In fact, many of today’s photographers are turning to history to inspire their work; while some are channeling Renaissance painters with a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, others are playing with contrast by converting their portraits to black and white.
On social media, a quick scroll through trending hashtags like #PostMorePortraits, #Portrait_Perfection, and #AGameofPortraits confirms that the art of portraiture is alive and well in the modern age. In fact, many of today’s photographers are turning to history to inspire their work; while some are channeling Renaissance painters with a dramatic chiaroscuro effect, others are playing with contrast by converting their portraits to black and white.