Color sometimes distracts from the meaning of a story. While color surrounds us, it begs for attention. Behind the colors exist less noticeable features that can't always compete with the narcissism of color. Usually, the brighter the colors, the happier the mood; as colors turn darker, the mood follows. By subtracting the color from a scene, the harder angles and shadows become more apparent. Beyond the color is the meaning of a story that may otherwise remain unnoticed. When color is removed, the grittier features reveal themselves and tell a different story.

Using both color and black and white photography, I am able to decide which features of a scene that I feel enhance the overall mood or the picture that I actually see. Basically, I just like to see how things look on film.

Angela Kleis' interest in photography began early and developed in high school as a photographer on the yearbook staff. She pursued another avenue in college, earning a BS, in Biology from George Mason University. After many years, a camera given as a gift helped jumpstart her passion for photography and breath new life into her art.

You can contact Angela Kleis at AKleis@gmail.com.

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