Hello to all my friends in the Black & White community, I’m Menti, and I’m back with another blog and another shoot!
Today, I’m sharing a series that might seem simple at first glance—but when you pause, look closer, and let the feeling of each frame reach you, you realize this simplicity is its own kind of art. This shoot was done on a humble motorbike, in an ordinary urban setting. But what makes these frames special isn’t the brand of the clothes, or the color filter, or the background—it’s presence. Pure and honest.
This shot sets the tone for everything that follows. A wide-angle frame showing the model seated on the bike, looking into the distance. The camera angle from below adds strength and stature to the figure. The leafy branch reaching down from above connects the earth and sky, forming a quiet unity. The look in his eyes isn’t about posing—it’s about thinking ahead. He’s not focused on the camera. He’s focused on the road ahead, on what’s to come.
We’re now drawn closer. The focus is on his upper body, his hand gripping the handle, the expression on his face. His wristwatch peeks through—time becomes part of the story. His outfit is simple: a New Balance tee and Nike pants, echoing ease and authenticity. His gaze is off-camera, reserved. And those who hold something back in their eyes… often have the deepest stories.
A side profile, eyes turned toward a light filtering through branches. The background is softly blurred. His face is calm, but thoughtful—this is a frame of reflection. A moment caught in between thoughts. You don’t need dialogue here—the silence of the photo says everything.
Here we have a classic black-and-white frame. Stripped of color, only light and shadow remain. And that forces you to really see. The model looks directly at the camera, a faint smile curling his lips. It’s not for the photographer—it’s for himself. The kind of smile that knows more than it lets on. The posture, the hands, the expression—they say: “This is me. Not more. Not less.”
This series wasn’t just a documentation of a subject. It was a conversation with someone who didn’t need to speak loudly to be heard. His silence, his stance, his simplicity—they told the story.
Sometimes I believe photography isn’t about creating drama. It’s about witnessing honesty. Letting someone just be, and honoring that with a lens.
Thank you for coming along with me again. If you connected with these frames, let me know which one spoke to your heart the most.
Till the next blog, with love…
