WOMEN STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS

NYC Exhibition, 2022

This photo was taken during one of my photo walks in downtown Boston. When I photograph, I am drawn to reflections and color. When photographing a reflection, I feel as though I am not photographing the subject directly in front of me but rather depicting a surreal world where multiple layers, colors, and textures come together.

Virtual Exhibition, 2023

The fascination with what makes Cuba uniquely Cuban—the explosion of colors and vibrancy—is explored during a journey spanning several weeks. How do the inhabitants of this island experience a silenced isolation? Through 'Julio,' I attempted to capture the delicate line between life and survival, one that is trodden upon every day with the utmost care.

2026 Artist Residency Short List

Artist Statement:

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a silent observer of the world and its figures. As a photographer, I often feel like a peaceful ghost—haunting a world that moves too fast for me to follow in life.  The more deeply I feel, the more dreamlike my images become.  I’m drawn to timeless figures: older people, taxi drivers, and silhouettes.

In 2017, I was 21 and living in Seoul for a semester abroad. One night, I experienced an assault that has stayed with me ever since. I fled the scene and got into a taxi. The driver kept glancing back. We had no shared language, but something passed between us. I was crying, disoriented. I felt entirely alone, and I think he knew that.

I’ve always been fascinated by taxi drivers—their presence, their solitude, the way they silently witness so many lives. They see strangers’ silences, heartbreaks, drunken nights. They see girls like me, and don’t always know how to help. After that night, I began writing stories about drivers who could see every rider they’d ever carried. Who could speak a universal language in an afterlife. As I grew older, I started speaking with drivers—asking them about their most memorable rides. That’s how I first learned of a local belief: many drivers in Hong Kong speak of having picked up ghosts. I felt something click. I could be that ghost. Maybe I always was.

I want to keep exploring this space—the spiritual and emotional terrain between rider and driver, between subject and photographer. I want to hear taxi drivers’ stories, their personal myths, their private rules for navigating the night. But more than that, I want to explore my own floating presence in this city. I want to find out what other spaces can be haunted—who notices me, and who doesn’t.  And what better place than New York City? It’s been my home for seven years. Nearly everyone here is from somewhere else. Local taxi drivers are icons, but so are the unnoticed. The city itself is a kind of shared language—one where belonging means being part of something constantly shifting, constantly foreign.

NYC Exhibition, 2020

People sitting on the bench. Each of them is immersed in his or her inner world, their own life story. Different faces of ‘happiness’ contrast with fashion mannequins, consumer society ‘happiness’.

2nd Virtual Exhibition, September – October, 2021

NYC Exhibition, 2022

Munich, Germany, 2015. In the middle of the city of Munich, there is a stream for surfing waves, one of the attractions of the city. Many people watched the surfers from the bridge. This lady went almost unnoticed and stood there quietly. She contrasted with the very dynamic scene under the bridge that she was looking down on. I liked the different perspective from which she looked into the distance with her equally silent companion.

Brussels Street Photography Festival, 2019

NYC Exhibition, 2019

Indian Photo Festival, 2020

The photo was taken this Easter in my favorite Italian city Venice. I love the photo for simplicity, art and color contrast. The photographed motif reflects the colors of the Italian flag and at the same time refers to the cultural traditions of the city.

Exhibit in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 2020

The sun is reflected in tall glass buildings and light reaches even the darkest streets of Prague.

Trieste Photo Days Exhibition, Italy, 2020

1st Virtual Exhibition, May 2021

Paris Exhibition, 2021

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

The photo was created as part of a workshop on street photography that I organized in Prague for my students. That day came a heavy rain, from which even umbrellas did not protect us, so we had to take pictures from the bus stop and thus focused on the passengers on public transport who were not happy about the weather. We have shown that you can take a good picture in any weather.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

The picture was taken in the early morning hours on the streets of Rome, when most tourists are still sleeping, but the first rays of sunlight are already creeping into the streets. Together with the designer shop windows, these create a magical light show.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

This photograph was made at the close of the Grand Procession during the celebration of the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City's Little Italy in 2021. Known as the "feast of all feasts," the Feast of San Gennaro celebrates the history and cultural of one of New York's oldest neighborhoods.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

This image is part of a series that was made after New York City went into lockdown to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in March, 2020. I didn’t set out to document the crisis so much as to understand it. As a lifelong gym rat, one of the things I missed most during the lockdown was my daily trip to the gym, and, as a photographer, I became fascinated in how and where my gym rat brethren got their daily fix. The photograph was taken during the summer of 2020 in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

I’m not a “real” New Yorker. I was born and raised on the opposite coast. After a mid-life job change brought me to Brooklyn, Coney Island became my happy place. A source of visual inspiration, adventure, and a welcome respite from city life. The Coney Island that moves me is New York without pretension or a high cost of admission. This image was made at one of the weekly swims of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club. From November through April, rain, sun, or snow, this hearty group bears the waves for a dip in the chilly waters of the Atlantic.

PhoS Sofia Street Photography Days, Bulgaria, 2019

NYC Exhibition, 2019

Traditionally in Mexico, Catholic weddings don’t occur during the forty days of Lent. The town of San Martin Tilcajete gives a nod to this tradition by having one final wedding celebration for Carnival, the day before Ash Wednesday. There is a raucous mock ceremony in the town square with two local teenaged volunteers, with a young man serving as the bride. The community comes out to celebrate in an array of costumes, and the day is capped with a feast at the mayor’s home.

This photograph is part of a long-term project, Sacred/Sagrado:Festivals of Mexico, that the photographer has been pursuing since 2011.

Trieste Photo Days Exhibition, Italy, 2020

I saw this girl in her school uniform reflected in the mirror as I passed the open window of her home. I loved the framing between the floral curtain and the dramatic wall hanging. So I went to the door and asked her mother if I could come in to make a photograph.

This image is part of a long-term project in progress capturing the perspective and lived experience of women and girls in Cuba.

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2021

I began the series,” Sacred/Sagrado: Festivals of Mexico” in 2011. Since then, I have been traveling to various communities in the country to witness and document traditions that are part of the fabric of Mexican culture. The term “sacred” invokes two distinct definitions of the word: that which is holy, and that which is a cherished part of the life of a community.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

Altar boys lead the Ash Wednesday procession through Teotitlán del Valle, along with members of the church’s band. As the procession makes its way through town, it stops for several minutes at 14 different stations representing the events of the last day of Christ’s life. The priest leads participants in prayer at each one.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

This photo is from a long-term project, “Sacred/Sagrado: Festivals of Mexico.” The term ‘sacred’ invokes two distinct definitions of the word: that which is holy, and that which is a cherished part of the life of a community.

