LO-KEY BLACK & WHITE PORTRAITS

I have been creating portraits for more than 40 years. One of my favorite styles is classic lo-key portraiture.  For me it began during my early years, when film was king and digital was’t even a thought for a serious photographer — and studio darkrooms were the norm.

Low-key lighting has greater contrast between the dark and light areas of the image with a majority of the tones darker in nature. The background is mostly dark in tone.

Here’s some of my favorite lo-key portraits —some very recent — and some from years ago.