New York and Brooklyn Street Photography
New York Street Photography has a special kind of pull. The city doesn’t just sit still and wait to be photographed, it performs. Arguably the most famous city for and street photographer. Every street corner feels alive, every subway platform hums with energy, and every neighbourhood has its own visual personality. This recent trip to New York and Brooklyn was a reminder, of exactly why photographers have been drawn here for generations.
The timing couldn’t have been better. My visit lined up with the New York City Marathon, which turned the streets into an emotional spectacle. Runners digging deep, spectators leaning out over barricades chanting and drinking, handmade signs, laughter, tears it was a dream scenario for New York Street Photography. You didn’t need to search for moments; they quite literally came charging straight at you.
Then there was Halloween, which pushed everything into a different gear. Costumes, characters, and late-night street chaos created endless visual surprises. As a Brooklyn Street Photographer, wandering through neighbourhoods like Bedford Avenue during Halloween felt like stepping into a moving gallery. One block felt gritty and raw, the next playful and absurd classic New York contrast. Tick or treating was great fun.
Williamsburg and Greenpoint wandering was fun for shooting, but I covered a lot of ground across the city. With streets buzzing with commuters, quiet residential corners in Brooklyn, busy intersections, subway entrances, and those in-between moments that New York does so well. Being a Brooklyn street photographer for a few days was ace fun. Having friends to stay with in Brooklyn made it even better. Three years ago, I photographed their wedding in Nicaragua, and reconnecting with them here added a personal layer to the trip. It turned the experience from just a street photography mission, into something a great blend of experiences with and without the camera.
New York Street Photography comes with a long and legendary history. Walking these streets, it’s impossible not to think about photographers like Alex Webb, whose book Brooklyn captures the layered chaos and color that New York does so brilliantly. You also feel the influence of Joel Meyerowitz, Garry Winogrand, Robert Frank, Bruce Gilden, and Tony Ray-Jones, whose work helped define the language of modern street photography. New York and Brooklyn have been their playground and inspiration for decades. All topped off with a visit to the MOMA.
All images from this trip were shot on the Fuji X100VI, which felt like the perfect companion. Small, fast, and discreet, it let me blend into the streets and react quickly to the unexpected moments New York Street Photography demands.
This city never runs out of stories. From marathon mornings to Halloween nights, from sidewalks to Manhattan avenues, New York continues to challenge, inspire, and reward those willing to walk, watch, and press the shutter at just the right moment. 32,000 steps was my daily record in this awesome city. Please enjoy the images below and always feel free to reach out if you'd like any tips on New York Street Photography.