Each year, there is a festival on Mardi Gras in San Martin Tilcajete. The festival centers around a mock wedding – the last before Lent begins. Here, a girl waits in a courtyard as the bride prepares.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

This image is part of the series "Sacred/Sagrado: Festivals of Mexico." Good Friday is the most solemn day of Holy Week—the last week of Lent, leading up to Easter—and is capped off with the evening procession of the Holy Burial. Led by Roman soldiers, the procession in San Miguel de Allende includes hundreds of men, women, and children dressed in mourning in observance of Christ’s death.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

I often find myself standing at this specific corner in Santiago, Dominican Republic, waiting for the right moment to capture the essence of the scene. I’ve always been drawn to how the space feels—the colors, textures, and energy all coming together. On this particular day, as I stood there, I didn’t expect anything in particular. But then, at the perfect moment, a woman walked by, her outfit creating a striking contrast against the backdrop. It was a fleeting, unplanned intersection, but those are the moments that make street photography so powerful, capturing something spontaneous that holds a deeper meaning.

Virtual Exhibition, 2023

Strange creatures roam the Washington State Fairgrounds every summer. It's magical to photograph kids who discover where the animals rest.

1st Virtual Exhibition, May 2021

NYC Exhibition, 2022

These Dalmatians and their Cruella-costumed mom took part in a charity dog walk for Old Dog Haven, a non-profit for senior dogs in western Washington.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

New Year’s Eve, Miami Beach, 2002

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

I took this photograph on an afternoon walk in a then unknown-to-me neighborhood in Brooklyn. I was surprised by those two fancy, huge cats that were looking at me as if saying, “Don't you dare come inside,” juxtaposed to the barbers who were laughing and not paying attention to the window. I also liked the illusion effect where you can't tell where some of these people are in space because of the play of images in mirrors and reflective surfaces. The title comes from the reflection of an LED sign in the middle of the frame.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

I was at a concert in Central Park during one of the hottest days in the summer with no shade in sight. This couple in front of me was hugging while waiting for the next band to come on, and the man was holding these two boxes of water in his back pockets. It's important to stay hydrated in moments like these.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

There is dignity in work; competence expressing itself. Sometimes, there is also beauty.

I made this image in New York City out walking on a sunny day. I serendipitously passed under a glass awning and was struck by the sway and swoosh of this man exercising his craft. I admired his expertise and care. He smiled, waved. No words were exchanged, impossible given the glass barrier. But, there was a connection and appreciation, and a moment of dignity captured.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

In many parts of the world, navigating daily existence can be a formidable task. Cuba is no exception to this reality. However, amidst daily challenges, there exists inherent beauty that can provide temporary, healing distraction. In this image, a picturesque sunset paints the town of Trinidad with the final light of the day. It marks the moment when the community concludes their work, engages in conversations with neighbors, and prepares for final chores before sleep: a quotidian normalcy with an overlay of fleeting splendor.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

School’s out, it's not quite dinner time, and pre-teens will be pre-teens: attitudinal, self-confident, challenging, uniquely independent, but also curious. Add a stormy sky and a dramatic sunset, and three best friends become mischievous and unpredictable. They chat briefly with me, sussing me out, then adopt a slightly defiant posture. Click! A magical moment shared across cultures and generations.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Drawn to the spontaneity of the street, I become conscious when things come together within the chaos, an individual integrates with the background of the city, and though transient, the subject’s presence belongs to the moment transcending into vivid life. Attracted initially to the two young women’s appearance and self-expression, their glamorous manner and bold way of dressing, I was also drawn intuitively to their energy and aura. These two were ready for anything, responsive, confident, when I ran to capture them. I feel I have expressed their boldness and gutsiness in the spirit of the moment.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

Taking this photograph was a profound, yet fleeting, encounter, happening quickly with the magic of chance, a necessary ingredient. Spotting the radiant young woman looking both innocent and bold in her amazing fur a short distance away, I swiftly moved toward her. Fortunate to be near her, just a step away, when the interested man in hat suddenly passed by. Feeling the charge, and reacting instinctively, my heart pounding, I shot the photo just as their eyes met, capturing her enraptured, female gaze.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

This photo is part of a series, “TransLATINAS Collaborative Portraits” about transgender Latina immigrants from Central and South America living in New York City as they face discrimination and cope with the psychological consequences of their personal histories of sexual violence and discrimination.

TransLatinas document these women, emphasizing them as strong and resilient women, worthy of respect, rather than simply as victims deserving pity.

"I am a mermaid. I am not afraid of the depths, but I greatly fear the surface life." —Nayra Lee Berrios.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

This is a candid street photo taken in July 2022 near Wall Street Bull statue.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

The photo was taken during the NYC Fashion Week 2022. This group of young women attracted me, because, outside of being properly attired and ready to "be seen," they radiated authentic joy and spontaneity.

Virtual Exhibition, 2023

One night in Philadelphia, a bus stopped near me. I was intrigued by the large face on the ad plastered on its side. I raised my camera in case there might be potential for an interesting juxtaposition. It was then that I noticed the couple inside the bus. Their leaning figures were the perfect shape to complete the missing piece of the man's nose. I went in for the shot.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, many restaurants in Philadelphia built outdoor dining structures in an attempt to adapt and survive in a climate of constantly shifting restrictions. The structures were functional in the least, visually stunning at best. The large windows, designed for maximum aeration, provided natural framing for the stories of passerbys, who, too, were trying to make the best of this most unusual era.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

This past January, I found myself walking through a neighborhood in Philadelphia I had never before visited. I turned down a particular street, drawn to the vibrantly painted houses. At that moment, a women descended the stairs wearing a green-colored top. I was struck by how, in just a split second, real life could pair so well with the existing landscape. Though it was several weeks after Christmas had ended, the surprising coordination of holiday colors was a delightful reminder that the joy of the season doesn't end when the calendar page turns.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Walking through the streets of Philadelphia's Chinatown, I turned the corner and came across a family with three young girls.  At first, my eye was drawn towards the one who was crying.  However, when I studied the scene in retrospect, each of the sisters displayed emotions that were distinct in nature, yet equal in strength.  Rather than the one story that initially drew me in, I found that the moment actually delivered three.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

On a sunny day in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, I was tickled to see a woman crossing paths with some "foul" weather.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

Sunset falls on a staircase in New York City's Hudson Yards, casting a warm glow on the restless and the resting alike.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

It was a lovely afternoon when I came across this scene in the NYC subway at Soho. I immediately noticed the word "happiness" on pizza box that formed a contrast with the reaction of the woman behind it. Were people happy with what they had in their hands? I don't know the answer, so I just captured this moment in this most expensive shopping area in NYC, trying to let people think about the relationship between happiness and consumerism.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

This photo was taken on a rainy evening in Zurich. My favorite shots are usually those captured in bad weather. I love umbrellas and hats and coats… all the props are built in to the shot! In this case, I was practicing the intentional camera movement technique. Walking through an alley with dark sides and a bright center, I saw a lady with long hair, an umbrella, and a khaki jacket flowing behind her. I aimed the camera, set with a slower shutter speed, and pulled up to create the streaky abstract feel, mirroring the effect of the falling rain.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

I was on the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on a rainy day when I saw someone whose clear rain jacket was blowing beautifully in the wind and light. So I went behind her and started silently clicking away. She then turned around and gave me a very stern scowl, and I couldn't resist taking that image of her. I apologized, asked her if she'd like a copy of the photos (not interested) and moved on. I love the way her angry look is echoed by the grey storm clouds around her. Thank you, anonymous woman!

