INTERVIEW INTERVIEW April 8, 2020 STREET PRACTICE Photography by Leroy fong Interview by Melanie Meggs Leroy Fong is a Singaporean street photographer with a unique eye for capturing life as it happens. Through his lens, he captures the beauty of everyday life in the streets of Singapore and other cities he has traveled to. His photographs are characterized by an aesthetic that is both mellow and inviting, bringing the viewer into a world of dusty street signs and everyday people simply going about their lives. Starting out simply as a hobby to document his newborn son, Leroy soon grew passionate about photography, recognizing the unique way it allowed him to capture moments of life that could be easily forgotten. Leroy is a street photographer whose work is deeply rooted in capturing the essence of local living. Through his images, viewers can experience the texture and character of Singaporean streets and the people who inhabit them. His photographs are a testament to his unique skill and creative vision that bridges the gap between art and everyday life. “I started with photography in 2001 when my son was born and I borrowed a digital camera from a friend to document my son's birth and next three months.” IN CONVERSATION WITH LEROY FONG THE PICTORIAL LIST: Where do you find your inspiration Leroy? LEROY FONG: My inspiration comes from magazines and Instagram. TPL: Has your style of photographing changed since you first started? LF: I think so definitely, because of the introduction of smartphones with their improved capabilities. TPL: Who are your favourite artists/photographers? LF: Fan Ho and Vivian Maier TPL: Where is your favourite place/s to photograph? LF: Taiwan and Japan Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it. - Lao Tzu TPL: What characteristics do you think you need to become a good street photographer? LF: Impulsiveness but yet patience too. TPL: Have you ever been involved in the artistic world before photography? LF: Never before! TPL: Do you think equipment is important in achieving your vision in your photography? LF: I don't use much sophisticated equipment. Whatever is available to capture that moment is most important to me. TPL: "If I wasn't photographing what would I be doing?... LF: Forex and Futures Trading." Leroy's journey with photography has been an inspiring one, showing us that it is never too late to start something new. He has gone from never having taken a photo to capturing the colors and vibrancy of the streets. His passion for photography is truly inspiring and a reminder to us all that we should take the time to pursue our passions. If you want to follow Leroy's journey and appreciate his art, then follow him on Instagram. VIEW LEROY'S PORTFOLIO Leroy's instagram >>> read more interviews >>> MARCH FORWARD Through photography, Suzanne Phoenix creates a space for representation, recognition, and resistance — ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are seen, heard, and celebrated. FLUX: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion Amy Newton-McConnel embraces unpredictability, finding structure within chaos and allowing light to guide the composition. AN ODE TO SPONTANEITY AND SERENDIPITY Meera Nerurkar captures not just what is seen but also what is felt, turning the everyday into something worth a second glance. THAT’S HOW IT IS Luisa Montagna explores the fluid nature of reality - how it shifts depending on the observer, emphasizing that subjective perception takes precedence over objective truth. FUTURE HACKNEY Don Travis and Wayne Crichlow are the photographers and community advocates behind Future Hackney, merging photographic activism and social engagement to amplify inner-city marginalized communities' voices. DAYDREAM IN MEMORIES OF YOUTH Stephanie Duprie Routh's new book and exhibition serves as a layered visual diary that examines sensuality, through retrospection while examining the complexities of aging. LIMINAL SPACES Through her art, Anna Tut aims to bring attention to the complexities of femininity, challenging societal norms and highlighting the often, unseen emotional landscapes women navigate daily. DO YOU SEE MY SILENT TEARS DRYING UP THE STREETS? Justine Georget's photography explores the melancholy and detachment of urban life, capturing the silent struggles and emotional depth of city dwellers through her thoughtful street compositions. LA EDITION Step into the world of John Kayacan, where Los Angeles comes alive in cinematic frames—vibrant streets, hidden corners, and untold stories unfold in every shot, revealing the soul of the city. THROUGH MY FIRST LENS Discover the vibrant world of Madrid’s El Rastro through Carmen Solana Cires' lens. Her project captures the market's rich history, cultural diversity, and the essence of human connection. FRAGMENTS OF MEMORY Dasha Darvaj Umrigar's third-semester photo story captures the melancholic transformation of a once vibrant home, now reduced to mere whispers of solitude and loss. THE ART OF ANALOGUE In a digital era, Paul Cooklin's devotion to analogue photography elevates his work to timeless artistry, where light and chemistry intertwine, creating mesmerising, evocative images that honour the craft's rich heritage. CONNECTED DICHOTOMIES Tatyana Mazok's photography transcends art, weaving life's threads into evocative diptychs that reveal interconnected narratives, challenging us to