and how to maximize those in my images to achieve a desired mood. Also, when I purchased a Fugifilm X100F, I fell in love with the Acros (black and white) film simulations and often preview my images with those simulations engaged.
This is my middle son in a little cubby below the stairs in our house. It was a challenge getting him to hold the lantern “just so” to achieve the right balance of light and shadow but I think the end result turned out pretty well.