NYC Exhibition, 2026

I was walking down the street on a rainy day and this woman's unusual, almost headless profile made me stop and record it. I liked it's unexpectedness, all the shapes, and the way her feet were caught mid-step over a seam in the street.

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

This photo wavers between the sublime and the tragic. It carries in it the emotional fatigue of this man. There is a tension between the beauty of what manifests and the disappearance of this face in the depths of the temple, like an abyssal ocean which engulfs it.

It's my own drift into a place where time is lost, where life and melancholy mingle, in a kind of frenetic slippage.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

This photograph explores the contrast between collective joy and the hidden layers we all carry within. I took the shot at the exact moment when laughter, glitter, and the energy of the crowd felt overwhelming, yet behind her, a mask stood still and silent. That tension caught my attention. Even in the middle of celebration, something watches, something remains concealed. For me, the mask became a symbol of the truths we hide, the parts of ourselves that stay in the shadows despite the brightness around us. This fragile balance between visible joy and depth is what I sought to reveal.

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

I met these children as I was wandering through the streets of the old city in Jerusalem. I’ve found that once children see a camera, they are both curious and excited, wanting to be photographed. I spent some time with them, photographing and playing with them, until this moment quickly happened. What I have understood throughout the years is that children will always be a sign of hope, of resilience and of joy.

2026 Artist Residency Short List

Artist Statement:

I visited Havana, Cuba, in March 2025. To me, Cuba was like entering a time capsule: quiet but vibrant. The silence there spoke very loudly of the people’s will, determination, and resilience. I was moved by how they were living with joy in a place where the buildings told a story of past glories and present neglect. Kids played in playgrounds with broken equipment but enjoyed them as if they were brand new. Small acts of kindness brought smiles to their faces, young and old alike. Everyone dressed with care and dignity, so much so that you almost don’t notice the whole country falling apart behind them. The Cuban Kids really touched my heart, and I could not help but capture their everyday struggles and joys. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of the unsaid stories that the locals carry in their hearts.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

I came across a yogi doing head stand in Varanasi, India. His unusual posture and ability to hold the pose for a long period attracted my attention. As i was shooting him the two birds flew into my frame and i had the shot i was happy with. It felt like a change meeting.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

I was walking through a shopping mall with my camera when the strange sight of a yet-to-open restaurant caught my attention.

You see vegetables lying on the table top, a guy busy with preparations in the background.

And most strangely, a "Chicken like Man" on display.

Absorbed by the scene, I snap away at the shutter while wondering what is actually listed on the Menu.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

This photo shows a boy in a muscular Spiderman costume striking a pose to show off his superpowers. From behind the bushes, a poster of a lady watches curiously. I had wanted to contrast the strong lady with the little superhero. To me, everyone deserves and needs a guardian angel, even Spiderman.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

At a mall, I chanced upon a trio in Spiderman costumes waiting for their order at McDonalds. If they were in everyday clothes, the scene would just be ordinary. But if you think deeper, under the costume is your Everyday Joe. Why can't we think of the opposite too? Underneath each of us, is a superhero. We would always be a superhero to that special someone.

Even Superheroes like Spiderman get hungry. And of course, while waiting for their orders, the tune of "I am Lovin' it" plays in their heads…

2026 Artist Residency Short List

Artist Statement:

Artist Statement:

This series is called The Odd One Out? I photograph real people and objects in public spaces just as they are, but I try to capture that feeling of not quite blending in. Some people are hidden behind plastic sheets. Others fade into fog. Some appear only as shadows or cutouts. These are not staged moments — they are about people who are here, yet not always fully seen for who they are: the experience of existing and not existing at the same time. My photos are an extension of how I see and experience the world around me.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

I was by the ocean when I saw kids running along the beach. In the sky behind them, fish kites floated on the wind. As I kept photographing, it started to look like the kids were chasing fish. That playful illusion caught my attention. It brought me back to my childhood days, playing by the river.

NYC Exhibition, 2018

PhoS Sofia Street Photography Days, Bulgaria, 2019

The sea rages over the walls of the Malecón; the roads are closed, flooded, and empty. And yet nothing can stop young Julio from training in the abandoned José Martí stadium.

I made this photo in the midst of several days of flooding in Havana in the winter of 2016. Earlier in the day I paid a guy $2 to use his boots because in some places the water came past my knees. Around the corner from Hotel Presidente, where people were stranded as the water reached chest-high around the veranda, I encountered Julito jumping puddles as track practice, outside the José Martí stadium. Foreigners are not allowed to photograph the stadium, probably because it is in such a state of decay, but Julito somehow persuaded the guard to let me take a few quick shots. It's an incredibly beautiful edificio, like so much of the architecture in Havana, although many of the Cubanos I've met here lament when they see this image because they remember the stadium's better days. When the sun is out, grand pillars of light rise up to frame the youth who train there accompanied by some very dedicated coaches. Running, jumping rope, boxing. As foreign investment pours into restoring 5-star hotels, the structures that service the Cubans are left to the whims of excessive sun, high winds and floods. What moves my heart is seeing how the Cubans do not forsake this once majestic stadium; it's still put to great use--to strengthen both their bodies and their will to push themselves forward into a very uncertain future.

I've traveled to Cuba at least 15 times since 2015, often for a month or more. Initially, I, like so many other photographers, went to try and capture the island; yet in the end, it was the island that most certainly captured me. "Amado será todo lo que ama," is the title of my work in-progress. It's a quote from the Cuban's beloved José Martí, and can be translated as "Loved will be all that loves." This is the gift Cuba has given me.

Kuala Lumpur Street Photography Festival, 2019

I’d already spent a great deal of time in Cuba before this photo was taken. It holds a special place in my creative heart because the naming of it articulated a theme that I find repeated throughout my long-term body of Cuba work. I call this photo, Tu ferocidad y tu fragilidad (your fierceness and your fragility). I’m compelled by Cubans from young to old who seem to embody a strong sense of self confidence as well as vulnerability. I wonder what it is that allows them to inhabit these opposing ends of the emotive spectrum so freely? My intent is to capture this fierceness and fragility; the dichotomy creates a moment of mysterious intimacy for me. Like a poem does, or a dream.

This photo was shot on Calle Galiano across the street from the Edificio de La Editorial de la Mujer (the building designated for the Union of Women Editors). The frame would not have been complete without this beautiful angel of creativity who hovers confidently, attentively watching over the shoulder of the scene.

NYC Exhibition, 2019

I was on my bike when I saw a group of children compellingly draped across the branch of this grandpa-like tree in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The children were hesitant at first, until Hazel ran into the scene with her bubbles that somehow united us all—Hazel, her siblings and friends, the tree and me. Shortly after she ran off but her cousin (sitting in the tree) was kind enough to introduce me to their Grandma who told me the family was there as part of a community Church group that regularly rounds up kids in the neighborhood to bring them to the park on the warm, weekend days.

