Nothing is more beautiful and timeless than a really well done black and white. There are lots of photoshop plug-ins and filters available and boy do they get over-used. Usually a mediocre image can be made a bit more interesting using one of these gizmos, but nothing takes the place of a great portrait that will be cherished years from now when all the goofy effects are forgotten.
Professional photography means more than fancy equipment or strange filter effects. To be considered a real professional, the image is what counts...and nothing else. I only wish that more so-called photographers would learn about lighting and posing and not put so much emphasis into their equipment or the wacky photoshop stuff they can do to an image. I really fear for our industry because of the lack of skill sets required to claim to be a professional photographer. This once great and sometimes mysterious profession is becoming muddied in mediocrity with the age of digital. My hope is that there will be a return to greatness and the cream will rise to the top once again when the demand for real artistic talent becomes sought after.
OK that is way too much soap box for one blog...just had to get that off my chest.
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