In B+W Portraits, Kelly Rae Daugherty investigates the emotional and sculptural dimensions of the human face. Her portraits are less about likeness than about the act of seeing—moments in which light, gesture, and psychological presence converge. Working within the discipline of black-and-white photography, Daugherty distills each subject to their essential form, allowing nuance, vulnerability, and quiet power to emerge without embellishment.

A woman with short hair sitting outdoors on a wooden bench, wearing a textured sweater and dark pants, with foliage in the background.
Black and white photograph of a woman with short hair, sitting against a wooden wall, wearing a long-sleeved dress and a necklace with a cross pendant.
Black and white portrait of a woman with headwrap, earrings, and a strapless dress.
Black-and-white photo of a woman with short hair, wearing a button-up shirt, and earrings.
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a vintage-style dress and a netted fascinator hat on her head, looking confidently at the camera.
A woman standing against a plain background, wearing a shiny satin shirt and jeans, with one hand in her pocket and looking at the camera.
A black and white photo of two young men, one in the foreground and the other in the background, both facing left with serious expressions.
A black and white photo of a woman in a coat with a pattern of web-like tights and high-heeled shoes, kneeling on a furry rug, against a plain background.
Black and white close-up of a woman's face with short dark hair, partially obscured by shadow, with one eye slightly closed and lips slightly parted.
A black and white photo of a man wearing a fedora hat with a ribbon, a suit, and a tie, looking slightly downward and to the camera with a serious expression.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing lipstick, a ring, and a watch, dressed in a blouse with the top buttons open.
Black and white side profile of a woman with short, curly hair, high cheekbones, and a smooth complexion, looking to the left.
A young woman with long hair, wearing a long striped shirt and dark jeans, standing with arms raised above her head, looking at the camera in a studio.
A black and white close-up portrait of a young Asian woman with straight dark hair, wearing a striped top.
A black and white photo of a woman with short hair, leaning on a table with one hand. She is wearing a white dress with lace and embroidered details on the sleeves. The setting appears to be a room with wooden paneling in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a young woman with short hair, wearing a tank top and a scarf around her neck, lying on a textured surface with a curtain in the background.
A woman with short hair and earrings sitting at a table, looking directly at the camera, wearing a leather jacket.
A black-and-white portrait of a young woman with short hair, wearing a strapless top, looking slightly to the side with a contemplative expression.