Crimson Mystique @lizannix.bsky.social Liz Ann brought such captivating presence to this session. Sometimes it's about the mood you create—dramatic red backdrop, shadows and light playing through sheer fabric, that perfect moment of mystery and confidence.

Honored to have this portrait of Habibi featured in NOIR Club of Black and White Photography's "Best of the Week" galleries. This is what drives my work—creating images that live in the shadows and highlights, where dramatic lighting reveals strength and character.

Golden Hour Glow @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social That perfect moment when light, movement, and confidence come together. Carissa brought such natural elegance to this session—sometimes the simplest setups create the most stunning results.

Gatsby Dreams @calypsoghost.bsky.social Stepping back into the 1920s with Claypso Ghost. Huge appreciation to Beauty By Brooke for the flawless makeup and styling that brought this vision to life. Film photography continues to prove why it's irreplaceable for capturing timeless moments like this.

Photographer of the Year 2025 Honored and humbled to be named 2025 Photographer of the Year by NOIR Club of Black and White Photography. This portrait of Samantha represents everything I strive for in my work

Classic Hollywood Glamour @calypsoghost.bsky.social Sometimes elegance speaks louder than anything else. Calypso brought timeless sophistication to this session

Fine Art Portrait Study The beauty of fine art photography lies in its ability to capture form, light, and emotion with artistic intention. This session with Catrina was about creating something timeless and elegant @catrinarae.bsky.social

Edge and Elegance @fauxgrin.bsky.social When dramatic lighting meets bold style. Hannah brought such fierce energy to this session—the rich burgundy hair catching the amber rim light, that confident expression, the flowing black cape creating movement and mystery..

Chiaroscuro Portrait Light and shadow in perfect balance. This portrait of Habibi showcases what I love most about dramatic black and white photography—the way a single light source can sculpt form, reveal character, and create depth.

Best of the Week Recognition Excited to share that this portrait of Lizzie Rose has been featured in The Universe of Colour Photography's "Best of the Week" galleries! @lizzierosetv.bsky.social

Photographer of the Month - The Universe of Colour Photography Thrilled to be named Photographer of the Month by The Universe of Colour Photography for this portrait of Carissa. @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social

Intensity in Black and White @calypsoghost.bsky.social Sometimes the most powerful portraits are the simplest. Pure black and white, dramatic lighting, and raw intensity. Claypso Ghost brought such captivating presence to this session.

Golden Hour Elegance @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social Thrilled to share that this portrait of Carissa has been featured in The Universe of Colour Photography's "Best of the Week" galleries! There's something magical about capturing those quiet, contemplative moments.

Shannon Some photographs hold more than just light and shadow—they hold memories, moments, and the essence of someone truly special. Her warmth, genuine smile, and beautiful spirit shone through in every frame we captured together. Gone far too soon, but never forgotten. 🤍

Crimson Confidence Channeling pure power and elegance against that stunning red backdrop. When confidence meets artistry, magic happens. ✨ One of my favorite studio sessions to date—the lighting, the set design, the energy. Model: Heather

"Stoic Strength" @xxjennfarleyxx.bsky.social Sometimes, the most powerful portraits are the quietest. A study in depth, character, and timeless grace. There’s a story held in every glance. 📸 By David Holt

“Unapologetically Herself” Lizzie Rose moves through light with fearless energy,every line, every shadow, every detail speaking to strength, individuality, and self-expression. This portrait is about owning space, embracing edge, and letting character lead the frame. @lizzierosetv.bsky.social

🖤 “Form & Light” 🖤 This bodyscape of Brown eyed Temptress is about shape, texture, and the quiet power of the human form. Light glides across skin, revealing curves and contours without distraction—stripping the image down to sensation, shadow, and presence.

Mary, In Soft Focus A quiet, expressive moment with Mary — framed by light, texture, and a sense of ease. This photograph leans into softness and subtle gesture, where expression does the work and the image breathes on its own. Sometimes it’s the gentler moments that linger the longest.

Birdie Marie A lovely moment with Birdie Marie, captured during a relaxed shoot where everything just came together easily. Great energy, great light, and one of those frames that feels effortless in the best way. @birdiemarie547.bsky.social

Catrina — In Stillness @catrinarae.bsky.social This photograph of Catrina is about presence rather than pose. A quiet moment where movement slows, breath settles, and the body is allowed to exist without direction or expectation.

Carissa, Resting Light This portrait of Carissa was made in a quiet pause, where light did most of the talking. Nothing was asked of her beyond simply being there — no performance, no push — just a moment allowed to settle. @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social

Flea, River and Becca Honoured to have this work recognised by NOIR – Club of Black & White Photography, with multiple images selected for their Best of the Week galleries. Monochrome has always been about restraint for me — light pared back to its essentials, gesture over spectacle

Hannah in the Lavender Field A quiet, unguarded moment with Hannah, surrounded by colour and stillness. This portrait was made when everything slowed — light, landscape, and presence aligning naturally. @fauxgrin.bsky.social

Shannon in Soft Light A candid moment between friends, captured while relaxing between shoots - just before she collapsed in a fit of laughter......

Between Light and Shadow @msrachellilly.bsky.social This portrait of Rachel explores contrast — light and shadow, strength and vulnerability, presence held in stillness. The focus was on sculpting light carefully, allowing form and expression to emerge without distraction.

Quiet Strength @catrinarae.bsky.social This portrait of Catrina is about balance — strength held softly, confidence without excess. Photographed in the studio, the focus was on clean lines, controlled light, and allowing the pose to settle naturally rather than be forced.

