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ON THE ROAD
Tokyo to ParisThe itinerary was etched not on paper, but in the sole of a worn shoe: Tokyo through Vienna, then onwards to Paris. It became the framework for a relentless, month-long geometry of movement across a continent, a visual diary bound by the hours just preceding sunrise.The day, invariably, would begin around 5 AM. This hour—still, cold — was deliberately chosen. It is the world's breath held, the fragile meniscus between the slumber of night and the brutalist awakening of commerce. To walk these quiet streets was to watch life, in each city, not merely begin, but unfurl.Every city possessed its own distinct, almost tactile, character at this hour. There was the hushed reverence of Tokyo, where the first, solitary figures emerged like ghosts from the neon canyons, giving way to the smooth, efficient rush of the earliest commuters—a precise, organized energy. Then the imperial chill of Vienna, where the grand, baroque facades of the Ringstrasse seemed to stand in silent, dignified judgement of the first tram grinding along its rails. Finally, the atmospheric density of Paris, the pale light catching the zinc rooftops.This transition—the slow, creeping accumulation of people going to work, the intensifying drumbeat of traffic, the collective, surging rush and energy—became the singular subject of the lens.The instruments of this pursuit were the Leica M EV1 and the uncompromising clarity of the Leica M11 Monochrom. Used with a variety of lenses. They were perfectly suited to capturing the silence before the noise. -
STYLE ON THE STREETS
PARISThe best thing about street photography is the cool people I get to meet. This recent portrait from Paris was a highlight. I admire anyone that takes the time and effort to look good, and I love a unique style.
I shot this with my new "King of Bokeh" Leica lens and added some grain in post-processing as well.
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THANK YOU
PARIS WORKSHOPA Big Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended my Street Photography Masterclass in Paris!
It was a true pleasure to meet all of you and witness your passion and unique perspectives as we explored the streets of this incredible city. I hope you found the class inspiring and that you came away with new skills and confidence in your craft.
I genuinely look forward to crossing paths with you somewhere else in the world—perhaps at another workshop or simply shooting side-by-side!
Best wishes on your photography journeys. Keep creating, keep exploring, and keep telling those incredible stories!
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PARIS PHOTO
FESTIVALOne of my favorite times of the year is upon us! The Paris Photo festival. All my favorite photographers, books, and work in one place. The event is on from the 13th - 16th November. Look forward to seeing you all in Paris! -
THE MAN FROM PARIS
STREET ENCOUNTERSOne of my favorite images is this one, taken in Paris. I was sitting in a cafe when this gentleman walked past me, all dressed up and looking like he had just come out of a time machine. I dropped everything, ran out of the cafe, and, doing my best, asked him in French if I could take his picture. The man kindly obliged, and it's still one of my favorite portraits today.