HI-KEY CLASSIC PORTRAITS

I have been creating portraits for more than 40 years. Another one of my favorite styles is classic hi-key portraiture.  For me, hi-key portraiture suits itself well to a candid approach to portraiture — where fleeting expressions and individual gestures highlight the final image.

High key portraiture is defined as an image that contains very little in the way of shadows or dark tones. A high key portrait contains mostly very white or light-toned colors. These can be created in color or black and white.

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