I prefer B&W images over color. B&W seems to simplify the subject, not in a lesser way but in a way that makes it more important. The values of black and white allow you to explore the natural beauty within the subject without being distracted, or even overwhelmed by color.

I call my favorite style of photography; dig-lith (pronounced: didge-lith). It's sort of a digtal version of traditional lith printing. Lith printing is a style of photographic printing done with special types of print paper and diluted developer. This process results in overexposed lights that are contrasted by deep blacks, but not to the point where detail is completely lost. Traditional lith prints are hauntingly beautiful and even surreal; they are so beautiful they're beyond description. I can, and sometimes do, look at them all day long.

To shoot my photos I use a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi with a standard EFS 18-55 mm lens, nothing fancy. I usually shoot my photos in RAW color format but I'll sometimes use JPEG. These digital "negatives" are then "developed" on the computer in a virtual darkroom. All the usual darkroom techniques can be done in the virtual darkroom, and more.

My virtual darkroom is more convieniant but not nessicarilly easier; it still takes a lot of work to produce a good photograph. And if your RAW image isn't any good there is no computer program in the world that will change it.

If you like my style of photography I am available to photograph you, your car, your motorcycle, your home, lawnchair or whatever you like, email me; erocktattoo@yahoo.com for information. Please enter PHOTOGRAPHY in the subject line. (Yahoo's  spam filter really sucks, so you might want to send at least two emails) You can purchase prints directly from me or from Long Island Photo Gallery