What Alex Webb Taught Me About Actually Seeing Color (And Why I Finally Stopped Hiding Behind Black and White)

What Alex Webb Taught Me About Actually Seeing Color (And Why I Finally Stopped Hiding Behind Black and White)

For a long time, I defaulted to black and white whenever I felt unsure. Desaturate the image, lean into contrast and shadow, and suddenly everything looked intentional. It was a crutch I didn’t even know I was holding until I started noticing how many of my color shots felt flat and almost accidental, like color was just something that happened to be there instead of something I was actually working with.

Celebrating Female Perspectives: What Makes Women-Focused Photography Powerful

Celebrating Female Perspectives: What Makes Women-Focused Photography Powerful

A Fresh Creative Direction I’ve been reflecting lately on how important it is for photography communities to actively celebrate diverse voices and perspectives. Recently, All About Photo released their 55th magazine issue with a specific creative challenge: explore the subject of women through the lens. The results offer valuable lessons for all of us working in photography today. Why Subject-Focused Challenges Matter When a publication or photography organization narrows its focus to a particular theme, something interesting happens.