B&W or color?

When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes.  But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls!  ~Ted Grant


I have always loved B&W photos.  There's something about them that draws me in and makes a connection with me.  I love this quote because I think it really captures the essence of what B&W photographs are supposed to do.  Here are a few of my own B&W photographs and I really think they evoke emotion and tell a story.

at the Pagoda

I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely family this afternoon at Norfolk's Pagoda Garden.  If you haven't been there before, it needs to go on your list of places to visit in Hampton Roads.  It's tucked away in a secret spot that's quiet and serene.  The garden is also close to the water and the view at sunset is breath taking.

The Walden's had their engagement photos done at the Pagoda a few years ago and wanted to return with their daughter.  We had a great time and took lots of photos, which means lots of work for me.  I love that you can tell how much they love each other by the way they interact in front of the camera.  I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do.  Most importantly, I hope the Walden's love my work.