Opposites Attract: A Personal Art Project by Steve
This is a limited personal art project by Steve at 505 Photography. Complete the form below to apply; participants are selected by the artist.
- Selected participants receive a free consultation, a complimentary photography session, and one 8x10 fine print.
- All applicants must sign a model release; images may be used to promote 505 Photography and could appear in a local art gallery or an art book.
- Apply by completing the form — participants are chosen by the artist; submitting does not guarantee selection.
This project is curated by Steve; spaces are limited. Fill out the application form to be considered.
Selected images may be exhibited publicly or published as part of Steve's art projects.
Apply To Be Considered
Tell us why you want to participate and any details important to your look or story; we'll notify selected applicants by email.
Please upload a recent photo of the couple.
We respect your privacy. Contact details are only used to review applications and to contact selected participants; model releases are required if selected.
Opposites Attract: Steve's Personal Art Project
Steve is creating a personal art series exploring identity and contrast through portraiture. I am looking for couples and families that have vast physical differences. I want to capture those AND how strong their bond is in a portrait. I want to hear your stories. How you met. What brought you together. I want this project to speak to how we can all come together despite our differences and focus on our commonalities. I want to tell your story...
To apply, complete the form — participants are chosen by Steve and his team. After review; selected applicants will be contacted with scheduling details.
How Selection Works
Applications are reviewed for fit with the project’s artistic goals and diversity of expression. If you are chosen, you will be asked to sign a model release that permits use of images for exhibition and promotion.
Participant Benefits
Selected participants receive a free consultation, a complimentary photography session, and one 8x10 archival print. Additional prints and products are available to purchase.
Image Use & Opportunities
Images from the project may be used by 505 Photography for advertising, considered for inclusion in local gallery exhibitions, or compiled in a printed art book documenting the series. You will be notified of specific uses.
How Participation Works
1. Apply
Complete the application form to apply for the program. All applicants must sign a model release; submitted images may be used to promote 505 Photography, shown in a gallery, or published in a book.
2. Selection & Consultation
If selected, participants are notified and receive a free consultation and a complimentary photography session guided by our team.
3. Delivery
Participants will receive an 8x10 print. Final images may also be included in promotional materials, gallery exhibitions, or printed publications.
Just an Idea of what to expect
These images are ai examples of what Opposites Attract is trying to achieve. Actual examples can't be provided because we've never done this before!
Why black and white? Black and white portrait photography holds a timeless power—its simplicity is its strength. By stripping away color, it removes distractions and invites the viewer to focus on what truly matters: the subject’s expression, posture, and emotional presence.
Without the influence of color palettes or background hues, the eye is drawn to the interplay of light and shadow, the texture of skin, the glint in an eye, the subtle tension in a handhold. These tonal contrasts emphasize the emotional depth and physical uniqueness of the people in the frame.
In portraits of couples or families with opposite physical traits, black and white elevates the contrast without sensationalizing it. It lets the differences speak quietly but powerfully, while keeping the spotlight on the connection between them—the shared glance, the mirrored body language, the intimacy that transcends appearance.
Ultimately, black and white photography distills the image to its essence. It’s not just about how people look, but how they feel together. And that’s where the magic lives.
Participation is by application only — submit the form and selected participants will be chosen. Accepted participants receive a free consultation, a complimentary photography session, and an 8x10 print. Participants must sign a model release; images may be used to advertise 505 Photography or included in exhibitions or publications.
Personal Art Project for Steve — Call for Participants
This is a personal art project for Steve. I started working on black and white "relationship" style portraits about a year and had an idea to up the ante. I wanted to capture both the differences and the attraction in the same photograph. As a whole, I wanted the project to show that no matter what our differences are we can all find our commonalities, celebrate our diversity and live in harmony. To apply, please complete the inquiry form on this page. Applicants will be reviewed and selected to participate.
- Accepted participants will receive a free consultation.
- Accepted participants will receive a free photography session.
- Accepted participants will receive one 8 x 10 print of their favorite image.
- All accepted participants must sign a model release.
- Images may be used by 505 Photography for advertising and promotion and may be exhibited in galleries or published in art books.
Complete the inquiry form to apply. If selected, you will be contacted with scheduling details and next steps.
Steve's Project: Real People, Real Stories
We want your stories. We will attach these stories to your images to create an art project that celebrates diversity and inclusion. On the application form there is a place to include your story. It doesn't have to be long or well written, we can help with some of that. But, participants will be selected largely based on those stories. Our main goal, of course, is to be able to tell that story with the image. Pictures are worth 1,000 words they say. But, we want to take that a step further and pull back the veil and explain to people what they are looking at.
— Steve & 505 Photography
No experience required — everyone is welcome.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels. If selected, we'll guide you through the session so you feel comfortable and confident.
- Complete the online application form to be considered.
- Accepted participants receive: a free consultation, a free photography session, and an 8x10 print.
- Participants must sign a model release; images may be used by 505 Photography for advertising and may appear in galleries or books.
Questions about Steve's Art Project
Here’s what people usually ask about applying to Steve’s personal art project.
How do I apply to Steve's personal art project?
Complete the submission form on this page with your contact details, a short bio, and why you want to participate. Please include recent photos if available. Submissions are reviewed in the order received.
How are participants selected?
Steve reviews all submissions and selects participants based on the project's current artistic needs, thematic fit, and diversity of subjects. Selection is discretionary; selected applicants will be notified by email.
What do accepted participants receive?
Accepted participants receive a complimentary pre-shoot consultation, a free photography session with Steve, and one signed 8x10 fine-art print. Additional prints or products are available for purchase.
Do I have to sign a model release?
Yes. All accepted participants must sign a model release that permits Steve to use the images for the project and related uses. The release will be provided and explained before your session so you can ask questions.
How may my images be used?
Images from the project may be used to advertise 505 Photography and may also be exhibited or published in galleries, books, or online. If you have concerns about specific uses, note them on the form or raise them during the consultation and we will discuss reasonable accommodations.
Apply for "Opposites Attract"
Steve is accepting applicants for a personal art project. Complete the form to apply — participants are selected. Accepted participants will receive a free consultation, a complimentary photography session, and an 8x10 archival print.
Applicants must sign a model release. Images from the project may be used to advertise 505 Photography and may appear in gallery shows or books.