Finding and photographing reflections on the streets of New York

Seeking a more abstract view of your surroundings can make a familiar scene seem fresh and exciting.

In these images taken across New York City, I’ve practiced looking for colors and subjects of interest reflected through surfaces like puddles and vehicles.

I find that even just looking for these kinds of compositions boosts my creativity and ability to see compositions differently. Its a great exercise for any photographer.

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Street Photography in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo stands out as one of the most memorable trips I’ve taken. The frenetic pulse of the city is overwhelming for most people, more so for a jet lagged person stepping off a 16 hour flight from New York.

While getting completely lost multiple times attempting to navigating the streets and subway system, I realized that being disoriented strongly improved my creative output and approach to candid photography. I found myself in unexpected places observing life in areas outside the main touristic spots.

Here are some of my favorite images from that trip. All images shot on iPhone except one. Can you guess which one?

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