Close-up black and white photo of a person with face paint resembling a skull, highlighting one eye.
Silhouette of a person standing on a balcony or ledge, framed by an arched structure, with bright light behind them creating a high-contrast black and white image.
A person in a small boat or kayak on a calm body of water, seen from a distance.
A silhouette of a person walking in an underground transit station towards a bright exit, with signs indicating North Station.
A person snowboarding on a snow-covered slope, casting a shadow on the ground. Ski lift chairs and their shadows are visible overhead.
A person on a skateboard standing on a city street surrounded by smoke or fog with buildings and a clear sky in the background.

Darren Pellegrino

Darren Pellegrino is a fine art photographer based in Boston's South End neighborhood, aka Sowa Art and Design District. His monochrome work includes street, landscape and portrait photography.

His travels have taken him to Iceland, India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Mozambique, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Throughout Europe and the United States. 

He is also the owner of the Boston based headshot studio Boston Creative Headshots serving corporate and creative clients throughout the greater Boston area and across the usa.

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dp@themonochromecollective.co

Boston, Massachusetts

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A person taking a photo with a camera, wearing a dark hoodie or jacket, in a black and white setting.
Man sitting at a worktable with sewing machine in a rustic workspace with hanging clothes and bamboo walls
A woman walking on a sidewalk with stark shadows creating high contrast in black and white.
A man in a white shirt stands in a rustic kitchen with worn walls, a single exposed light bulb, and a large round stone grinding stone on a counter.
A woman stands in shallow water at the beach, holding a long stick, with the ocean and a distant horizon in the background.
A woman in a checkered shirt and headscarf working at a fish stall, handling fish with a serious expression in a market setting.
A man in a chef's hat and apron is preparing food at a kitchen counter, with fish on the counter in front of him.
Black and white photo of a young girl smiling and peeking through a wooden window with open shutters, inside a room with shelves of canned goods.
A person snowboarding on a snowy slope, with ski lift shadows overhead casting shadows on the snow.
Five Indian men sitting on a bench in front of a closed metal shutter, with some holding musical instruments.
A black and white photo of a small church with a tall steeple, situated on a grassy landscape at the base of a large mountain.
A black and white photo of a narrow, tunnel-like hallway with arched openings on either side. A blurry silhouette of a person stands at the end of the hallway.
An elderly man with long, unkempt hair and a beard, smoking a cigarette, wrapped in a textured blanket or shawl.
A person in a conical hat wading in water, holding a broom in one hand and a net and container in the other, likely engaged in fishing or gathering aquatic resources.
Two pigeons are interacting with a vintage-style street lamp against a plain sky, one pigeon perched on the lamp and the other flying above.
A woman crouched by a pond, washing items, with a basket nearby, surrounded by water lilies and a makeshift wooden dock.
Black and white photo of the Taj Mahal, a large marble mausoleum in India, with intricate carvings and arches.
A person standing in front of an old, large, arched doorway with a wooden door, holding a stack of books, and head covered with a cloth, in front of a stone building.
A person wearing a conical hat and face mask riding a bicycle with a basket on a street in front of a two-story building with shutters and a sign that reads "Mỹ Thạnh".
Silhouette of a person standing behind an ornamental, geometric-patterned window with star-shaped openings, creating a pattern of light and shadow.
Interior view of a modern building with large glass windows overlooking a marina with boats, and a residential building in the background, black and white photograph.
A man sits on a bicycle in front of an aged stone wall with decorative carvings in black and white. The man has dark skin, wears a dark jacket, light pants, and a polka-dot scarf, and appears to be looking pensively into the distance.
An elderly person wearing a wide-brimmed hat walking through a street market pushing a cart loaded with stuffed animals and merchandise in black and white.
A person skateboarding at a skate park under an overpass bridge in black and white.
Black and white photograph of a waterfall flowing between rocky cliffs.
A person walking on a sidewalk during rain, holding an umbrella, with trees and a streetlamp nearby.
A hot air balloon flying in the sky.
A person walking along the beach carrying a surfboard, with the ocean and waves in the background in black and white.
A person practicing their tennis serve on an outdoor court in the sunlight, with contrasting shadowed areas.
A man walking on crosswalk near the ocean with a clock tower labeled 'Revere Beach' in the background in black and white.
View through a train window showing a sailboat on the water with clouds in the sky, empty train seats in the foreground.
A black and white photo of a person walking between two modern buildings with high walls, cast shadows create stripes on the ground, and a person sitting against the wall on the right side.
Empty football stadium with a few kids running on the field, American flag flying above.
A photograph of the full moon in a dark night sky.
Black and white photograph of the Taj Mahal seen through a large archway, with three people sitting on the ground in the foreground.
Black and white interior of a modern building, showing a staircase with metal railings, that leads up to a glass ceiling with metal framework. A person stands at the top of the stairs, silhouetted against the light.
A person walking up a staircase inside a modern building with a glass and steel roof structure.
A person fishing in a small boat on a calm lake with dense fog and dark clouds overhead. Forested shoreline visible in the background.
Two men sitting on a ledge against a plain wall; one is grooming the other.
Silhouette of a woman walking through a doorway with bright light behind her, creating a high-contrast black and white image.
A man dressed in a suit and tie, wearing a hat, walking alone on a city sidewalk in daylight, with a dark building in the background.
Black and white photo of a mountain lake surrounded by dense forest and steep mountain cliffs.
Black and white photo of a tall building with antenna on top, surrounded by fog or clouds.
A black and white photo of a mountain with snow at its peak, fog over a body of water, and two people in a boat on the water.
A person walking along a curved railing inside a modern building with a large, geometric glass ceiling and minimalist interior design.
A person walking on an indoor staircase in a modern building, black and white photo.
A solitary person standing on a dark street illuminated by a bright streetlight overhead, with their back to the camera.
