Street Photography

November 9, 2017

Vintage New York Photos Reveal Gritty City Life, Before Anyone Had a Cellphone

From 1977 to 2001, photographer Richard Sandler roamed the streets of New York City, capturing some of the most iconic street photography of this bustling city in flux. Using his Leica, he documented generations of New Yorker's caught in the whirlwind of change that almost 25 years brought upon the city.

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By Jessica Stewart on November 9, 2017

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November 9, 2017

Budapest Buildings Transformed into Street Corners with Striking Symmetry

Photographer Zsolt Hlinka creates imaginary places out of real architectural forms.

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By Sara Barnes on November 9, 2017

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November 6, 2017

Stunning Color Street Photography Captures the Spirit of Modern Tokyo

Street photographer RK began his voyage into the world of photography four years ago, first honing his skills on his...

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By Jessica Stewart on November 6, 2017

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November 5, 2017

Photographer Spends 9 Years on One Street Corner Capturing Same Commuters Every Day

For 9 years, from 8:30 am and 9:30 am, Danish photographer Peter Funch stood at the southern corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue. In the rush of commuters, what he found was a glimpse of universal habits and the long trek to work.

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By Jessica Stewart on November 5, 2017

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October 12, 2017

NYC Cab Driver Spends 30 Years Photographing His Passengers

In 1980, aspiring photographer Ryan Weideman landed in New York City from California, looking to make a name for himself.

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By Jessica Stewart on October 12, 2017

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October 8, 2017

Photographer Spends Years Documenting His Daily Commute on the New York Subway

Photographer Andre D. Wagner‘s first book, Here for the Ride, is a beautiful compilation of contemporary New York street photography.

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By Jessica Stewart on October 8, 2017

May 11, 2017

Vintage Photos Reveal the Gritty NYC Subway in the 70s and 80s

The New York subway has fascinated street photographers for generations, never more so than in the 1970s and 1980s. Gritty and tinged with danger, a subway ride was always an exercise in caution. In fact, in 1979, 250 serious crimes a week were reported on the NYC subway.

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By Jessica Stewart on May 11, 2017

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March 28, 2016

Traveling Photographer Captures Couples Kissing in Public Around the World

Kissing is the universal way to show affection–no matter where you go, you can find amorous couples locking lips.

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By Sara Barnes on March 28, 2016

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January 26, 2016

Vintage B&W Photos of San Francisco in 1968 Reveal the Carefree Lifestyle of Youths

On the cusp of the 1970's, San Francisco was a veritable hub of culture.

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By Kristine Mitchell on January 26, 2016

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March 13, 2014

Fascinating Photos of New York City in the Early 1980s

New York Up & Down is a fascinating series by now octogenarian Frank Horvat that shows us what a major metropolis looked like back in the early 1980s. Shot between 1982 and 1986, the street images, all taken with a Nikon SLR camera with Ektachrome, captures New York City in a raw and gritty way. Like a relationship, it's an experience Hovat describes as “romantic.

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By Alice Yoo on March 13, 2014

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August 31, 2012

Storytelling Portraits of the Wonderfully Diverse Humans of New York [Interview]

New York City is populated with millions of people that each serve as an essential piece of the city's eclectic...

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By Pinar Noorata on August 31, 2012

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