STREETS

During my childhood, I made a fascinating discovery: street life is never devoid of intrigue, especially when you possess the patience to observe closely. As a young child, my father graciously allowed me to venture outdoors with his Rollei 6×6 or Mamiya camera.
I was not particularly selective; I captured anything that caught my attention. Little has changed since then, except that I now possess my own cameras.

Virtually anything has the potential to pique my interest, although I have a preference for photographs that include people. Nonetheless, there are days when my focus shifts to the environments people inhabit.

Sometimes, I adopt an invisible “stealth mode,” striving to capture unposed and authentic moments. On other occasions, I approach individuals and request their permission to take their picture, which I categorize as “Street Portraits” on this website. It’s worth noting that, for some staunch street photographers, the latter approach is considered “cheating” and a taboo. However, for me, the ultimate goal is to create a compelling image. Astute viewers may also notice that I utilize different image proportions. This is a result of my use of various camera types that I used during the years, including DSLR, rangefinder, and medium format cameras.