SIN WORLD

 Focusing on color was a bit of a challenge for me at first. Where I’m located, there’s not a whole lot of vibrant color in the environment, so recalibrating my attention to see color more intentionally took effort. But that’s also what made it exciting. When color did show up, it stood out  almost like it demanded attention. I had to be ready to react quickly to capture those natural moments before they disappeared. It made me slow down and really look , instead of just snapping what was in front of me. Elevating color to the forefront changed how I saw the street it became more about waiting for that pop or contrast that could bring an image to life Some of my images definitely reflect a connection between color and mood. For instance, in one photo, a person walked past a dull gray wall while wearing a bright red jacket. That red didn’t just stand out visually it added energy, emotion, and even a sense of urgency to the scene. I’ve come to see that color can set the tone ...

 

I chose Mathias Wasik because his work resonates deeply with me on multiple levels. I’m especially drawn to street photography that goes beyond capturing random moments to instead reveal something deeper whether it’s tension, subtext, intimacy, or contradiction in everyday urban life. Wasik does this exceptionally well. His work balances documentary truth with artistic sensitivity; he doesn’t just chase quirky or dramatic scenes, but instead photographs with a clear sense of purpose. Through his use of color, composition, and gesture, he explores what it means to be human in crowded, often chaotic environments. What also sets him apart for me is his personal background having grown up as an immigrant and working in human rights activism, he brings a heightened awareness of identity, power, and social dynamics to his photography. That ethical and intentional approach is something I deeply admire and think is too often missing in street photography today.       Studyin...