The South in Black and White
Streaming Media
Document Type
Video
Publication Date
12-6-2024
Abstract
For this project, I sought to photograph parts of Oxford and Watervalley and add a black-and-white filter over them instead of enhancing the photo with typical photo editing in color. With this black-and-white theme, I aim to show a nostalgic sense of present-day pictures and look at the South in different colors. When I began editing my photos, the black-and-white filter brought a sense of timelessness and universality. Through black-and-white photography, I was able to strip away distractions of color and clarify the substance of the subjects. I enjoyed taking these photographs and the whole process of this project because this technique has allowed me to focus on light, shadow, texture, and form in photography in a way I haven’t before.
My name is Margi Troxler, and I am from Knoxville, TN. I am a senior majoring in Southern Studies with a minor in Psychology. After graduating in May 2025, I plan to pursue music business with a focus on journalism in the South.
Relational Format
image
Recommended Citation
Troxler, Margi, "The South in Black and White" (2024). Fall 2024 Showcase. 19.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/docshowcase_2024-12/19
Comments
SST 540 Photographing Place in the South (Andy Harper)
Photo (Click image to see a full-size version):
Margi Troxler