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Is Black & White photography still relevant? That question has echoed through my mind more than once. And I know I’m not alone. In this week’s podcast episode, we take a slow, thoughtful walk through that very question — one that touches every artist’s soul at some point in their journey.

Is Black & White Photography Still Relevant?

As a photographer deeply rooted in feel — in mood, in soul, in the quiet stories shadows can tell — I found myself looking at my black and white film images and wondering… do these still matter in a world of algorithms and perfection?

This episode isn’t just about answers. It’s about reflection. It’s about stripping away the noise and asking yourself what your work is really saying — and who it’s saying it to.

Because photography, when done with intention, has the power to pause time. And when your images come from a place of truth, they’re never out of date. They’re eternal.

We talk about embracing imperfection, telling deeper stories, and finding new ways to share our vision — not for likes, but for connection. And most importantly, we explore why black and white photography — soulful, imperfect, and deeply human — is not only still relevant in 2025… it may just be more important than ever.

Is Black & White Photography Still Relevant?

So if you’ve ever looked at your work and quietly asked, “Is my photography relevant?” — this episode is for you.

Stop the presses! You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding!

Ghosts and the Aesthetic of the Past

By Ted Vieira in Film Photography Projects

74 pages, published 2/3/2020

There are many times when I will think to myself, “I believe I was born about 50 years too late.” Don’t get me wrong; it’s not that I don’t appreciate the times that I do live in and the things that exist today that weren’t even thought of back in the mid-twentieth century.But when it comes to music, photography, style, aesthetics and craftsmanship… man, there is something to be said for the way we used to do things. When I refer to…

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