Street photography hero - urban scene captured in dramatic black and white

Henrik Mindedal
Photography

Sample artwork

Exploring the depths of human individuality. Studies of light, shadow, and the nuances of captivating personalities.

Black and white portrait of a bald man with a beard standing with crossed arms against a dark, textured wooden wall with graffiti.
Black and white portrait of an older woman with glasses resting in a rope hammock, viewed through the hammock's netting.
Black and white portrait of a woman in a witch costume with a large hat and fake nose, holding a cigarillo.
Black and white portrait of a woman standing in a hallway, illuminated by a bright vertical light source on the right.
Black and white candid photograph of a bald man looking forward, framed by two blurred women in the foreground in a night setting.
Black and white portrait of a male artist standing with crossed arms in a studio, wearing a paint-splattered white coat, with a large canvas and art supplies in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a man wearing glasses, holding a large cigar near his mouth.
Black and white portrait of a bearded man wearing a beanie, sunglasses, and a puffer jacket, with the arm and hand of another person visible on the left edge.
Black and white photograph focusing on a navigational buoy in the water, with a blurred person in a hooded jacket in the foreground and a city skyline in the background.
Black and white portrait of a bald man with a beard standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall, with a blurred figure walking away in the background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy hair wearing sunglasses, standing against a backdrop of the sea and a rocky cliff.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair resting her cheek on her hand and looking to the side against a dark background.
Black and white photograph of a man and a young girl riding together on a horse in a cobblestone square, with other horses and riders visible in the background.
Black and white portrait of a bald man with a beard wearing a denim jacket with a shearling collar, standing in a dark urban environment with a sign reading 'Hemköp Masthugget' in the background.
Black and white street photograph of an artist sketching a portrait of a young girl posing on a ledge, with a finished drawing leaning against the wall beside her.
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a beanie, scarf, and puffer jacket standing against a textured rock wall with dappled shadows.
Black and white profile portrait of a person smoking, with dramatic backlighting highlighting the swirling smoke and their hair against a dark background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a toddler wearing a striped long-sleeved shirt, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes against a blurred background.
Black and white close-up photograph showing the reflection of a woman's eye and partial face in a small handheld mirror.
Black and white portrait of an elderly bearded man with glasses sitting at a table and looking out a window.
Black and white portrait of a male artist sitting backwards on a wooden chair in a studio, wearing a paint-splattered coat and gloves, surrounded by paints, brushes, and canvases.
Black and white portrait of a bride and groom standing close together against a dark background, looking directly at the camera, with the bride in a lace dress and the groom in a suit with a boutonniere.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with bangs and glasses resting her cheek on her hand at a table, with a camera and blurred flowers in the foreground.
Black and white portrait of a man standing in a stairwell, wearing a half-zip sweater, with strong side lighting casting a sharp shadow of his profile and a window frame onto the wall.

About my work

How can one truly capture a person? It’s a question that calls for reflection. Portraying a face may seem straightforward, but to convey a character, a personality, and fragments of a life is something else entirely. It cannot be contained in a single image, yet through small cracks in the social façade, glimpses of truth can seep through and become visible from within, frozen in a single moment. For me, the image always begins with a conversation, sometimes a long one, and with the surrounding context. The unique and the distinct can then emerge from the shadows, rising above deliberate posing.

Why black and white? When colour, so closely bound to the surface, is removed, our perception shifts and the scene takes on greater intensity. What remains is a distilled essence. Form, texture, line and contrast emerge, freed from the distraction of colour. Light and shadow become the sole instruments. When these elements align, they stir vivid emotions, at least within me. I hope you feel the same.

Leica • Fujifilm • Canon

Get in touch

Welcome to contact me. I'm available for personal portraits, editorial work, exhibitions, and print sales.

contact@henrikmindedal.com

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