see the beauty and complexity in our shared experiences. EPHEMERAL RHYTHMS Edwin Carungay's "Boardwalk Diary" captures the vibrant, raw essence of life at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, celebrating the diverse and unfiltered humanity that converges along California's iconic coastline. THE ART OF SELF Mia Depaola's photography inspires self-awareness, capturing the beauty of the human spirit and immortalizing it through her insightful lens. TRUE LIFE IMPRESSIONS Matthias Godde's meticulously curates photographs that blend observation with introspection, resonating with profound emotional depth and infused with wit, irony, and occasional absurdity. NATURE KNOWS NO PAUSE Through her photographs Ann Petruckevitch captures the resilience of nature amidst the challenges of climate change, serving as a reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. URBAN ECHOES Through his project “Echo,” Rowell B. Timoteo extends an invitation to explore the vibrant streets of San Fernando, where his lens captures the nuanced interplay of light, shadow, and human emotion. COLORS OF A GREY CITY In Rafa Rojas' photography project, we witness the convergence of passion and purpose, a visual ode to the city of São Paulo he calls home. PRIMAL INSTINCT Tara Sellios invites us to explore the interplay of life and death, of decay and beauty, and to find within that juxtaposition a reflection of our own existential journey. OPPORTUNITIES The Pictorial List partners with International Photography Awards, enhancing resources for photographers worldwide. We interview IPA founder Hossein Farmani, a visionary in photography. MINIMALIST REVERIE Nazanin Davari's minimalist style invites you to an imaginative world where silence and freedom converge, painting unseen beauty with her lens. THE AUTHENTIC GAZE: THE DON'T SMILE PROJECT Delve into the visual anthology of urban youth, a collection of moments where the mundane transcends into the profound, sparked by the click of Amy Horowitz's camera. BLACK AND WHITE WITH A THREAD OF RED Valeria Cunha is fascinated by the street, using it as inspiration to find structure amidst the confusion. Her photography creates intriguing connections and relationships through dynamic compositions that convey emotion. TALES OF A CITY With a passion for exploring the world through his camera lens, Seigar brings a unique perspective to his art, infused with reflections, colors, and icons.

I strive to create images that elegantly articulate the totality of existence, focusing heavily on life’s underlying instinctive, carnal nature in the face of fragility and impermanence. The concept of morality in relation to mortality has possessed a significant presence within the history of art, ranging from altarpieces to the work of the Dutch vanitas painters. Manifesting melancholic, seemingly damning themes with beauty and precision, as these artists did, results in an image that is seductive, forcing the viewer to look, despite its apparent grotesque and morbid nature. Through these images, I aspire to make apparent the restlessness of a life that is knowingly so temporary and vulnerable. I have always thought of my work as theater or as a book, with each series being an act or a chapter. In my prior work, the content was fleshy and lush, using wine and blood as frequent allegorical symbols inspired by Bacchanalia and Christian iconography. I now journey into a new narrative world where the feast has dried up and pleasure has subsided, transformed, and ultimately, transcended. The wine is replaced by dirt and the flesh has withered away to the bone in a seemingly apocalyptic way. Insects, including moths, beetles, cicadas and locusts are significant characters, multiplying throughout the series and eventually overtaking the tableaux. They introduce a heightened sense of the frantic primal instinct that exists within all living creatures, including humans. End of the world imagery and depictions of Hell from art history, as well as literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, has been a source of inspiration. These works possess a dramatic, eccentric, visceral chaos, while simultaneously possessing an ornate, sensual and romantic quality. Last Judgement paintings, like that from Michelangelo and Bosch, often depict skies filled with constellations of falling or flying angels, creatures and demons, which has become referential for the composition of the figures. The concept of Hell is varied and open to interpretation. It can be an actual physical terrain or a space within ourselves. As the work continues to evolve, it takes on even more of an earthiness while exploring themes of transcendence through suffering. It is moving toward being focused on the concept of arriving at Paradise as a result of having walked through Hell. TARA SELLIOS ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I strive to create images that elegantly articulate the totality of existence, focusing heavily on life’s underlying instinctive, carnal nature in the face of fragility and impermanence. The concept of morality in relation to mortality has possessed a significant presence within the history of art, ranging from altarpieces to the work of the Dutch vanitas painters. Manifesting melancholic, seemingly damning themes with beauty and precision, as these artists did, results in an image that is seductive, forcing the