Every city block, every building, and every street corner has a story to tell through its structure. For me, photography is about uncovering those stories and distilling them into images that speak to viewers. My film photography embraces both high key and low key aesthetics, depending on the mood I wish to convey. High key photography emphasizes bright, clean tones with minimal shadows, often giving a sense of openness and positivity. Low key photography leans into darker tones, shadows, and contrast, creating a moodier, more mysterious feel.
Walking through the streets, I’m constantly scanning for lines, curves, and angles that form the architecture around me. Film, with its grainy texture and rich contrast, offers a timeless quality that digital often struggles to replicate. When shooting city streets, it’s about capturing not just a moment, but the essence of a space—whether it's a towering skyscraper or a quiet alleyway. Film forces you to slow down, and be intentional with every frame. I embrace the shadows, allowing them to add depth and mystery. In both cases, contrast plays a key role. Whether it's an abandoned building with stark shadows or a vibrant street scene highlighted by the play of sunlight, contrast creates emotional resonance. Film enhances this by providing a tactile, analog depth to the image that digital cannot easily replicate.
I invite you to experience the city through my eyes—where each frame tells a story of geometry, emotion, and the beauty found in both the light and the dark.