I love to ride my bike through the park and observe the harmonious weaving of cultures, it makes me happy to live in a place of such apparent inclusivity--despite the divisive political stories we hear everyday. This photo is part of a new series called, Brooklyn Welcomes Us.

NYC Exhibition, 2020

This summer, I became engaged with a weekly bicycle protest group. Before a ride, I'd head to the beach to remind myself of who we were fighting for. This running boy caught my eye – he had an incredible spirit and agility. I ended up spending the afternoon with him and his friends before I had to ride my bike to the start of our protest ride. Hours later, as we rode through the streets, cheered on by children of color who jumped for joy as we passed by, I thought of these boys and for whom these protests mattered most.

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

I spend a lot of time on the stretch of beach between Brighton Beach and Coney Island in Brooklyn, NYC scouting for children for my @superpowerofmeproject. This girl befriended the kids I was photographing, and she was a force unto herself. I took her portrait later in the day, but this image I love for its candid gesture and for the other children in the background adding to the composition. To me, it's a little haiku of summer in the city.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

I was at Brighton Beach trying to get some images for my Super Power of Me Project––a photography and poetry project for BIPOC children and young immigrants. But as often happens, the most magical moments are in between the portrait sessions when the kids are just playing freely. I was lucky that when I looked up from scouting a location, this man happened to be walking right into the frame at the perfect moment for him to get "hooped" by one of our super powered sisters.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

This photo was taken in Zanzibar in February, 2023. I was working with 3 schools there on a project. On this day, I was shooting individual portraits, and when I turned around, a group of students and their teacher excitedly surprised me with their discovery--a fish!

NYC Exhibition, 2025

Trinidad is my favorite place in Cuba. Since the pandemic, it's been hit hard by power outages and food shortages. When I returned in 2024, I noted the streets were less spirited than before. There was an undeniable sense of despair, but not among the children. They were out playing as imaginatively and resourcefully as Cuban children always have.

NYC Exhibitor, 2026

Trinidad, Cuba 2024. I always stay on Calle Maceo across the street from my dear friends. One of the main reasons I love staying here on the outskirts of the town is that I get to immerse myself in the play of the children. Since the pandemic, Cuba is seeing the worst of times and you feel it in the streets. It's hard. But the play of children brings the lightness that I hope will never fade.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

I took this image right when the weather shifted from sunny skies to heavy rain. While most people started running to escape from the rain, the woman in the hidschāb not only stayed calm but also had a smile on her face despite the rain. Further, her smile had the power to infect other people around her to join. For me, this small fraction of a moment is a representation of the ability women have to stay positive despite unexpected negative occurrences in life.

2nd Virtual Exhibition, September – October 2021

As a result of being stuck in Singapore during the COVID pandemic, I attempted to connect more with this small country and its fascination people by showing them in their awesome surroundings.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

During a hectic, religious procession through the narrow alleyways of Kathmandu, I was drawn to this blue wall with strong contrasting shadows and spent a good half hour observing. First, silhouettes walked through my frame. Then, the older gentleman came out and sat down to observe the procession. While resting and waiting for my shot, I noticed the man’s reflection in the motorbike’s mirror. I waited for the sun to progress and highlight his face and for all elements to come together. This photo represents a moment of calmness for me in a hectic Kathmandu setting.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

A colorful, layered scene at Singapore's iconic Merlion, where tourists strike playful poses, transforming the setting into a surreal tableau. Singapore, 2024.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

Two women sellers greet each other while working at Agbogbloshie, an automobile, plastic and electronic waste dump and marketplace in Accra, Ghana. Agbogbloshie market used to be one of the biggest e-waste dumping place in West Africa.

NYC Exhibition, 2018

While walking around Bhaktapur, Nepal I noticed a line of boys sitting on a brick wall during recess at school. I was drawn to the organized line of how they were sitting: in a perfect arrangement, precise order, evoking the sense of discipline, and I also liked the contrast of the vivid, lively play, with a little bit of chaos, that was happening in the foreground.

Trieste Photo Days Exhibition, Italy, 2020

2nd Virtual Exhibition, September – October 2021

The photo was taken outside the live animal market in Ocótlan de Morelos in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. I took it because I was intrigued by how the woman was carrying the turkey. It's a candid street photograph, but to me it has a feeling of a fashion one, based on the colors, shapes, and placement of the turkey and the woman who was carrying it.

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2021

I took this photo on a walk in Centro Havana. I loved the show on the wall and the colors.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

This picture was taken on the street of Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead Celebration. I was drawn to the woman crossing the street in her amazing costume and makeup.

Exhibit in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 2020

I was on winter vacation with my children, at the polish sea, Baltic. We visited Gdynia Orlowo, one of the most beautiful places in Poland. It was cold and rainy day and only a few people decided to go for a walk. While we were walking by the pier I noticed a lonely man at the end of it. He was standing and watch how sea is moving back and forth, he was occupied with his thoughts and didn't notice anything around.It was really touching and beautiful moment.

NYC Exhibition, 2020

It was just a moment. I saw this beautiful scarf, and I wanted to take a picture of it, but suddenly the woman turned her head to me, and I saw a beautiful kobiet in extraordinary light, I pressed the shutter button.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

As I explored the streets of Balat, Istanbul, I could hear the laughter and ruckus of children playing. Intrigued and fascinated with my camera, the children welcomed me to where they called home. Humble livings but so rich in happiness I felt compelled to capture a moment of total joy and innocence.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

This was taken in Narita during a short trip. I was having anxiety about getting back to work in Singapore and how tedious it would be before the Christmas holidays, when I heard the his lady talking on the phone. Upon looking, all I saw was her reflection on the multi-glass architecture. I quickly grabbed my camera and took a photo of that moment. Having this will always remind me that we women can always multitask to accomplish our days.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

In conversation on the streets of New York with this set of Sailors, I don't know his name but the only one that comes to mind is Trouble.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Walking down Bourbon Street on a normal afternoon, I came across this sailor with a parrot on her shoulder.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

I was photographing sailors out on the town one evening during New York Fleet Week. Their Cinderella Liberty (a day of shore leave that ends at midnight) ended and they had to return to the ship. All the sailors were gone.

As I walked through Times Square hours after midnight, I came across a rambunctious street basketball game between a sailor and a crowd of young men.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

Birch Bay Washington is a magical place, the seaside vacation town of my childhood that is lost in time. Often called the Canadian Riviera, every summer it is full of timeless traditions; vintage car shows, the crab derby, the rubber duck derby, a retro waterslide park, walks to the candy store and a 4th of July fireworks that bring people from across the state and over the Canadian border. 

