I enjoy observing people as they go about their daily lives, more often than not in modern urban environments. As I go for walks in the city, I strive to capture these fleeting moments, always hoping that they reveal something interesting about my subjects. Occasionally I get lucky, and these galleries are my attempt at showcasing a few of those times.
The vast majority of street images displayed here are known as ‘candid’, meaning spontaneous and not posed. I find that these tend to be more revealing and natural overall than rehearsed situations where the subject inevitably attempts to present their best side, as prompted by the photographer. Also, unlike photographers who may avail themselves of long lenses for street photography, I always try my best to get close to my subject without interfering with what they may be doing. I believe this is better aligned with the spirit of the craft. Together, spontaneity in observation and physical proximity to the subject are central to my interpretation of what street photography is about. I attempt to balance this proximity by including enough of the surroundings so that the subject is not portrayed in isolation. Without a doubt, it is a fine line I try to tread in making interesting images without at the same time becoming a nuisance to others. To date, I have not been called out by anyone on my approach.
I am based in Orlando, FL, USA. Additional locations for my images include Winter Park, Deland, Mount Dora, Saint Augustine, NYC, and Back Bay in Boston, and, most recently, Japan — specifically, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. For those interested in more technical aspects, For street work, I prefer natural light and haave used unobtrusive digital cameras from the Ricoh GR or the Fuji x100 series. Recently, I have moved to a Sony A7CR and a 40mm f/2.5 lens, which seems to me to offer a calmer, more natural perspective in terms of composition. I do not find fixed or prime lenses limiting in any way and I rather enjoy how they challenge my creativity. I typically keep post-processing to a minimum. As you can see, I tend to favor b&w.
I hope you enjoy viewing these images as much as I did making them.
To discuss a photo assignment or to leave a comment or suggestion, please use the form on the Contact tab. You can also find me on Instagram (@dario_boriani.)
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