The Street Photographer as Flâneur

In this video, I reflect on the art of slowing down and seeing the world like a flâneur—a mindful observer of the streets. Street photography isn't just about people or decisive moments. It's about presence, light, and details.

I draw connections between my experience as a street skateboarder and my photography process. With the Ricoh GR IIIx in my pocket, I walk with intention, photographing textures, sculptures, shadows, architecture, and all the mundane beauty of urban life.

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
-How slowing down improves your photography
-Why photographing without people can be liberating
-Using the Ricoh GR IIIx for macro and minimalism
-How to enter a flow state through observation
-The connection between skateboarding and street shooting

📍 Filmed in: Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
📸 Camera: Ricoh GR IIIx

🧘‍♂️ Reimagine street photography as a form of meditation.
📷 See the streets like a skater sees a curb—as a creative opportunity.

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#StreetPhotography #Flaneur #RicohGRIIIx #UrbanExplorer #PhotoPhilosophy #MindfulPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ShootWithoutPeople #SlowPhotography #MacroStreet