A person with white hair standing on a city sidewalk in sunlight, casting a long shadow, with tall buildings and a streetlamp in the background in an urban scene.
A person walking in an outdoor area framed by vertical metal bars, with modern architectural elements in the background, all in black and white.
Silhouette of a person standing at the top of a staircase between two modern buildings, captured in black and white.
A person snowboarding on a snowy slope surrounded by snow-covered trees and a foggy sky.
People walking through a glass revolving door at an airport or modern building interior.
A person walking in a shadowed urban alleyway with tall buildings on either side, casting long shadows on the ground in black and white.
Black and white photo of a city skyline viewed from an airplane window, featuring tall buildings and a partly cloudy sky.
A silhouette of a leafless tree against a cloudy sky with a smaller tree in the background.
An aerial view of a person rowing a kayak or small boat on a body of water, creating ripples and circular waves behind them.
Three elephants walking in a dry landscape with scattered trees in the background, under a clear sky.
A black and white photo of a leopard resting on a tree branch
A lighthouse standing in rough sea waves during foggy weather.
A black and white photo of a busy highway with two lanes in each direction, separated by a concrete barrier, and visible moving vehicles. There are trees lining both sides of the road, and a tall building can be seen in the distance.
Black and white photograph of six weathered wooden posts sticking out of calm water in a minimalist seascape.
Black and white photo of layered mountain ranges with varying levels of fog and mist
Interior view of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, featuring high arched ceilings, large windows, and a central clock surrounded by kiosk, with people walking inside in black-and-white.
An aerial black-and-white photo showing two people on a large, open, circular-tiled floor with visible circles. One person is lying down or sitting, while the other is standing and wearing a mask.
Modern architectural building with curved white ribbed structure and tall windows, with a person sitting on the sidewalk.
A close-up black-and-white portrait of an older man with a smiling expression, showing missing teeth, wearing a plaid shirt.
A person walking on a sidewalk next to a concrete wall with circular lighting fixtures, casting their shadow on the wall in a city setting.
Black and white photo of an urban scene with modern architectural buildings, two silhouettes of people walking between curved walls, and a partly cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a modern art museum's spiral interior with three people walking along the winding ramps.
A person wearing a mask and carrying a bag walks inside a modern building with large glass windows, creating a long shadow on the tiled floor near bright sunlight.
Two giraffes standing apart on a grassy plain with a mostly white, foggy sky in the background.
Close-up of a zebra with a focus on its face and ears, black and white striped pattern.
Silhouette of a person walking up a staircase in a modern, curved building with large windows, backlit by natural light.
A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a jacket sitting on a sidewalk, facing a reflective building. Smoke is emanating from the person's hand, swirling in the air.
Silhouette of a person standing in a doorway, viewed from inside a dark room with a tiled floor.
Black and white photo of a modern spiral staircase viewed from above.
A silhouette of a person walking down stairs towards an exit with a sign overhead indicating directions to Main Street and Third Street, in a modern, enclosed staircase area.
A black and white photo of a train station platform with a train on the left and a person standing near it. The platform is illuminated by linear overhead lights.
An urban scene captured from a high vantage point shows a sidewalk with two pedestrians, one walking and the other standing near an advertising display, with a reflective glass surface creating a mirrored effect of the street below.
A silhouette of a person walking past large marble-patterned glass panels in a modern, dark indoor space with overhead lighting.
Interior view of a modern, spacious train station with high, curved, white architectural walls and ceiling, and a few people walking around.
Black and white photo of a spacious, modern shopping mall with a large escalator in the center and a person walking up.
A person walking down an escalator in a modern, minimalistic indoor space, with their reflection visible on a shiny curved glass wall to the right.
A person walking on a brick sidewalk at night, casting a long shadow under streetlights.
View of a bicycle outside through horizontal window blinds
Silhouette of a person taking a photo in front of a foggy or steamed glass surface, with a hat and possibly glasses, in black and white.
A person standing at the top of stairs inside a large, dark, curved tunnel with bright light outside.
Silhouettes of people walking through a city street with high buildings, backlit by bright light coming from beyond the buildings, creating shadows on the pavement.
Silhouette of a person walking in front of large, rectangular, grid-patterned windows inside a building, with reflections on the polished floor.
Black and white photo of three tall palm trees on a grassy field with a person standing beneath them, beach or coastal scene.
A person walking along a brightly lit bus station platform at night, viewed through horizontal bars or railings from a darker vantage point.
A person walking up a staircase inside a modern building with large windows.
A person standing in front of a large modern architectural structure with horizontal beams and a central column, taken from below in black and white.
A person walking outside a modern building with large glass windows and concrete columns, seen from inside through the window.
A silhouette of a person walking along a concrete wall with a sharp shadow cast by the sunlight.
Silhouette of a person wearing a hat standing on a boat's deck, with windows showing the ocean outside.
Silhouette of a person walking up a dark outdoor staircase with metal railings, adjacent to modern building with large windows, under an overcast sky.
A person walking in a modern, dark indoor space with horizontal light strips on the wall.
A person walking past a large, black, closed metal roller shutter door on a building with modern design. The person is wearing headphones, a light-colored top, and dark pants, and carrying a shoulder bag.
A person walking on a zebra crossing with a shadow cast on the pavement.
Black and white photo of city buildings with tall windows and architectural details, a person walking on the sidewalk, and a dark shadow covering part of the street.
A person standing behind a perforated metal screen, with only their silhouette visible.
Silhouette of a person walking past a large, backlit window in a dark urban setting.
A person walking alone in a dimly lit, empty indoor space near an escalator and a staircase, captured in black and white.