I have been thinking to myself lately about how I can explore more areas and improve my photography. Reading articles, seeing other people’s portfolios, and experimenting new things on my own have become my temporary routine. I learn many new things just by spending a good chunk of time redoing what I have done hundreds of times before—researching about photography. One thing that intrigued me the most from those searches is black and white photography. I have had interest in it previously, but never really dived into it. However, somehow, this time I really got struck with this excitement when I look at black and white pictures. It looks silent, but it powerful. It speaks a different language. It strikes you with the story that the object—or subject— has to tell; just the story as it is with no side ingredients. It’s minimal, but it’s massive. This is what I learn from observing the works of great photographs; it’s also perhaps why black & white photography works well with photojournalism that’s intended to tell stories.

I’m really looking forward to explore the possibilities of black & white photography in the near future. Here are some of my early experiments.

One fine lunch with her

A person is walking down the stairs on Wellington St., in front of the Parliament Hill

People put the stickers they got from the National Art Gallery on this streetlight post in front of the gallery when they leave.

What do you think? Share your opinion!

In addition to that, I will also explore more on landscape photography and photojournalism. I’m still on my quest finding my photography ilk, so it’s a fun journey to take.