Street Photography

San Francisco Street Photography | Analog & Digital

My street photographs (analog and digital) were made primarily in San Francisco between 2004 and 2014, during long walks through neighborhoods like SoMa, North Beach, and the Embarcadero. I was drawn to the city’s changing light, its fleeting gestures, and the quiet moments that unfold in public spaces. These images observe people as part of their surroundings — sometimes connected, sometimes isolated — and reflect my fascination with how emotion and architecture shape each other.

Each frame is unscripted, but carefully composed, seeking the poetry that exists within the ordinary. Continue to Portland Observed for the full portrait of Portland’s streets in motion.

An elderly woman with curly hair wearing a flower lei, a headband, and a swimsuit, sitting on a towel on the grass, clasping her knee with her hands, with a distressed facial expression. Surrounding her are scattered personal items and gardening equi
A woman and a man hugging on a beach with rocks in the background
A person wearing a hat and cape standing on city sidewalk, casting a shadow on a wall that looks like they are holding a hammer and a walking stick, with the address '1601 Indiana St' visible above.
A girl is mid-air on a swing at a marina with sailboats docked in the background, while two adults stand watching from below.
A woman with dark, curly hair sits at a counter inside a diner, looking to the side. Behind her, there is a man in a white uniform, likely a worker, with kitchen shelves and equipment visible.
A man dressed in a white shirt, tie, and dark apron stands indoors next to a decorative wall, holding a broom in one hand and a dustpan in the other, with a vacuum cleaner on the floor nearby.
An old streetcar with the number 1814 on it, parked on the street with passengers inside, in front of brick buildings with signage for Civic Center Hotel, and shows trees, traffic signals, and street signs.
An older woman in a trench coat and heels standing on a city sidewalk, waiting to cross the street with cars in the background.
A boy standing inside a mirror image with an excited expression.
Nighttime view of a small restaurant or food stand with a visible menu, window with a person inside, and neon signs including an ATM sign and another sign for a restaurant.
A woman in a sleeveless dress sitting in a hotel lobby, drinking from a glass by a table with books and a glass of wine. The lobby has high ceilings, large windows with curtains, and modern decor with lamps and armchairs.
A black and white photo of an empty indoor public space, possibly a subway station or corridor, with long benches along the wall. There are a couple of people sitting on one of the benches, covered with blankets, and a person standing nearby. The cei
Black and white photo of a restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and diners. A chef in a white uniform stands in the center while diners sit at various tables, some in conversation, others eating.
A young woman standing outdoors next to a bicycle, wearing a denim skirt, flip-flops, and a cropped top with a cardigan, in front of a house with horizontal siding.
An industrial scene featuring abandoned silos and warehouses behind a chain-link fence, with railroad tracks in the foreground and warning signs on the fence.
Black and white photo of military and political officials on a platform at an outdoor event. Seven individuals are visible, some in military uniforms and others in suits. One soldier is waving, and another woman is taking a photograph.
A person sitting cross-legged with their back to the camera in front of a large outdoor abstract concrete sculpture with water features, surrounded by trees.
A woman in a long dress stands outside a door with mosaic tile walls and a man in the background sitting inside, looking at his phone.
A black-and-white photo of a man standing on a golf course, focused on his phone, with tall palm trees casting long shadows nearby. In the background, there are city buildings and hills.
Empty diner with a person standing at a counter, along with chairs and artwork on the walls.
Young woman with curly hair and sunglasses standing on a city street with cars and buildings.
A woman with blonde hair in sunglasses, wearing a polka dot dress and a white collar, sits on the grass in a park, holding a bag on her lap. Next to her, a person is lying face down on the ground, wearing a hoodie and pants. Books, a magazine, and a
Two pizzas on a table in a pizzeria with a woman sitting alone at a small table in the background, looking toward the camera. The pizzeria has a counter with various kitchen items and a rack with plates.
Black and white photo of two people standing on a balcony of an apartment building at night, talking to each other.
Sam's hamburger joint in North beach, San Francisco
Black and white photo of downtown city street with tall buildings, decorative street lamps, a one-way sign pointing left, and people walking.