 At the annual sandcastle competition, the wind was so strong the sand blew everywhere, much like the hair of this lady and her fantastic terrier.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

I often take pictures, usually candid, at the lowrider cruises in San Francisco’s Mission District. Last year, as I was crossing the street, a pristine 1967 Chevrolet Impala came sailing majestically toward me, gracefully balanced on its two right wheels, thanks to the ingenuity of custom hydraulics. Directly in front of the car, on an inspiration I gestured to my camera for permission to take a shot. The driver nodded, and I captured this portrait of culture and pride. I was thrilled.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

The backdrop for this image is the sculpture called ‘Out of Order,’ in place since 1989. People walked by as if this scene was ordinary, seemingly disconnected from their surroundings and I sought to capture the interplay between light, shadows, and the vivid red of the iconic phone boxes. I assumed a position low to the ground and waited over an hour for this scene to enfold. Finally, a solitary figure appeared in the shadows, juxtaposed against another traversing a well-lit path, freezing a fragment of time where the beauty of life collided with the enduring presence of art.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

In Australia we hold our sporting heroes up like Gods, worshipping footballers and cricketers for their great athletic feats. But these young people are not part of any team or winning medals. They simply go to this jetty, south of Perth in Western Australia, to play. This image and others in the series is a celebration of their athleticism, bravery, camaraderie, sporting spirit, and prowess without the need for teams or trophies.

Brazil Exhibition, 2025

In India, a typical morning scene often features women emerging from their homes, having completed their morning chores, to engage in the daily practice of making kolams, intricate geometric designs created on the thresholds of houses to bless the home and honor Hindu deities. These practitioners sprinkle rice powder by hand directly on the ground, creating ephemeral art. In this matrilineal tradition, daughters learn from their mothers. I am interested in exploring the concepts of ephemerality, cycle of life, preservation, and the intersection of women and spirituality through an examination of rituals that safeguard the practitioners and their homes.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

On a walk through London, I noticed this woman in fabulous red shoes, green tights, and a bright yellow coat as she stepped onto a bus.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

I love watching how people, images, and words wander into each other's space on the street. I'd seen this bus before and never given it much thought. Suddenly, the model's boot and the tourist's head came together like a children's cartoon. Look out! And the direction of her eyes make it look like she's taking very careful aim, too. I don't remember whether the man walked away or the bus drove off first, but it was there and gone.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

I was walking in Boston's North End and watching people emerge from the popular Mike's Pastry shop.  As this woman appeared, I noticed her striking resemblance to the mannequin in front of the nearby cigar shop.  They looked like brother and sister, holding their boxes and observing the world with raised eyebrows and wide eyes.

Brazil Exhibition, 2025

I was lucky to be in Copenhagen on the warmest day of the year. Everyone was out on boardwalks and in the canal. It was a day to see and be seen. The small girl at the back of the photo and I were among the observers.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

Exhausted from photographing the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, I found one of my favorite images behind the scenes. This snake, his man, a smoker, and a fellow in sunglasses were waiting for me. I was surprised to see scaffolding form a reptile hammock and equally interested that no one else gave it a second glance.

Virtual Exhibition, 2023

It was already dusk and we were all very tired from a long ride. The kids were relieved to get out of the car, not really knowing where they were running to, so I followed them. They only stopped after a few minutes, when they saw Hitchcock's silhouette. The younger one started dancing while the older one tried to copy the intriguing character. It was a brief moment, luckily I managed to capture it. To me this photo is synonymous with motherhood. The fatigue filled with beautiful moments of happiness.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Designed by Hiroshi Nakamura, the Tokyu Plaza, Omotesando Harajuku, is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of the street life around it. Every mirror fragment reflects a different perspective, as if you’re seeing the past, present, and future all at once. I found myself drawn to the person in the orange coat, perfectly matching the orange taxi. I wondered if they noticed it, too.

Grief does not have a specific color does it? People in different cultures associate certain colors with grief, such as black or white, as they may symbolize sadness or mourning. However, there is no universal color that represents grief. It is an emotional experience that can be expressed and experienced differently by each individual.

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

She stood camouflaged on the wall

Just then he appeared and stood tall

He smirked, and she was irked

It was her space and his too

A shared frame

For all things big and small

NYC Exhibition, 2024

A little boy selling balloons instead of playing with them: that’s the story that caught my eye. As I was about to make a picture, saffron-clad men walked by framing him. That was the decisive moment for me. The complementary colors of the wall and the fabric helped elevate the composition.

Special Exhibition for 22 Indian Women, Indian Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

The weird juxtaposition of the 'headless' Saraswati and the 'horse-headed' human figure is an everyday commentary on the human drama being played around us. Devi Saraswati symbolises knowledge, speech, eloquence, music, and the experience of the Absolute Truth. Many times we make strange and shocking choices; the harmonious being replaced by the bluntly disturbing actions like that of the horse-headed human figure. I was emotionally a little distraught on seeing the final image.

Special Exhibition for 22 Indian Women, Indian Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

Brazil Exhibition, 2025

This photo was captured on a Morocco photo workshop, in Marrakech. It's known as the "Red City" due to the red sandstone walls within the walled city of the Medina, where this photo was shot. Shadows where growing long in the afternoon, and I found this location where I could stand and capture silhouettes while life flowed by–a cyclist, an older man in traditional clothing, and then this man, in a proper hat and street clothes. I wanted to capture the juxtaposition of old and new, bright colors and no color, barred windows and the smooth walls of the open street.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

This photo was taken in Jerez de la Frontera, a small town outside of Seville in Spain. I had been shooting at a festival there and was walking back to the train station. I was immediately drawn to the angle of the early evening light on a beautiful mural painted on a highway underpass that left it partially in shadow. The mural seems to be depicting a women, perhaps from the 19th century, shedding some tears. When the woman in green passed through I was able to capture this shot that blends strong light, shadow and color.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

I had just gotten into the train when I saw a little boy wiping away his tears. I looked over and his Grandfather was holding his hand and consoling him. He looked up at his Grandfather and smiled. I took this photo to remind myself that we all need a protector. Whether a Mother, Father, Grandparent, Guardian, Friend, everyone needs that someone who they can have a shoulder to cry on. Share their happiness, their sadness. This photo is a representation of Love, and of warmth.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

The impressive staircase of The Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery, Florence.

Water is an integral part of summer in the Mediterranean countries' culture but, as a photographer, I am drawn to it also for the diverse dimension that creates when taking photos in, through and around it. In this image, kids were playing and having a great time on a hot summer day. I loved the buildings in the background and there was enough of a breeze to create some movement in the water without it being too choppy. The ripples were glistening with the warm sun light.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

I was at a Brooklyn block party, and kids were playing with balloons. I liked how the light came down from the south side of the street, hit the balloons, and lit them up. I took photos of the kids playing with them.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2023

Water is an integral part of summer in the Mediterranean countries.  I come back to the same place every year and photograph the same group of teenagers as the years pass, so I get to experience their summers through my lens.  It's one of those afternoons when the warm sunlight is still strong.  They are in the water, some playing, some talking, one lost in her thoughts, and I quietly follow.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2020

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

NYC Exhibition, 2018

PhoS Sofia Street Photography Days, Bulgaria, 2019

I took this photo in Muqam Shah Wali Village in Northern Kashmir. I had just finished photographing a family in their home, and as I was leaving, these children gathered in the window in curiosity. The small one room school was connected to the family’s home and served all the children in the village. Kashmir has been a flashpoint for over 70 years. It is a place often associated with conflict, heartache, and war. Turning the camera toward the children, I wondered if they would know a more peaceful future.