viewer to look, despite its apparent grotesque and morbid nature. Through these images, I aspire to make apparent the restlessness of a life that is knowingly so temporary and vulnerable. I have always thought of my work as theater or as a book, with each series being an act or a chapter. In my prior work, the content was fleshy and lush, using wine and blood as frequent allegorical symbols inspired by Bacchanalia and Christian iconography. I now journey into a new narrative world where the feast has dried up and pleasure has subsided, transformed, and ultimately, transcended. The wine is replaced by dirt and the flesh has withered away to the bone in a seemingly apocalyptic way. Insects, including moths, beetles, cicadas and locusts are significant characters, multiplying throughout the series and eventually overtaking the tableaux. They introduce a heightened sense of the frantic primal instinct that exists within all living creatures, including humans. End of the world imagery and depictions of Hell from art history, as well as literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, has been a source of inspiration. These works possess a dramatic, eccentric, visceral chaos, while simultaneously possessing an ornate, sensual and romantic quality. Last Judgement paintings, like that from Michelangelo and Bosch, often depict skies filled with constellations of falling or flying angels, creatures and demons, which has become referential for the composition of the figures. The concept of Hell is varied and open to interpretation. It can be an actual physical terrain or a space within ourselves. As the work continues to evolve, it takes on even more of an earthiness while exploring themes of transcendence through suffering. It is moving toward being focused on the concept of arriving at Paradise as a result of having walked through Hell. LOCATION Boston UNITED STATES CAMERA/S Zone VI 8x10 Field Camera CATEGORY fine art photography WEBSITE http://www.tarasellios.com/ @TARASELLIOS @TARA.SELLIOS FEATURES // Primal Instinct

I started doing photography back in 1975 mostly inspired by my father who developed his own photos at our house in Brazil and bought me a 35mm Zeiss camera. My main subjects are documentary, street, portraits and landscapes. I try to move freely among them, both in black and white but mainly in color. I am now from Porto, Portugal but actually lived in many places, being Spanish with double Brazilian nationality. ANDRES GONZALEZ be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I started doing photography back in 1975 mostly inspired by my father who developed his own photos at our house in Brazil and bought me a 35mm Zeiss camera. My main subjects are documentary, street, portraits and landscapes. I try to move freely among them, both in black and white but mainly in color. I am now from Porto, Portugal but actually lived in many places, being Spanish with double Brazilian nationality. LOCATION Porto PORTUGAL CAMERA Nikon CATEGORY street, documentary, landscapes, portraits @DESHABITUA FEATURES // Personal Visions

As a documentary photographer, my work seeks to explore the lives of communities often pushed to the margins of society. For over ten years, I have immersed myself in the fascinating yet complex world of street and documentary photography, influenced by masters such as Saul Leiter, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Josef Koudelka. What began as a journey to capture single moments on the street evolved into a deeper pursuit of storytelling through my images. I am particularly drawn to the borders and edges of society, places where cultures intersect — sometimes smoothly, other times with friction. This tension, these stories of resilience, adaptation, and struggle, continually shape my work. From documenting Serbs in Kosovo to spending time with Native Americans, I’ve had the privilege of accessing communities whose lives are rarely seen up close. Since relocating to the United States in 2022, I’ve pursued projects that reflect my passion for long-term, immersive documentation. Each project is a step further into the narratives of people whose stories often go unheard. These voices fuel my passion for social documentary photography, guiding me to tell stories that matter. WAYAN BARRE ARTIST'S STATEMENT // As a documentary photographer, my work seeks to explore the lives of communities often pushed to the margins of society. For over ten years, I have immersed myself in the fascinating yet complex world of street and documentary photography, influenced by masters such as Saul Leiter, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Josef Koudelka. What began as a journey to capture single moments on the street evolved into a deeper pursuit of storytelling through my images. I am particularly drawn to the borders and edges of society, places where cultures intersect — sometimes smoothly, other times with friction. This tension, these stories of resilience, adaptation, and struggle, continually shape my work. From documenting Serbs in Kosovo to spending time with Native Americans, I’ve had the privilege of accessing communities whose lives are rarely seen up close. Since relocating to the United States in 2022, I’ve pursued projects that reflect my passion for long-term, immersive documentation. Each project is a step further into the narratives of people whose stories often go unheard. These voices fuel my passion for social documentary photography, guiding me to tell stories that matter. LOCATION New Orleans UNITED STATES CAMERA/S Sony A1 CATEGORY documentary WEBSITE https://wayanbarre.com/ @WAYANBARRE FEATURES // Behind The Plants

