One of my favorite aspects about street photography is the opportunity to observe your surroundings closely in a way you wouldn’t normally do if you were not hunting for a photograph.

By taking the time to observe light and color, how it affects subjects and spaces really helped me create more thoughtful images that are layered and draw the eyes in. And having the time to explore different compositions is key to a better photograph.

I took this series on a trip to Portugal, and I was lucky enough to spend about 10 days exploring the streets of Lisbon and Porto making images without a set schedule giving me plenty of time to study my surroundings.

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