Stillness in Bloom @fauxgrin.bsky.social This portrait of Hannah is about quiet presence rather than performance. Photographed on location, I wanted the light to remain soft and intentional, allowing colour and texture to support the portrait without overwhelming it.

Release @catrinarae.bsky.social Catrina, photographed in warm, sculpted light. A moment of movement and stillness meeting in the same frame — posture, flow, and expression working together without excess. An image built around form and feeling rather than performance.

Amongst the Sunflowers River Love, photographed in black & white among the sunflowers. 🌻🖤 A moment built around contrast and calm — texture, expression, and quiet drama working together without overwhelming the frame.

Veiled Flea, photographed at Chromatik Studios. 🖤 A quiet portrait in black & white — soft layers, steady eye contact, and just enough light to let the expression do the work. Nothing forced, nothing overstated. Sometimes the strongest images come from restraint and trust in the moment. ✨

Together @birdiemarie547.bsky.social Birdie & Jeff, photographed in black & white. A portrait about connection rather than pose — two people grounded in each other, comfortable in stillness, letting presence speak louder than expression.

In Stillness @msrachellilly.bsky.social Rachel, photographed in quiet light. A study of form, posture, and presence — stripped back and unembellished, where simplicity allows strength and vulnerability to exist side by side. An image about control and calm rather than display.

Quiet Poise @calypsoghost.bsky.social Calypso Ghost, photographed in colour — restrained, deliberate, and softly lit. A portrait built around stillness rather than spectacle, where expression and tone do the work without needing to shout.

Between Light & Shadow A moment caught between what’s revealed and what’s left unsaid. Flea, framed by light and shadow, photographed in monochrome where mood and expression do the talking — no colour needed. Photographed with intention. Seen in silence. 🖤

🖤 “Shadow & Silhouette” 🖤 There’s something timeless about the way light wraps around Carissa in this moment—soft, seductive, and beautifully restrained. Black and white strips everything down to emotion, and she carries the frame with nothing but presence and poise @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social

🔥 “Center Stage” 🔥 Carissa has a way of commanding a room without saying a word—strength, attitude, and effortless presence wrapped into one perfect moment. This portrait captures her exactly as she is: bold, magnetic, and unapologetically herself. @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social

🔥 “Power in Poise” 🔥 Veronica Fox delivers a commanding presence— strength, confidence, and elegance all wrapped into one unforgettable moment. Every detail in this portrait speaks of control, allure, and unapologetic power. Photographer: David G Holt Location: Chromatik Studios 🔥🖤✨💥

🔥 “The Brown-Eyed Temptress” 🔥 A look that captivates. A presence that commands. This portrait channels sultry elegance and confidence — a beautiful moment frozen in time. 📸✨ Photographer: David G Holt Location: Chromatik Studios 💋🖤📷

🔥 “Strength in the Spotlight” 🔥 There’s an undeniable power in confidence— and Michelle brings that energy to the lens with effortless grace. The pose, the lighting, the attitude… everything comes together to create a bold and compelling moment frozen in time.

✨ “Soft Light, Strong Spirit” ✨ There’s something powerful about the quiet moments—the kind that linger just long enough to reveal who we truly are. This portrait of my friend Flea captures that softness and strength all at once… a gentle glow, a subtle smile, and a presence that fills the frame.

🌹 Flame & Grace 🌹 @lizannix.bsky.social Liz Ann stepped into the frame like a spark wrapped in serenity — all fire in her hair, all softness in her posture.There’s a beautiful tension in this moment, a hush that forms when strength lets itself be gentle. The kind of quiet that still carries heat.

✨ Veiled in Light ✨ There’s a quiet power in the in–between moments — that pause before the curtain shifts, the breath just before expression turns into emotion. Natasha brought that energy effortlessly. Soft yet commanding. Bold yet incredibly human.

✨ Quiet Power ✨ @calypsoghost.bsky.social There’s an ease in her presence — a confidence that doesn’t ask for attention, it simply holds it. Calypso Ghost brings a calm, magnetic energy to the frame, all elegance, focus, and quiet fire beneath the surface.

🌻 Shadow & Sunlight 🌻 @fauxgrin.bsky.social There’s a beautiful contrast in this moment — Hannah standing soft and still among all that bright, fearless color. A little mystery, a little fire, and a whole lot of presence in the middle of a sea of sunflowers.

🖤 Framed in Shadow 🖤 @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social Some moments aren’t meant to be loud — they’re meant to be felt. This portrait of Carissa lingers in the quiet space between shadow and light, where confidence whispers and presence speaks for itself.

✨ Whatever It Takes ✨ @freshcinnamonrolls.bsky.social There’s a certain kind of confidence that doesn’t need to be loud — it just exists, steady and undeniable. Carissa brings that energy here… a little attitude, a little edge, and a whole lot of presence against that glowing backdrop.

It is truly an honor and a privilege to call this wonderful woman my friend and to still create with her for all these years and I hope many more!! ✨️

✨ Shadows With Intent ✨ There’s a certain power in the gaze that meets the lens without hesitation. This portrait of Brittany is all mood — quiet confidence, soft edges, and the kind of depth only found when the shadows decide to speak. A digital frame shaped by light, patience, and presence.

🖤 The Weight of Light 🖤 Some portraits speak in whispers. This one breathes in the space between strength and surrender — where shadow becomes sanctuary, and the light dares to touch truth. River, veiled yet unguarded. A moment suspended in the quiet gravity of film and feeling.