MICHELLE + SAM IN MONOCHROME
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
“No color will ever be brighter for me than Black & White” - Allesandro Del Piero
It’s always fascinating to explore how light, in it’s presence or it’s absence, helps shape our reaction to and memories of spaces, moments, relationships; Adam Chapin is particularly gifted at using black & white imagery in a way that yields discovery. Michelle & Sam’s gallery came back with no shortage of stunning, saturated, and colorful shots, but today’s Notebook entry is dedicated to the feeling that comes so clearly through the monochromatic moments.
From the ease of the tears to the laughter, it was an honor to host such a grounded and joyful wedding at our wedding venue in Raleigh, The Meadows. Prepare to be crying by the time you get to the first look photos, too.
PREPARE
CONNECT
WED
GATHER
CELEBRATE
SUNSET
Photography: Adam Chapin
Planner: Head over Heel Events
MUA: Adorn Beauty
Floral: Faux Real Flowers
Starting with https://ohneverifizierungcasino.com made me think about how much atmosphere shapes first impressions, which fits what Adam Chapin pulls off with black and white here. The line about tears turning into laughter during the first look is what got me, since candid emotion usually reads stronger without color competing for attention. I've noticed the same thing in my own photos, where the quiet, unposed frames end up meaning more years later than the perfectly lit colorful ones.