Muse B&W
Can’t decide if I like the colour or b&w version. Please feel free to share your thoughts…..
Taken with a Nikon D90

Muse B&W belongs to the following groups:
Fashion and Editorial Photography, High Key, The true beauty and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best
PurePhotography
I love the b&w, and who is she :D
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much for your opinion Derek :) And by the way it is my daughter!
Ursula Rodgers
Beautiful work as always Shelly…definitely love the B&w!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I am usually more drawn to b&w when it comes to portraits, but this one is hard for me. I really do appreciate your feedback. And by the way, I am about 5 days behind in stuff on rb here but I will be getting to it all eventually just so you know ok :)
Imagematrix
Can’t go past the BW.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Sweet….thanks Glenn :)
Jerame *
How many beautiful daughters do you have?? Your family portraits must be insanely beautiful!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
I have two lovely daughters and a pretty darn cute son as well :) Family portraits are not all that great because only my daughters are good in front of the camera though! I should post one so you know what I mean! Thanks Jerame :)
Peter Evans
I had to keep flicking from one to the other Shelly but I do like them both.
I’m usually drawn to b/w in portraits but I think on this occasion your colour shot fascinates me because of the colour of her hair, eyes and the top she is wearing. A great combination.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so very much Peter. I really do value your time and appreciate your thoughts. Very kind of you to take the time to comment on some of my work :)
Francesca Rizzo
brill portrait, love them boths but B&W pops for me.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Awesome Francesca! Thank you for your opinion. Much appreciated :)
Deanna Cicchino
beautiful
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much for your comment :)
TickerGirl
I like this version too. In this one the high key is the key :)
Shelly Hiebert replied
You know me and my high key stuff…..I love it too! Thanks Monika :)
outsider
Beautiful – sublime – love the tones – those bright eyes!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Cheers outsider :) Thanks for the great comment :)
Pete Costick
Hi Shelly, Hmm, you already know I love the colour version viewed earlier, but now I can’t make up my mind if I prefer this b&w version. I think the b&w one makes for a more classic portrait, and would maybe do better in comps. The high key works well for me and the tighter crop does the trick too. Either way, both are beautifully modelled and worked images, well done my friend :).
Shelly Hiebert replied
I am in the same boat with you Pete! Good thing I have them both I guess. I asked her to pick and she couldn’t either! Thought maybe I would wake up this morning to a definite answer but it does not look that way. Either way, thank you for your thoughts. You know I always appreciate and value them Pete :)
Glenn Alderson
B&W defently works in portrait & your work is just stunning!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thanks so much Glenn….I think you just made my day! I am thrilled and flattered that you enjoy my work….thank you :)
Nathalie Chaput
Read what i wrote in my comment on your color version, remove the stuff about the color and there you have it!! AWESOME!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ahahaha Nathalie! Makes great sense. You are a doll….thanks :)
Wendi Donaldson
She’s beautiful…in B&W (my fav) or colour….and she looks just like her Mama!!! Hugs!!
Tinkerbell
Shelly Hiebert replied
Awe Tinkerbell! You are way to good to me hun. Thank you for such a very lovely comment :)
Vikram Franklin
Follow-up to the comments on the Colour one.
B&W: it’s more ‘classical’ – the contrasty look works on a number of B&Ws – I like contrast. What really works is that there is more ‘separation’ between the back-ground and her in BW version when compared to the colour one. Also the contrast brings so much focus to her eyes!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Vikram, I really appreciate your very detailed thoughts on this photo. So kind of you to take the time to pass them on to me. Thanks so very much :)
Nicolette Thain
you know me Shell, B&W all the way when it comes to portraits! love the look into the lens, makes the image!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Well you are the queen of B&W portraits that is for sure! I need to take a few notes from your book :) Thanks hun :)
micmac
I realy like both,what a beautiful natural portrait,love the framing and that fantastic candid expression,she realy is a great model.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thank you so much for your comment micmac! She really makes it all easy for me :)
Steve Chapple
I like this because of the different emphasis it puts on her eyes and ‘look’.
“If you’re photographing in color you show the color of their clothes – if you use black and white, you will show the color of their soul.” Ted Grant
Shelly Hiebert replied
I have heard that quote before Steve and I really think it is true! Thank you very kindly for your thoughts :)
HenkStolk
Great crisp shot, good composition
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Henk. That means a lot coming from you :)
Anthony Vella
Exceptional portrait of a young beauty. Very good work Shelly.
Shelly Hiebert replied
You are too kind Anthony :) Thank you very much :)
Victor Bezrukov
amazing portrait and beautiful eyes !
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks very much! I really love your portrait work so your comment is really appreciated :)
Victor Bezrukov
i love closeup portraits so it the first what i see when browsing new uploads !
thank you !!
Brian Carey
Beautiful portrait.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Brian! I am really glad you like it :)
TREVOR IRWIN
All who have seen my art will know I love portraits. this is by far eh best I have seen yet in B&W. Great character and beauty perfectly captured. Well done Shelly on a masterpiece of art.
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Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! HUGE compliment Trevor….thank you so very much :)
craig siepman
Hi Shelly….this is a ….....brilliant capture…..such a deep emotion on her face….....she features very well in front of a camera!!! stunning
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you VERY much craig! She really is amazing and natural in front of the camera. I am so glad this photo has moved you enough to leave a comment about it. I really appreciate your time :)
Rosina Lamberti
Beautiful work!!!!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you so very much Rosina….much appreciated :)
Bruce C. Meyer
She’s lovely and this is wonderful composition. Congrats.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much Bruce :)
KiimiG
beautiful shot
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much KimiG :)
Paul Wilkin
Very photogenic subject! Prefer the bw. Paul.