1st Virtual Exhibition, May 2021

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

This image was taken on the streets of Cannes, France in 2018. I was drawn to the light hitting the woman's face as she crossed the street. The shadows block the other pedestrians' faces, leaving this woman as the only one exposed in the photo.

Artist Residency Short List, 2025

Artist Statement:

When I was younger, my hometown of Columbia, South Carolina was a landing pad. A port to rest before the next big adventure. Home had all the luxuries of the familiar: slow southern twang, sweet tea, and streets I could navigate with only by FM radio tuned in. Everything seemed ordinary. I was eager to learn about the outside world. I found my catalyst for creativity in foreign lands like India, Nepal, and China. After having a family of my own, however, Columbia has become a place of utter inspiration. Its people and streets are my canvas. My longterm project, Comet 701, highlights a bus route from my home into the city, The photographs show the daily lives of the people who frequently take the route. Though the Comet bus transports nearly 2.4 million people a year, this was my first time riding. The privilege of having a car never gave me the need to ride the bus, but I wanted to experience the route and learn more of the people in my hometown who use the bus as their main source of transport. As a self-taught female photographer, earning the spot as the next artist in residence would fulfill a life-long goal to have my own solo exhibition. Coming from a city of only 140,000, I would show other female photographers it’s possible to be successful even if you are not creating in a city with millions of people. Inspiration is unparalleled curiosity of the world. I come into new situations without judgement and with a desire to learn.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

A young girl stands on the street outside of Hongyadong Cave, an iconic ancient-style stilt-house complex in Chongqing China, wearing traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing. In recent years, with the rise of social media, it has become extremely popular for tourists across China to travel to Chongqing to experience the cultural immersion of dressing in traditional clothing for a truly immersive cultural experience.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

It was during a wedding ceremony at the town hall of a suburban town near Paris, France. While we all stood up and watch the couple exchanging rings and announced as husband and wife, the boy turned towards me and hid underneath the skirt of his mother as we looked at each other. He wanted to play but he was careful. Being underneath his mother's skirt made him feel secure.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

It was the first day of Eid-el-Kabir. In the morning, I was surprised by all the people nicely dressed with their traditional clothes. I work at a northern suburb of Paris called Saint-Denis, a neighborhood with high immigration levels. In the evening as I was walking back to the train station, this man was sitting on the pavement as he was talking on the phone. Two little legs, dressed in the same fabric of the man's clothes were coming out of his back giving the illusion of him having four legs. Father and son were wearing the same outfits.

NYC Exhibition

It was a rainy November evening in Napoli. Youngsters were hiding inside what seems to be a subway entrance. The glass walls were covered with graffiti. The combination of the rain drops, colors, and the people inside inspired me to shoot this photo.

Brazil Exhibition, 2025

I vividly remember the moment I saw this woman in Paris. Our eyes met, and I recognized something in her—a beauty that felt both striking and deeply familiar. She held my gaze as I captured her photograph, just as a construction worker entered the frame. To me, this image feels like the world erupting into motion—a whirlwind of characters swirling around one serene woman, as if she exists in an entirely different realm.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

I met this woman, skinny as a stick, with the most hypnotic eyes I’d ever seen, wearing only a thin tube top, black stockings pulled up to her waist and, on her head, an enormous, messy, white wig. I asked if I could photograph her. She hesitated at first, but then, in the tiniest voice imaginable, she said, okay. I made a few photos, becoming gradually aware of a man in a car idling next to her, looking disapproving and annoyed. After only a minute or so he stepped in front of the camera and said, enough. She immediately looked down and turned away. I thanked her for her time, but she didn't say another word. She simply jumped into the man's car and they sped away. 

NYC Exhibition, 2026

I take the Trans-Siberian Railway at least once a year. Always in third class. Each time, I observe with the curiosity of a photographer and sociologist how people create a temporary private space for themselves in this public space, which is enclosed and densely populated by other travelers. The interplay of light and shadow, moving bodies and static objects is always fascinating, Here, I was particularly touched by the intimacy of the mother-daughter relationship amid other people taking refuge in their phones.

NYC Exhibition, 2019

This picture was taken in Varanasi, India the beautiful background was appealing to me. When I saw the man dressed in orange going to one direction and the dog, almost the same colour as the man going to another direction , each one in his own world...I knew I had a story.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Being a dog lover, I could not resist to the attitude of this small chihuahua squeezed under the arm of his owner, watching me.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

I was walking to the subway and noticed a delivery truck across the street. I love to explore the possibility of reflections in delivery trucks so I crossed over and waited for an interesting group of people to pass by. As they did, I tried a number of angles and possibilities till I found one that I felt captured the mood of the day.

Brussels Street Photography Festival, 2019

PhoS Sofia Street Photography Days, Bulgaria, 2019

I was walking down the street in Brooklyn on my way to a meeting when I spotted a truck for a film production company. I noticed that the patterned exterior of the truck was producing interesting reflections of the passersby. Although I knew it was likely to make me late for my meeting, I waited and watched until I could capture this wonderful man striding by.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2019

NYC Exhibition, 2019

Indian Photo Festival, 2020

I spotted this photo when I was attending open art studios in an old manufacturing building in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY. I often find that looking at art helps open up my mind to photographic possibilities. I was walking down a hallway and saw the light reflected beautifully on the very shiny floor. I just had to wait for the right person to walk by and cast their shadow into the waiting light to complete the photo.

Exhibit in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 2020

Every year there is a very large photography convention filled with photographs and photography equipment held at the Javits Center of New York City. After having spent the day wandering around the enormous space, I was leaving the hall to head home when I noticed reflections on the photographs lining the walls of the hallways. I stood to the side of the photos to get the best angle and keep myself out of the reflection and started looking to see if I could make a photo there. I took a large number of photos as people wandered by in into my reflected frame. Eventually the man with the hat entered the photo, completing the frame.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2020

NYC Exhibition, 2020

I was out shooting in Manhattan for a workshop I was taking called “Sense of Place.” I was happy to find this point of view which would highlight both the New York City subway and the Empire State Building. While I normally look to include at least one person in the shot, because this class was about place, I had decided to shoot it without people. However, as I took the shot a gentleman appeared and hurried down the stairs. He was very apologetic for getting in the way of my photograph. He, of course, made the shot!

Trieste Photo Days Exhibition, Italy, 2020

This photo was taken on one of my first trips into Manhattan as NYC was beginning to open back up after battling the COVID pandemic. I was happy to see the city beginning to return to life. As I wandered down 34th Street looking for possible photos, I spotted this scenewith 2 of my favorite photographic elements -- taxis and traffic cops --- providing color and serving as symbols of NYC.

