City Mood
A lifestyle portrait series shot across Seoul’s vibrant backstreets — spontaneous, intimate, and full of subtle narratives within urban motion.
Client
Kholisa Awoe
Country code
JKT
Category
Experimental
Date
June 2024
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The Journey
Origin of the Series
This project began without a brief or agenda, just a desire to reconnect with the street. I wandered through the Financial District during early dawns, capturing moments when the city felt like it exhaled before waking.
Emotional Intention
The work wasn’t about documentation, it was about tension. I wanted to photograph stillness inside chaos. Shadows stretching across pavement, people lost in thought, glass buildings reflecting nothing but clouds.
Unexpected Discovery
What I found wasn’t just geometry, it was rhythm. From crosswalk patterns to fire escapes casting long shadows, the city had a silent visual pulse waiting to be framed.
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Visual Language
Geometry meets emotion.
Stylistic Direction
Every shot embraced contrast, between human presence and architectural dominance. I leaned into black & white edits to strip away distraction and spotlight form, space, and texture.
Tools & Techniques
Using a compact mirrorless camera with a 35mm prime lens, I kept my gear light. Most shots were candid. No staging, no retakes. Natural light and sharp lines did the work.
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The Outcome
An unexpected ripple.
Community Response
The series resonated with other urban artists and architects. It was later featured in an indie zine and led to a pop-up print show in Brooklyn.
Client Evolution
Following the release, I was approached for two campaigns: one from a heritage sneaker brand, and another from a city tourism board wanting “non-touristy” visuals.
Selected Work
A collection of lifestyle and fashion photography projects — from intimate portraits to visual brand stories.
