Hello to all my friends in the Black & White Community,
This is Menati here again, bringing you a collection of family portraits captured in a simple, genuine atmosphere.
The space was minimalistic but elegant: large windows in the background allowing natural light to flow in, a classic chandelier above giving a soft, warm glow, and a tasteful arrangement of black and white balloons perfectly fitting the black & white choice for these photos. Everything was purposefully simple so that what truly mattered — the family’s presence — could take center stage.
In one of the photos, the mother stood calmly behind her son seated on a chair, her hand gently resting on his shoulder as they both looked directly into the camera. Their expressions were simple, honest, exactly what I wanted to capture.
In another photo, the father sat confidently in a classic armchair with one leg over the other, while the mother leaned slightly forward next to the cake, resting her chin thoughtfully on her hand, and their son standing proudly beside her. This composition spoke volumes about the harmony and quiet confidence of this family.
One special shot showed the father and mother standing close together in the background, their foreheads gently touching, hands intertwined — while their young son stood in front, hands in his pockets, calmly looking at the camera. This moment quietly expressed the balance between parental love and the child’s grounded presence.
Throughout this session, I avoided any artificial lighting; everything relied on the natural light available, adjusting carefully to ensure soft, flattering tones on their faces. The decision to go black & white was not just aesthetic, but intentional — to focus entirely on emotions and connections without the distraction of colors.
This session was about simplicity and honesty — a real family, relaxed and natural, and my role was simply to document their closeness.
Thank you for following this honest story to the end.
Photography by @menati
Camera: Sony A7 III
Lens: 24-70 f/2.8 SIGMA ART DG DN