Street Photography
Street and Urban Photography: Capturing Life in Motion
Explore the energy and rhythm of city life through street and urban photography. Discover dynamic images that tell the stories of people, architecture, and culture in the urban landscape.
Snapped this at Adelaide Central Market just before the renovations. This type of ‘out of time’ location always interests me, its like it is stuck in a previous era. Something that brings back memories of when I was younger.
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They say the best camera is the one you have on you, no matter what the camera is. That is why Steve Jobs has been inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. The Apple founder is being honoured for transforming the world of photography through his company’s products, most...
I actually took this in 2017. 8 years ago. And only just found it after randomly looking through some negatives. I’d only been shooting film for a new months with my new Leica MP and this was my attempt at a snap on the street. Cool right? I took it...
Sometimes, street photography rewards you with a moment of serendipity, and this image is a testament to that. The timing of the shot perfectly captured the sunlight hitting the staircase at just the right angle, casting sharp, elongated shadows that enhance the visual drama. Such lighting isn’t planned—it’s fleeting, and...
Random capture at the evening market during the Adelaide fringe one year. It was just at the tail end of summer, and the air was nice. Sweet atmosphere, everyone was carefree on a long weekend so it was just nice to out and about in the city grabbing some snaps....
Snapped some years ago on Lomography 100 Colour Film. I just happened to be walking past and was at the end of the roll. It is technically one the things I really like about shooting on a rangefinder. You can see what is inside and outside your frame and can...
I snapped this on Kodak Porta 160 over the 2023 to 2024 summer. Just a random shot, mainly because I like the building. The style has a great revitalised art deco feel to it, seen a lot in Adelaide and it is just great. So I did a bit of...
Saw this while out and about with my new 28mm Leica Sumamron and shooting with Kodak Ultramax 400iso. I always look for 1990s and 1980 retro style installations and architecture and couldn’t go past this without snapping a shot. Thing is though back in the day these would have been...
Street and urban photography is an art form that thrives on spontaneity, capturing candid moments that reveal the essence of city life. From bustling markets to quiet alleyways, towering skyscrapers to street art-covered walls, this genre of photography highlights the pulse and character of urban environments. Each image tells a story, whether it’s the interaction of people, the contrast of light and shadow, or the interplay between the old and the new.
This gallery offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of urban life, showcasing fleeting moments of connection, solitude, and everyday routines. Street and urban photography is as much about the people who inhabit the city as it is about the structures that define it. Each photograph invites you to see the world differently, finding beauty and meaning in the seemingly ordinary.
Through sharp observation and creative composition, these images bring out the raw emotion, grit, and charm of urban spaces. Whether you’re drawn to the energy of crowded streets or the quiet poetry of an empty subway station, this collection celebrates the stories hidden in plain sight. Immerse yourself in the art of street and urban photography and see the city through a new lens—one that reveals the extraordinary in the everyday.
I’m a Leica Street photographer, traveller, avid reviewer, marketer and blogger. I am, by my own admission, a gear nut but I don’t buy gear just to test it or pixel peep. I’m only interested in the art that can be produced with the gear. And seeing what emotions can be brought out in those who see my photos.