Snowpocalypse in the Historic Area. | Ink and Snow Black and White Photography

I decided to process all of these images in black and white because 1) I love it, 2) it does the images more justice, and 3) it's more fun!

A little back story about my husband. He's an audio guy. He can pick out tunes and replicate them on a guitar. He can hear a song and hear every single minute detail about a note. When it comes to the visual arts? He is actually red-green deficient (meaning he has trouble distinguishing between reds, greens, and browns) and just does not have the same appreciation for the minute color details in the works I love.

And that's OKAY! Because me and music? I actually have some hearing deficiencies that started when I was a kid. I had tubes put in when I was in first grade. My eardrums have so many scars on them; it probably looks like the texture of cheesecloth! Ewww, right? A sound is a sound to me. I hear it-- it either sounds good or it sounds bad. There are no minute differences. I don't have as much appreciation for music as he does. When it comes to the visual arts? Ohhhhhhhhhh is that my thing. Obviously.

Rusty isn't a photographer. I've tried teaching him and teaching him, and he's the prime example of why it's the photographer behind the camera NOT the amazing camera that makes a good image.

BUT with these images, I'm proud of what he captured. The hubbins is learnin'! And Colonial Williamsburg helped. :)

(P.S. These are rare images of my hair actually NOT being in a ponytail. Don't worry. It's not permanent. I literally had had a haircut like 30 minutes prior to these photos being taken. haha!)





























It's obvious which season is my favorite. And I like to say God was just showing off this winter. We didn't have any snow on our wedding day, and so He totally thought to knock our socks off for our anniversary!

You're welcome, Hampton Roads. ;)
- Chelsea :)

Now Presenting... Ink and Snow | Black and White Photography

Funny enough for this artist, black and white photography has always been my preferred method of drawing and photography. Color sometimes distracts from the emotion and purpose of an image. The simplicity of contrast stirs something within my heart that can only be explained "otherworldly" for me.

I mean, come on, I desperately want to be Ansel Adams' BFF! (Okay, that might be creepy seeing as he is no longer living... but you get the point.)

I know there are others out there like me, so with any session I offer, you may choose to have an Ink and Snow session at no additional cost.

It's timeless. It's stirring. It's powerful.

All you have to do is say, "Ink and Snow my session, please!" and all of your photos will be in this classic art form with not a spot of color.

With that little intro, and if you've made it this far, you're in for a treat! In honor of my reaching 300 fans on Facebook, I decided to give away an Ink and Snow mini-session.

What's a mini session?
A mini-session is a 30 minute session at any natural light location of your choosing (in Hampton Roads) that includes 2 lo-res images of your choice. I don't do these often, and when I do, they are a great "taste tester" of what Bit of Ivory is all about. A mini-session does not include any print credits or gift prints. It's what it is-- an appetizer!

The Details
* Mini-session must take place before November 13th on a mutually available date.
* This is for a mini-session and will be no longer than 30 minutes. Lateness to your session factors into your timeframe. So be mindful! Additional time will be charged the difference between a mini-session and a full session and would need to be paid before your proofing gallery information is given.
* This is an Ink and Snow session-- you will not receive any color proofs in your private gallery.
* You must post a comment on this post to enter. You must include your email address so I can contact you!
* Winner will be chosen via Random.org at giveaway's end on September 24th, 2010 at 10:00pm EST.

So do you have what it takes to go classic?

Write a comment on this post about why you love Black and White Photography! It's as easy as that!

Comments must be submitted and timestamped by giveaway's end (September 24, 2010 at 10:00pm). Don't forget to include your email address!

If you would prefer to not publicize your email, please email me at [bitofivoryphotography at gmail dot com] to tell me who you are AFTER you post your comment. :)



- Chelsea :)