Recently I started following a few photographers on Instagram and YouTube, and I became interested in a style called Street Photography. It’s funny because this type of photography is often misunderstood. People argue about what counts as street photography, how to approach the subjects, and whether it should be seen as art or more like a documentary.
For me, it doesn’t really matter. You can do it as art, as a record of your day, or simply as a way to document the world around you. I’ve been studying some great street photographers to understand different styles, especially because I don’t have any formal training in photography.
I also started focusing more on black-and-white photography. For me, it helps me pay more attention to the feeling of the moment, the composition, the light, and the person in the scene. Without the distraction of color, I feel like I can connect with the photo in a more direct way.
My journey with street photography began as a simple documentary of my surroundings and on my neighborhood, the people who live here, and the daily movement around me. Since I live in downtown Toronto, I’m always observing people who are passing by for work, for fun, or just rushing somewhere. Photography has also become a way for me to go outside more “touch grass”, explore, and understand my surroundings better.
These are my favorite photos from one day walking around downtown Toronto.