Shelly Hiebert replied
She is a natural in front of the camera and always more than willing to help me out. Thanks for the look and the comment Paul :)
Nick Milton
nice portrait, cant decide if shes bored , angry,or pefectly posed.
Shelly Hiebert replied
She has this look down pretty good actually. Maybe she was angry though because she had just taken a round out of her little brother! Thanks for the look and comment Nick :)
John Shortt-Smith
Lovely photo, your daughter is stunning. Black and white for me
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks very much John. Not sure if I should show her this comment or not! I appreciate you letting me know which one you prefer. I seem to change my mind daily! I really appreciate your time and your comment :)
kellyjomitchell
shelly, she is so stunning. i know i say it every time, but it never ceases to amaze me.
Shelly Hiebert replied
You can keep saying it….she loves it! I am pretty lucky with her. Always willing to let me take photos of her and she really is comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks for such a nice comment Kelly and I will be sure to show her later :)
Optimalxpozure...
amazing work Shelly
Shelly Hiebert replied
Hey Scott, thanks so much for the favourites and for checking out my portfolio. It is always rewarding to know that someone enjoys my work and it is extra special coming from a fellow Canadian :)
Alessandro Pinto
excellent portrait.. so beautiful !
Shelly Hiebert replied
Buddy! Where ya been?! Good to have a comment from you, thanks so much :)
Persimmon
beautiful b & w
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you for the visit and the comment Persimmon :)
Francesca Rizzo
Congrats Shelly for coming in Top Ten – well done – she’s beautiful
Shelly Hiebert replied
Top Ten in what? I forget to keep up with the challenges! Thank goodness for your letting me know! Thanks very much Francesca :)
Stan Wojtaszek
Congrats, Shelly – top ten in APA group “head shots”
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks so much Stan! I finally figured it out :)
Wendi Donaldson
Congratulations Mrs. Hiebert!! well done….. as always, a marvellous endeavour! :) xo
Shelly Hiebert replied
Ahhh…you are far too kind Wendi! Thank you :)
Wendi Donaldson
NEVER!!!......just truthful, my dear!! your work is exquisite! xo
Micki Ferguson
I like the B&W personally but I am a B&W person.
I do FOOTBALL pics and everyone that is worth putting in B&W I do that and believe me they buy them. B&W is in now. :)
I do love her “irish” look in the other picture.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks Micki….......27 days later! I appreciate your thoughts :)
kevinw
BW for me. Excellent portrait.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Hi Kevin! Thank you for taking the time to look and to leave your opinion. Much appreciated :)
karenuk1969
Very pretty :-)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you very much :)
Ken Thomas
Magnificent portrait!!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thank you Ken….pleased you like it :)
Ralph Olsson
Mono always for people and you have done so damn well with this….very good tones:)
Shelly Hiebert replied
Man…you have totally made my day Ralph! Thank you very kindly for your time and your comments :)
jacqleen
Beautiful Portrait….....Love her expression and again your comp is just perfect! xx
Shelly Hiebert replied
Oh Jacqleen! You are so kind :) My daughter and I really do have so much fun together and she is so easy to work with. I just wish I had more models like YOU have to work with! Thanks for the very lovely comment :)
jacqleen
OMG…..............that is your daughter??? wow..she is BEAUTIFUL….! you don’t my models if you have HER!!! xx
Shelly Hiebert replied
Haha! Yes, this is my middle daughter Abi….my oldest won’t pose for me for any amount of money which is a shame because she is very lovely as well :( But she is shy like me! This one is like her daddy and loves to be in the spot light ;) If you look at the majority of my portrait work it is of Abi. There are a few of my oldest daughter and a few of my son. Ok….....just gave you my life story there! Haha!
jacqleen
I LOVE it…...........I didn’t even know you were a mom….........YOU LOOK SO YOUNG!!! YOU have a beautiful family….treasure them…and how lucky for them to have a talented photographer as their mom to document every stage of their lives…..I’m so impressed by you…..! xx
Shelly Hiebert replied
Holy crap…..if you lived closer I would take you for drinks right now haha! What a great compliment Jacqleen! I like you the more that I talk to you hehehe ;) Yep…....three teenagers…...and trust me, I do treasure them with ALL of my heart :) Thanks hun :)
jacqleen
No…I’d be the one taking YOU out for a drink….You deserve that and more :)))
Denis Dalby
This is lovely Shelly. She looks so sweet. Nice focus on the eyes and great skin tones. B&W wins it for me.
Shelly Hiebert replied
Thanks for ALL of your great comments and your support Denis…I really do appreciate that I hope you know :) I think in the end b&w is almost always better for portrait work :)
benthebrown
The black and white is perfect and her warmth and beauty shine through. Her eyes are so stunning and so at peace here. You have captured something you can remember forever, so wonderful!
Shelly Hiebert replied
Wow! Thank you very much for such a kind break down of this portrait! I am very pleased you have seen so much in this and I really appreciate you taking the time to pass on your thoughts :)
belle2593 27 days ago
Beauitful black and white.
You have so much talent !
Shelly Hiebert replied 27 days ago
Wow! Thank you VERY much :)