Paris Exhibition, 2021

“Passersby” is an ongoing series exploring the many mysteries and ambiguities of the urban environment. I see the world as incredibly complex, and I want to convey this depth and intricacy — the multiple ways any one thing can be seen/interpreted. “Passersby” uses reflections and “shooting through” things to produce abstractions. These abstraction help me explore the “spaces in between” — the spaces between what is seen and what is not seen; what is seen and what is felt.

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2021

This photograph was taken during a trip to the Whitney Museum in New York with two friends from out of town. We were excited that travel and time together was finally practical now that vaccines were available. As I entered the museum, I was struck by the wall separating the eating space and the beautiful curtain its markings provided. I waited for the moment the roving security guard was behind the "curtain," framed by the window beyond, and took my shot.

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

I was visiting the Guggenheim museum in New York, taking photographs as well as looking at the beautiful art. I love taking photographs in museums and galleries since looking at great art always triggers my visual imagination. In this case, there was an metal screen and plentiful light and activity in the area behind it. The strong light caused the figures to silhouette and distort. I set up myself up, waiting for the right person, when the woman in the photograph arrived, finishing the scene.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

"Island Retreat" was captured on a warm spring day on Elafonisos Island, Greece.  Before setting out on a hike, we stopped at a hotel for coffee, and I saw this window.  I was initially attracted by the light coming through the window and the shadow cast on the interior.  I keep coming back to this image, because it's a reminder to me to find the balance between being in the outside world while leaving time for inner contemplation.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

Santa, that's what I call her, although it is not her name. She is a woman I met one afternoon, and her house is a whole world: her religion, aesthetics, and history. There could not be a woman as Cuban and Oricha as her.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

This image is the result of a beautiful coincidence. On my walk through Central Havana, already in the afternoon, I came across this boy. The mole on his face instantly caught my attention, and I took a first photo of him right at the spot where we met. Afterwards, I talked with him and got to know him a little, and he asked me if I wanted to go up to his house. Boy and photographer, we finally went up, and suddenly, everything changed. There it was: his little dog, the most beautiful of surprises. 35 mm film.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

January 22nd, 2024: Mohamed floats in turquoise waters beneath the sun at River No. 2 Beach, south of Freetown, Sierra Leone. We just met today and will probably not see each other again. Mohamed and his three friends have been playing water fights with my friend’s brother, Christian. When the tide is rising, it carries the salty water from the open ocean through the river amidst mangroves and carved ponds for us to swim in. You don’t feel the tide directly here. When you close your eyes and float with your ears covered by water, you feel weightless.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

I was sitting at a table in Manhattan when I noticed how much and how quickly everything moved around me. I had an interesting view of a crosswalk where I could capture this movement. I waited for a cab to pass and then took this photo. In my photography, I try to visualize how I experience being on the street. I am mostly alone while surrounded by strangers. My experiences are not filled with warm interactions, but neither loneliness or sadness. This photo portrays the movement of the city but also the honesty of people independently living their lives.

NYC Exhibition, 2020

“Diksha” forms a part of the initiation ceremony, where thousands of sadhus perform rituals to become naga sadhus. The idea is to give up all desire, possessions, duties, and family ties, including one’s sense of body and being. A rebirth of sorts is pursued in order to bring the purity of thought and action. Everything but the soul dies, and the soul is seen through a person’s eyes. This image is part of my longterm project, “Faith.”

Trieste Photo Days Exhibition, Italy, 2020

Indian Photo Festival, 2020

At times, one has to travel miles to get a photo to her liking while at other times good photo is waiting around the corner. This photo was taken right next to where I live. Each year, during the summer months, a festival called Shitala Puja is held all over India. Shitala is an incarnation of Supreme Goddess Durga, she cures poxes, sores, ghouls, pustules and diseases, acclaimed by Hindus. Shitala literally means "one who cools" in Sanskrit. She is known to have cooling powers, to rid the world of viruses by using water as a healing tool. This is one such moment, where worshippers, mainly women, play with water. As the world is engulfed by the Corona virus, I thought this picture is pretty significant and hope Goddess Shitala plays her magic and truly gets rid of the virus that is plaguing the world.

1st Virtual Exhibition, May 2021

Paris Exhibition, 2021

Hindu marriage is all about color, but all that disappears from a woman’s life when she loses her husband and becomes a widow. Even today, many Hindu women, leave a secluded, colorless life. They dress in white, cut their hair short, and stay away from society. However, during Holi, the colorless life of the Indian widows becomes a riot of color, when these unfortunate and lonely women celebrate as if there is no tomorrow. For once, the spirit is up and the guard is down. They know not what lies ahead, but for this day everything else can wait.

Special Exhibition for 22 Indian Women, Indian Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

Many Hindu widows, young and old, are left in the dark alleys of Vrindavan. They wear white, have short hair, and avoid social-religious events. Some social organizations have tried to brighten their lives by bringing them together to celebrate Holi. The colorless lives of these widows become a riot of color when they celebrate as if there is no tomorrow. I witnessed a celebration where widows threw colors with unrestrained vigour. They forget who they are and how confined they've been for a few hours and enjoy the festivities. My photo captures those rare moments of joy.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

"Girl with a Pearl Alice Band" is a candid image of an adolescent girl who seems naive, unspoilt and charmingly innocent, unlike other teenage girls I observe, often dressed provocatively or with "bling' accessories. She wears a pretty pearl alice band while out shopping with her mother at fashionable Selfridges located on Oxford Street in London. She wears no make up nor jewels. She does not seek to look older than her age. I was fascinated by her appearance as her face looks more appropriate in an earlier period, specifically a young woman from the Dutch Golden Age.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

My street portrait was taken on a Sunday afternoon in August on Bond Street in London. I noticed two ladies walking in the distance whose backs were to me who had the most amazing hair. I ran after them, tapped one on the shoulder and was bowled over when I saw her face. She allowed me to take her photo and after taking four frames she was gone, in the blink of an eye.

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

I spotted this young girl on very busy Oxford street in London. She belongs to a Japanese pop culture community called Cosplay and Furries, which is short for "costume play" and refers to the practice of dressing up in costume to resemble anime, manga, sci-fi/fantasy, or anthropomorphized animals. I was intrigued by her creative costume and the attention to detail of her make up. I stopped her and asked if I could take her photo. She agreed and then trotted off.

Virtual Exhibition, December 2023

Taken on Oxford Street in London on October, 7, 2023. I am interested in examining today's youth culture.

Rome Exhibition, Italy, 2024

While walking through the Marais district in Paris, I stumbled upon a group of Amnesty activists marching vigorously down the main boulevard protesting climate change. A little later on that day, while somewhat lost and looking for interesting subjects to shoot, I heard loud voices emanating from a building. I followed the sound into an atrium. It was packed. The activists had come to drink, rest and socialize after their frenzied and obviously energy-zapping march. It is here where I observed this motley crew and where this image was made. It was Sunday, May 26, 2024.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

On my first trip to Vienna, I visited the Leopold Museum with its vast collection of Austrian art, including an impressive collection by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. I was on the top floor of the museum and looked down to view the atrium and architecture of the building. An interesting man was sitting on a sofa beside a photo booth, and I knew I had to get down there as quickly as possible. The man's appearance and the Klimt drawing inside the photo booth caught my attention, and I felt compelled to make a photo.

