Photography

Henri Cartier-Bresson
“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart, and head.”

When I moved to the UK to pursue my PhD at York, I was excited to get my first DSLR camera to document the novel enviroment around me.

I started with an APS-C DSLR from Nikon, which served me well as a starting point until I began exploring street photography. However, its slow focus speed was an issue on the streets. In 2023, I upgraded to a 35 mm (full-frame) mirrorless from Canon, which is now my main camera. Being full frame, it allows more light onto the sensor, which is especially useful for night photography.

I discovered enjoyment in photography from a desire to “capture” time and reflecting on it later. Initially, I found myself taking photos primarily when visiting new places or during trips. As I also enjoy walking outdoors, street photography became a natural way for me to continue capturing these frozen moments in time and experimenting with light as I stroll.