Moody Black and Whites and my Mentor Wende [North Carolina Family Photography]
Posted on June 1, 2009
The purpose of a photographer’s blog is usually to promote their business but, today I am using mine to give credit to my mentor Wende Trew. Wende is a fantastic, gifted photographer and I cannot tell you how thrilled I was when she so graciously volunteered to mentor me. She is so generous with her time and talent. She not only mentors me but also quite a few other aspiring photographers. I have no idea where she finds the time and energy to do this but, I sure am happy that she does. In my opinion her signature work is the moody black and white portrait. I am crazy about her work in this area and was very lucky to have spent some time in her studio this spring giving a shot at her style which I so want to emulate. Wende provided us with a group of beautiful models that were a dream to work with. Thank you Wende for your kindness in sharing your time, energy and talent with so many of us. Thank you too for the endless inspiration that you provide. Readers you need to check out her website and if you are ever in the Raleigh, North Carolina area you should schedule a session. You will be glad that you did. http://www.atimelessimage.com
My tries at a moody black and white while at her studio.


And one I did from my own “studio”.

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These are beautiful!!! And I checked out Wende’s site it is AMAZING!!!!
Love them Laura!! Love Wende’s moody black and whites too:)
Laura, I love your moody black and whites! Looks like Wende is a great mentor.
Laura, you have clearly been taught well!! These shots are gorgeous. I love how you still managed to light the eyes on the shadow side. If ever I am in Raleigh, I will certainly be looking up Wende
These are gorgeous… I LOVE the expression – so subtle but so beautiful!
These are so beautiful, you did a great job!
Love these! You are very talented, and Wende is a wonderful photographer and mentor too.
Oh wow, I LOVE these B&Ws. They are so dramatic!!! Beautiful work.
Love those images! Wende is amazing, isn’t she?
Stop it! That last one is so great!!!! I LOVE it!!!!
Laura, these are great and love the one of your little girl. These black and whites are amazing.
oh my Laura!!! I LOVE the dark and soulful feel of all these photos – absolutely gorgeous work!!
man laura! i LOVE these!! this child is to die for, and you did SUCH a great job capturing her!
Oh my!! Laura you are soooo sweet!! I had know idea you did this!! You are sooo sweet and I love how you captured Carlee! also you own b&w at your studio of your daughter is just GORGEOUS!! Thanks again for choosing me to be your mentor!! I love every minute of it!! You are a great student also!!