NYC Exhibition, 2025

After photographing a story on maternal mortality in a hospital in Kapenguria, Kenya, I stepped outside for fresh air.  A young woman stood waiting for a bus, wrapped in a green hijab, framed by lush, green hedges. The symmetry of the moment––her stillness, the layered greens, the quiet, in-between space caught my eye. I took the photo to capture that moment.

Brazil Exhibition, 2025

The photograph “Fragments” reveals a visual metaphor for a crumbling relationship — where the cracks represent unspoken words, accumulated resentments, and hidden pains.

Brussels Street Photography Festival, 2019

NYC Exhibition, 2019

I noticed the colours first from a distance - the teal of the wall and the yellow. Colours always attracts my attention. As I got closer to him, I saw his eyes. Piercing. Staring. I wondered what he was thinking. He looked at me so I lowered my camera. I sat down near him. As he looked away I made this shot.

NYC Exhibition, 2020

The graphic lines the shadows cast against the bright orange light caught my eye. So I waited. When anyone walked through the frame of the scene, I made a shot. This was my favorite. I love how the subject’s head is slightly bowed, revealing the graceful shape of their neck and head in profile.

Paris Exhibition, 2021

I made this series of self portraits on local streets in my city in 2021, a time like no other in my life. Looking for light and color, and wearing my well-worn sun hat, I was drawn to include my shadow, for fun at first, and then deliberately and with more care. I liked the notion of inserting myself into my street story for the day to create a lasting impression. The process was meditative and gave me time to rest my eye from looking outward. A time for self reflection. What does the shadow know?

NYC Exhibition, 2022

The late afternoon January summer light at these east coast Australian ocean baths is joyous. I shot many scenes here where I was visiting for the weekend. As well as the color tones, I love the large wing-like shadow which the subject looks like she is holding up and which, at first glance, has a mysterious origin.

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

I first saw this advertisement from my car on a building not far from where I live. I loved it and knew I wanted to return to see how I could capture it in a street image.

The street is a busy bus thoroughfare with traffic lights opposite the building. It was a challenge to find clear space. I moved out of site into the bus shelter to observe and was rewarded when these workers walked past.

I returned on a later date and was disappointed to find the work had been replaced. Timing is everything.

NYC Exhibition, 2024

I was at our annual agricultural exhibition, which is affectionately known as The Ekka. The immaculately-groomed horses and equestrian riders would return to the stables after their competition round. When this scene presented itself, I dropped to the ground and made several images. The matching alignment of the rider’s legs to the horse’s legs and the stark white against the darkness of the stable made this image my favorite capture.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

They were walking through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with their baby. The baby slept in her stroller off to the side while they took the photograph.

It was ephemeral; on my part, I only managed to take two photographs.

I aim to create a space that feels inviting at first glance and unfolds through time and looking.

I believe the force of a photograph lies in what is not revealed, in the quiet space where imagination begins.

How does their picture look?

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2019

It was a rainy evening in Hong Kong. While on the tram, I looked out the window and saw the streets filled with beautiful neon lights. It was like a colourful, fantastic dream world to me. So I took my camera and sought to capture the dream.

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2020

Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival and WSP Virtual Exhibition, 2023

I took this photo when a snowstorm hit Kyoto as much of Japan faced heavy snowfall in late January 2023. I decided to use a slower shutter speed to help to elaborate the strong wind and falling snow. Taking photos in such conditions was a challenging and unique experience for someone who comes from a tropical country with warm weather throughout the year.

Annual Exhibition in New York City, 2023

I’m often attracted to scenes with quirkiness and humor. So when I spotted this little creature in a butterfly-adorned tulle dress, I immediately thought Cousin Itt from the Addam’s Family had found his match. This must be their wedding day! I then noticed the way her stylish figure was framed by textures, shapes and lines on the ground that added a graphic element to the image. I feel very fortunate because not many people have the opportunity to shoot a bridal portrait of the new Mrs. Itt.

NYC Exhibition, 2019

I tend to be drawn to moments of solitude, and had been watching this man for several moments. He seemed so forlorn and lost in thought, and it spoke to my heart. My first inclination was to engage in an effort to pull him out of his malaise, but realized that sometimes, people just need their times of reflection, even when it may hurt. So, I wanted to allow him his privacy, but then I noticed that pup peeking out from a shopping cart in the background. That did me in. Privacy, be gone…all in the name of the “decisive moment”.

Exhibit in Chelyabinsk, Russia, 2020

Every year, I take photos of Bergdorf’s holiday windows in NYC. My timing was less than optimum this year, with so many whiteouts from the bouncing sunlight against the glass. But the textures in the displays were so great, and the light was perfect to combine the reflections of passersby and some of the textures within. I chose to convert the color file to black and white because I preferred the sense of mystery and monotone in this case places more emphasis on the main subject.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

The man on the left initially attracted my attention by "hanging" from the handles above him that steady passengers while the train is in motion. When he sat down, I noticed this scenario unfold and was intrigued by the juxtaposition of two such disparate stories that were not only suggested by appearance, but divided by the pole as a boundary. Though I didn’t know what caused the man’s blissful expression, I’d like to think their stories came together in a common humanity, because love is contagious.

Exhibition at the Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, Mexico, 2021

Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, 2021

Paris Exhibition, 2021

I'm always drawn to hands, the shapes they make, the act of grasping, reaching, holding on to something. In a city that many categorize as a gray, concrete jungle, I enjoyed finding these pops of colors on hands. It's like finding rare gemstones – they're rubies in the city.

NYC Exhibition, 2022

They reminded me of the young characters you’d see in a coming-of-age film, right down to the young man wearing sunglasses and rocking a floral shirt. A very “Ferris Bueller’s Day Out” vibe but set in the city. I'm always drawn to hands in general, so when she reached out for the pulse check, and he looked me in the eyes, I thought to myself, “Is this thing on?”

India Photo Festival, Hyderabad, India, 2022

I created “Whiplash” as a reflection of a romantic relationship that was ripe with indecisiveness - like a swinging pendulum of being loved, hurt, desire, wanting to forget them, and everything in between.

“Whiplash” was the only constant and always felt the same: sudden, without warning, and painful. As a way of self-reflecting and letting go, I aimed to create a visual representation of the experience: the euphoria, tension, beauty, and chaos of whiplash.

NYC Exhibition, 2026

What stopped me was the stillness, four figures briefly falling into balance as if choreographed. Their colors, postures, and reflections mirror one another, revealing a moment of connection hidden inside ordinary motion. Even as we move independently, we slip into unspoken relationships with the world around us, sharing space without realizing we are part of the same composition.