We finished up our month of black and white in our Project 52 last week, focusing on high key and low key. High key and low key photography are two contrasting styles primarily distinguished by their lighting, tonal range, and mood. Whereas low key is known for its dark, dramatic shadows, dark tones, mysterious or intense mood, high key is known for its bright, minimal shadows, light tones, and positive or airy mood.

The p52 participants were able to choose whether to do high or low key. Some even decided to tackle both. Which one do you gravitate toward?

If you're looking for a creative home and want to join our project, feel free to jump in at any point. We’re focusing on the theme of storytelling for the month of March. Click here to join!

xo,
Angie Mahlke

Continuing on with our black and white theme in our Project 52, last week we focused our attention on photographing a scene. Capturing a scene in black and white photography requires a different approach than color photography. Things you want to pay extra attention to are tonal range, contrast, texture, and composition.

The p52 participants showcased a wide variety of subjects, and it was such a hit of dopamine seeing all their images. Like I mentioned last week, I'm nursing a bad case of my recurring winter rut, so the inspiration dump was a much needed salve to my creative soul. I hope it has the same effect for you! And if you're looking for a creative home and want to join our project, there's still time.

One of our many discussions this past week centered around ruts and how some of us can count on them like clockwork to show up at the same times every year. For me, I always find myself lacking inspiration in the winter months. I credit these kinds of projects to help me move through them instead of simply putting the camera away until it passes. Looking through the p52 participants' images you'll never be able to pinpoint who among us is also struggling with inspiration. They're all so incredible. See for yourself! And if you find yourself in a similar position lacking inspiration, feel free to jump into our project to get you picking up your camera regularly.

xo

Angie Mahlke

We continued with our month of black and white themes in our Project 52 last week, focusing this time on textures. Textures become so important when removing color in your images because it adds visual interest, whether it's providing a tactile element with the sense of touch, depth by differentiating various items within the frame or simply adding intrigue. I encourage you to go on a hunt for textures the next time you're exploring black and white photography.

One of our many discussions this past week centered around ruts and how some of us can count on them like clockwork to show up at the same times every year. For me, I always find myself lacking inspiration in the winter months. I credit these kinds of projects to help me move through them instead of simply putting the camera away until it passes. Looking through the p52 participants' images you'll never be able to pinpoint who among us is also struggling with inspiration. They're all so incredible. See for yourself! And if you find yourself in a similar position lacking inspiration, feel free to jump into our project to get you picking up your camera regularly.

xo

Angie Mahlke

All February in our Project 52 we are focusing on black and white photography, with each week having a specific sub-theme. Last week we tackled shadows. Experimenting with shadows is a great way to add depth and creativity with black and white photography, instantly creating visual interest with contrasting light within the frame.

See how the p52 participants used shadows. It's always such an overflowing source of inspiration looking through all their images.

There's still time to jump in the project if you're looking for a creative outlet this year.

xo

Angie Mahlke