“A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know.” – Diane Arbus
Film & Digital Still Photographer
I suppose I'm primarily a "street photographer", even if I'm not not too strict about the definition. I try to find the extraordinary in everyday rural or urban life, a skill honed through observation, mistakes, and persistence. When the urge says, "capture this", I do it and ask why later. Sometimes, if and when everything aligns perfectly— skills, timing, light and luck—and I'll manage to freeze a unique and worthwhile moment onto a photograph. Capturing and sharing a feeling through a photo is challenging and I'm always in pursuit of that one epic shot.
Capturing the Essence of Urban and Rural Life Through Street Photography
Street photography captures the essence of human life in both urban and rural settings, showcasing the dynamic interactions of city dwellers and the intimate moments of rural communities. In urban scenes, it reveals the diversity and energy of city life, while in rural environments, it highlights the harmony between humanity and nature. Through the lens of a street photographer, both landscapes become stages for storytelling, inviting viewers to connect with the universal human experience.
Here are a few example images from a wide range of subjects and places. I equally use both film and digital cameras – whatever works. For film photography, I do all of the film and print development myself.
Bustling Hoi An Vietnam outdoor market with vibrant produce and traditional conical hats.
Woman holding an umbrella releasing lanterns into calm waters at twilight on a cobblestone edge.
Young girls engaging in a traditional Japanese festival, dressed in matching blue and white attire.
Dramatic Street Procession Depicting Crucifixion Scene in Daytime Urban Philippines Setting.
Bustling Vietnam street market with vendors selling fresh produce under iconic conical hats.
Couple in traditional Japanese kimono sitting by a serene river, under an umbrella with floating lanterns illuminating the twilight scene.
Blurred bus in motion juxtaposed with waiting pedestrians at a crosswalk during golden hour in a Japanese city.
Woman steadying a bicycle loaded with handwoven baskets in a vibrant Hanoi market.
Woman traversing a narrow, vibrant street of local shops on a cloudy day.
Adult and child in colorful traditional garb share a special moment at vibrant Japanese festival.
Woman in a nostalgic 1950s Rockabilly outfit posing in a serene suburban street setting.
Color photograph of lantern vendor in Hoi An Vietnam
Solitary figure fishing by a calm inlet with cityscape backdrop during twilight.