Black and white is hard for me. I want there to be enough contrast, but I don't want the "white" of the photo to be too harsh. Here is a trial edit of a photo I took recently while my family was getting our Christmas tree.
I am just beginning my venture into photography. My Nikon is my new best friend, and tags along everywhere with me. My wishlist for new equipment is already a mile long. I have a love/hate relationship with Photoshop, which is gradually becoming more "love" and less "hate" as I learn more. I recently shot my first wedding, and hope to further my experience in the wonderful world of photography.