INTERVIEW INTERVIEW March 2, 2025 FLUX Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion Photography by Amy Newton-McConnel Interview by Melanie Meggs Amy Newton-McConnel’s photography reinterprets light and movement, constructing a visual dialogue that shifts between the tangible and the abstract. Through the technique of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), Amy disrupts conventional perspectives, using the camera as a tool for spontaneity and experimentation. Rather than capturing static moments, her work embraces fluidity, where motion dictates form, and light serves as both subject and medium. By dissolving recognizable structures, she invites the viewer to engage with images that exist beyond the constraints of literal interpretation, prompting a reconsideration of how movement shapes perception. Amy’s work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Arizona and is part of the permanent collection at Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children in Phoenix. Her photography has been featured previously here on The Pictorial List, and in numerous digital and print publications, including Hintology, ICM Photography Magazine, Spectaculum Magazine, Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine, and Women United Art Magazine. These platforms have recognized her ability to push the boundaries of photographic storytelling through abstraction. Her series, ‘Flux: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion’, examines the interplay of structured precision and organic unpredictability. Through controlled camera movements, she captures ephemeral moments, composing images that evoke rhythm and energy. Amy’s approach to ICM is grounded in a study of lines, textures, and colors, reshaping visual perception by merging movement and stillness into a unified composition. The blurred contours and layered tonalities in these images suggest an evolving transformation, capturing the fluid nature of time and space. By integrating ICM techniques with a focused conceptual framework, Amy constructs compositions that extend beyond the frame. Her work does not seek to depict reality but rather to reinterpret it, offering an alternative lens through which to engage with the transient nature of experience. In this interview, she discusses her artistic process, the conceptual underpinnings of ‘Flux: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion’, and the role of abstraction in contemporary photography. “‘Flux’ began as an exploration of movement and transformation, without a rigid narrative in mind. I was drawn to the way shifting forms and layered textures could evoke different emotions and interpretations. As the project evolved, I found that themes of energy, fluidity, and impermanence naturally emerged, shaping the direction of the work. It was a balance between intentionality and discovery — allowing the process to guide me while remaining attuned to the emotional resonance of each piece.” IN CONVERSATION WITH AMY NEWTON-MCCONNELL THE PICTORIAL LIST: How do you define the boundary between control and unpredictability in Flux? Do you see motion as a tool to shape the image, or does it become a subject in itself? AMY: The boundary between control and unpredictability is fluid—I guide the motion, but I also embrace the unexpected. Motion is both a tool and a subject; I use it to sculpt the image, yet it also takes on a life of its own, shaping the final composition in ways I can’t fully anticipate. The interplay between these elements is what makes the work dynamic—it's about finding harmony in chaos and allowing the movement to speak for itself. TPL: In this series, how do you determine the degree of abstraction? Were there moments where the original subject remained visible, or was total transformation your goal? AMY: Total transformation was my goal in this series. I wanted to push the original subject beyond recognition, allowing form, color, and movement to take precedence over representation. The process was about dissolving the familiar and creating something entirely new — an image that exists in its own space, independent of its source. By embracing abstraction to this degree, I aimed to evoke emotion and interpretation without the constraints of a recognizable subject. TPL: ‘Flux’ suggests a dialogue between order and chaos — do you find yourself drawn more to one aspect over the other when composing your images? AMY: I find myself drawn to discovering order within the chaos. While the process of creating ‘Flux’ embraces unpredictability, my instinct is to seek structure within that movement — whether through composition, balance, or the interplay of light and form. The tension between these elements is what makes the work compelling to me. Chaos provides energy and spontaneity, but finding moments of harmony within it is what ultimately shapes the final image. 