Black and white pictures of a newborn in their parents’ arms always look really beautiful they isolate the babe and give some perspective to the their size and delicate features.
Harsh Sunlight Black and White
During a trip to Costa Rica last year, I was drawn to this majestic rock on a point near Playa Conchal. After the sun had risen, this jagged rock jutting out from the ocean looked absolutely majestic against the back drop of a clear blue sky. But the harsh sunlight created an extreme dynamic range of exposure, the perfect fit for some black and white pictures.
Lighting and Black and White Newborn Baby Portraits
Colour is great, but nothing beats a minimalistic black and white newborn baby portrait. No props, just the baby with a jet black background. And though not a prerequisite, a little knowledge of science is useful.
Lone Tree on the Horizon
There’s a tree in this corn field that I would drive by daily. It sits up on a slight hill and from my vantage point it looks like there is nothing else behind it.