Head and Shoulders Portraits in Black and White

I'm not sure that I've seen a bad photo of Stephanie I'm sure they exist on someone's disks somewhere. A masterclass in simplicity of pose, lighting and image.

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"Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them." - George Eliot

The use of negative space in this image adds to the wonder of what is being contemplated upon, by removing the background or the other elements from this image the photographer has left us wondering.

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Too often photos featuring children don't fare very well compared to adults in these competitions (unless the competition is specifically about them). This image stands up to and knocks down its older competition

The way that the blacks have been crushed to give an atmospheric film style effect really helps.

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The sharpness and detail that have been placed upon these eyes almost verge upon an uncanny valley styled image. But this is definitely a child, and this is a fantastic photo. The eyes as bullet holes in wall of white, pulling you towards them ... and holding you there.

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The brauty of this picture I believe kies in it's innocence. A father and child photo where the sole focus of the image is placed upon the child is often lacking, relying upon yje interaction between the two to generate the emotional link, Here is a photo that keeps the image simple and clear. An excellent addition to the client and to the photograpfer's portfolio.

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