Urban Frame - Washington, D.C.
Street Photography in the Nation’s Capital and Beyond.
The 3 Essential Street Photography Books for Every Collector
Improve your street photography by studying the masters. Read our review of Robert Frank, Alex Webb, and Ernst Haas to learn how to master composition, light, and storytelling.
Washington DC Street Photography: Documenting the “No Kings” Rally
Documenting the “No Kings” rally through Washington DC street photography. Explore how protest, symbolism, and urban energy come together in powerful, layered street images from the nation’s capital.
The Golden Hour of Transit: Street Photography at Grand Central Terminal
Explore the cinematic world of street photography at Grand Central Terminal. Tips on lighting, composition, and capturing the soul of New York City’s most iconic transit hub.
Subterranean Soul: Street Photography in the NYC Subway
When a historic blizzard and biting cold turned the streets of Manhattan into an arctic tundra, the "street photography" didn't stop—it simply moved underground. Forced off the sidewalks by heavy snow, I spent the day documenting the labyrinthine world of the New York City Subway.
The Art of the Pivot: Finding New York in the "Wrong" Conditions
New York didn't give me the Lunar New Year I planned for, but it gave me a set of images that feel much more personal.
Captured in a Cold Snap: Street Photography During a NYC Blizzard
Street Photography in a Blizzard
Urban Textures: Discovering Bologna’s Soul Through Street Photography
I’ve always believed that the best way to understand a city is to walk its streets without a map. In the first post of my new series, Urban Textures, I took my camera to Bologna to capture the candid moments, dramatic light, and daily rhythm of Italian life.
Why These YouTube Channels Are Some of my Favorite Resources for Street Photography
Looking to improve your street photography? In this post, I share three outstanding YouTube channels—AskMOTT, Faizal Westcott, and Tatiana Hopper—that offer practical street photography techniques, creative insight, and artistic inspiration. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your visual voice, these creators provide real-world guidance to help you see better, shoot with intention, and grow your street photography skills.
Fishing vs. Hunting in Street Photography: Two Techniques for Seeing the Street
Explore fishing vs. hunting in street photography, their differences, benefits, and how to know which approach fits your style on the street.
Why Traveling With One Simple Camera Is a Smart Move for Street Photography
The benefits of traveling with just one camera for street photographers.
The Ultimate Guide to Indoor Street Photography: Washington DC Edition
Stuck in the rain? Discover why the National Gallery of Art is the best spot for indoor street photography in Washington DC. Learn the best locations, camera settings, and tips for capturing candid moments.
Street Photography in Washington DC: Everyday Theater on Familiar Streets
Street Photography in Washington DC
How to Explain Street Photography to People Who Don’t Get It
Explaining street photography to people who don’t get it.
Documenting Dissent: Washington DC Street Photography at Pershing Park
Refuse fascism protest in Washington DC
Planning Street Photography in a New City
Planning a Street Photography Trip to a New City
Street Photography in a Snowstorm: Washington, DC at Walking Speed
Photographing Capitol Hill in the Snow
Framing the Future and Documenting Dissent
Street photography documenting free speech and activism.
Why Light Is Everything in Street Photography
Why light is important in street photography
Why I’m Creating a Street Photography Project About Chinatowns
A street photography post about my Chinatown project.