Black & White
Studio editorial, Dallas, Texas, March 2025
The Project
A black and white studio editorial session in Dallas, Texas, March 2025. Shot with model Kalie in controlled studio conditions, this set was all about simple lighting and letting the posing shine. This studio and these (two) light setups are my go tos.
For Kalie's darker wardrobe option, we decided to brighten the background and give contrast, and for her lighter outfit we changed up the direction of the light for a similar look but different mood.
Studio sessions shot in black and white let us put all of our focus on light, form, and presence. Removing color keeps the work clean and let's us focus in on emotion and finding a flow. Less about constraints, more about intention.
Set 1 - Umbrella camera left at a 45 degree angle. Set 2 - Same spot but pointing the light straight down.