The allure of street photography

Documenting urban life, the essence of cities, allows us to convey visual stories of the daily lives of those who inhabit them. Fleeting moments, mirrored shadows, bodies in motion, can build interesting reflections.

In the 1960s and 1970s, New York was documented through the eyes of Joel Meyerowitz and Vivian Mayer, among many others, establishing street photography as a respected photographic genre.

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However, in the early decades of the 20th century, Paris was the birthplace of photographers shooting in the streets. Famous names such as Henri Cartier-Bresson (considered the father of street photography), Robert Doisneau, and Eugene Atget were pioneers of this photographic genre..