What’s the Appeal of Black & White Photos?
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 revealed that the royal couple was enthusiastic about black and white photography. Instagram photos from Kensington Palace included stylish B&W shots.
We live in a very colorful world, so what is so intriguing about black and white photography?
Black and white photos have a timeless quality to them, they seem to cement a scene in time, like an engraving in stone. There’s something “forever” about them because they’re a blend of reality and mystery. Why do our brains perceive it that way?
The first newspaper to publish a photo (in B&W of course) was in 1880. From then until 1977 when color photos began to appear regularly, people associated something “newsworthy” with a black and white photo in the newspaper. Even if the current generation has lived in a colorful world since birth, they’ve studied history in school and seen the old B&W photos. We’re all wired to perceive B&W photos as important, historical and newsworthy.
Is it easy to turn color photos into B&W treasures? No, it usually requires editing and an “artist’s eye”. The photographer or photo editor has to work with light and shadowy areas, contrasts, and to figure out what kind of “look” the photo should have.
If you think you want some B&W photos in your wedding or engagement photography, take a little time before the photo session to look at existing photos and think about what you want to create with your B&W. The photographer can keep that in mind during the photo session so that post-session editing will be easier.

Photography is a curious thing…sometimes the stars align and all of the elements come together in a soft, natural elegance that you don’t see when looking at the person or scene in reality, but when the photos are done, there it is.
Ava chose a simple peasant dress in muted tones, soft makeup, un-fussy hair and bare feet for her photo session. This simple approach blended with the natural textures of tree trunk and grass, and tranquil light make all of the elements of the photo work together like a fine piece of art. It’s soothing. Why is it that some of the most exquisite things in life are the simplest?
When thinking about your engagement or wedding photography, imagine what you want, and then start scaling it back, removing elements that aren’t truly necessary so that the important ones have room to glow. Light, the first element of creation, is always important, so spend some time thinking about the time of day or evening that the photos will be taken. Keep it simple and watch what happens!

Venue Inspiration!
Northeast Ohio is full of wonderful places for engagement and wedding photography. Here's a sample our clients have chosen.
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Cleveland Sign
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The Arcade in downtown Cleveland
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Pier W
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East Fourth Street

Cleveland Museum of Art
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Heinen's of Downtown Cleveland
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Lake Erie
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Miller Nature Preserve - Lorain County Metro Parks
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Schoepfle Garden
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The Cultural Gardens
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Olmsted Falls East River Park
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Progressive Field Cleveland Indians

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
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Edgewater Park
Never forget that your wedding day is the beginning of your married life. It can be the launch pad of a long life of cherishing, supporting and loving each other with all of your being. Too many brides and even some grooms get so wrapped up in the details of the wedding that they forget or are too stressed, to shower their beloved with love on their wedding day.
Guests watch to see whether the bride and groom will gently feed the wedding cake to each other with joy, or cram it into each other’s mouths. It’s an omen! As a bride, our culture has convinced you that it’s all about you on this day. Of course it is…to a degree. It’s also about the memories of this day that you are creating for your new husband or wife.
How will he or she remember this milestone day of their lives? How you treat your beloved on your wedding day is how you will treat him or her during your marriage. Make sure the day and your actions come from the love in your heart. You’ll see that love reflected in your wedding photography too.
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We are blessed with one of the Great Lakes, our very own Lake Erie. Water + Sky + Sunset. The perfect combination for lovers. The palette of colors that Mother Nature creates on this background makes the most amazing photography! Book your sunset wedding today! It will be unforgettable.



