#black-and-white-photography

#black-and-white-photography

Originally from Dallas and now based in New York City, I approach photography as an exercise in atmosphere, trust, and control. Trained in the discipline of film and later in fashion photography, I work with both natural and artificial light to construct images that feel cinematic and psychologically charged. Moving fluidly between studio and location, I transform spaces into environments that heighten mood and presence.

Raschka once again chronicles the lives of his own sons, only this time traversing the labyrinth of puberty and brotherhood that marks their transition to adulthood. "Tween" explores this intense period in sixty black and white photographs taken between 2020 and 2023-years that coincide with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this way, not only are the young men struggling within themselves, they are also grappling with the challenges we were all facing during those years:

Coreen Simpson carved her own path to success she never waited for anyone to hand her an opportunity. In her 1978 portrait of Toni Morrison, the author gazes directly into the camera with a striking expression that holds the viewer's eyes fixed on hers. A shadow fills the space between Morrison and the world, compelling the audience to reckon with her presence.

The 2025 Monovisions Photography Awards honored the emotional depth and timeless elegance of black-and-white photography, with 20 standout travel images that captured culture, history, and human connection across the globe. These photographs go beyond documentation, using light, shadow, and composition to tell powerful stories that resonate across borders. Stripped of color, each image reveals subtle yet profound details, inviting viewers into moments of stillness, motion, and meaning.

The 2025 reFocus Photography Awards celebrate the art of visual storytelling, with black and white photography emerging as a powerful highlight. The 33 award-winning monochrome images reveal raw emotion, striking form, and masterful composition.