I’m a street photographer based in Vancouver, drawn to the quiet rhythm of everyday life. My love for photography started in the late ’90s — back when film taught you to slow down and really see. I was inspired by my mom who had a love for taking photos of nature and animals.

Over the years, I’ve experimented with flowers, food, and travel photography, chasing color and composition wherever I could find it. But I found my place in street and art photography — where the unscripted moments live.

I’m inspired by everyday scenery and the way people move through it — especially when it comes to unique fashion. A cracked sidewalk, a passing glance, a bold outfit in the rain — it’s all part of the story. Vancouver’s streets are full of texture and character, and I share what catches my eye.

1. What one piece of advice would you give street photographers just starting out?

   My advice is to look at the world as one big photo waiting to happen. Sometimes it’s the way light cuts across a wall, sometimes it’s a shadow that feels alive, or just the way someone moves through the street. I’m always asking myself — is this better in color, or would it hit harder in black and white? For me, photography is about having fun, staying curious, and catching those moments that feel real.

2. What are your top two places in Vancouver for shooting and why?

   I love shooting on Commercial Drive, where people’s style and energy make every corner interesting. The Drive has a vintage aesthetic that creates a perfect backdrop for my photography.

   I’m also drawn to Gastown near the DTES, where the clash between wealth and poverty shows up in the streets. The old buildings there filter the light in ways that make the city feel cinematic.

3. Which three street photographers have influenced your work the most?

   My influences are Jacques Henri Lartigue, Fred Herzog, and Barry Johnson — each of them reminds me to stay honest, spontaneous, and textured in how I shoot.
   

4. Describe your work using up to four keywords.

   If I had to sum up my style in four words, I’d say: Textured, Evocative, Atmospheric, Unscripted
   

5. Tell us about (up to 5) books, music or other art forms that influence your photography.

   Beyond photography, I’m inspired by the moods of Expressionism and Impressionism, the grit of 90’s grunge music and its album covers. I also love the stylized worlds of directors like Tim Burton and Quentin Tarantino.