Lee Friedlander

Friedlander is an American photographer born in 1934 whose art was mainly based on street photography in the city. His work has many elements of reflection and a quirky and unique feel. Friedlander’s work is characterized by his distinctive use of reflections, shadows, and complex compositions. He often incorporates elements such as storefront windows, street signs, and car reflections to create layered and visually intricate images. His photographs capture the energy and complexity of urban environments, offering a unique perspective on everyday life.

Naoya Hatakeyama

Hatakeyama is a Japanese photographer born in 1958 who uses elements that explore the intersection of nature and the built environment, presenting a unique perspective on the evolving relationship between humans and their surroundings. A commonality with some of his photos is the usage of water, either as droplets on a window or water on the ground to create a reflection as shown below.

Lisette Model

Model is an Austrian-born American photographer born in 1901 that is known for frank humanism and street photography. Most of her portraits were of women and their life around New York City. She was born in Vienna, Austria, and began her artistic training as a pianist. However, she later shifted her focus to photography and moved to Paris in the 1930s to study the medium. Her photographic style was characterized by bold compositions, dramatic contrasts, and a strong sense of graphic design. Model’s work often challenged traditional notions of beauty and highlighted the raw and unfiltered aspects of everyday life.

Robert Holden

Holden is a American photographer that explores themes of traveling. His Burning House Project was about taking a photo of what is important to you and the things you would take with you if your house is burning down. Through this project, he urged audiences to think about what is really important to them.