'Distended', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Drift', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Convergence', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Curvature', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Conic', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Celestial', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Bounce', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Bloom', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Passage', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Mosaic', © Amy Newton-McConnel TPL: Light is a crucial element in ‘Flux’. How do you manipulate light sources to achieve the sense of depth and radiance in your images? AMY: I don’t manipulate the light source itself; instead, I manipulate the direction of light through my camera using intentional camera movement. By shifting the camera during exposure, I reshape how light interacts with the scene, creating a sense of depth and radiance. This technique allows me to stretch, blur, and layer light in ways that transform the original subject, emphasizing motion and energy rather than fixed form. TPL: Are there particular types of light—natural, artificial, or mixed—that lend themselves best to the visual language of ‘Flux’? AMY: For ‘Flux’, I worked exclusively with artificial light in an outdoor environment during the evening, where natural light was minimal. Artificial light lends itself well to the visual language of the series because of its intensity, directionality, and the way it interacts with movement. The contrast between light and darkness enhances the sense of depth and fluidity, allowing me to sculpt the image through intentional camera movement. This controlled yet dynamic interplay of light helps create the transformation I seek in the work. I aim to evoke emotion and interpretation without the constraints of a recognizable subject. TPL: When working on ‘Flux’, did you have a consistent technical approach, or was each image a result of experimentation and discovery? AMY: Every image in ‘Flux’ was the result of experimentation and discovery. Each movement of the camera introduced new possibilities, and I embraced the unpredictability of the results. This approach kept the work dynamic, allowing me to respond to the light, motion, and composition in the moment rather than adhering to a predetermined outcome. TPL: Were there any unexpected technical challenges in translating your vision into final images? How did you overcome them? AMY: There were no technical challenges in translating my vision into the final images—only the unpredictability of the outcome. Since ‘Flux’ was built on experimentation, I embraced the lack of control as part of the process. Rather than seeing unpredictability as an obstacle, I allowed it to guide the work, shaping each image in ways I couldn’t fully anticipate. TPL: Abstraction allows for multiple interpretations. Do you prefer viewers to approach your work with an open perspective, or are there specific narratives you hope they uncover? AMY: I want viewers to approach my work with an open mind and create their own stories. Abstraction allows for a wide range of interpretations, and I believe that the beauty of ‘Flux’ lies in its ability to evoke different emotions and thoughts in each person. Rather than guiding the viewer toward a specific narrative, I want the images to be a personal experience, allowing each individual to bring their own perspective to the work. 'Flutter'. © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Entanglement', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Electromagnetic', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Veined Glow', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Whirlwind', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Undulation', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Symphony', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Rebound', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Turbulence', © Amy Newton-McConnel 'Tendril', © Amy Newton-McConnel TPL: Your work has a painterly quality, reminiscent of Abstract Expressionism. Are there particular painters, photographers, or artistic movements that inspire your approach? AMY: I am inspired by all forms of abstract art, particularly Cubism, Expressionism, and Abstract Expressionism. These movements' focus on breaking down form and conveying emotion through abstract means resonates deeply with my own approach. I draw from their exploration of perspective, color, and emotional depth, which I incorporate into my photographic process. The raw energy and freedom found in these artistic styles influence how I capture movement and transformation. TPL: How do you prepare for a shoot? Do you pre-visualize a composition, or do you let intuition guide your movements? AMY: I don’t begin with a fixed composition in mind. Instead, I experiment with different camera movements and let my intuition guide me through the process. Each shoot is a fluid exploration, where I respond to the light, motion, and energy in the moment. This approach allows for spontaneity and discovery, ensuring that each image evolves organically rather than being constrained by a predetermined vision. ‘Flux’ is not just about capturing reality but about transforming it, using intentional camera movement to dissolve familiar forms and create images that exist independently of their source. Rather than seeking complete control, Amy Newton-McConnel embraces unpredictability, finding structure within chaos and allowing light to guide the composition. For her, photography is a deeply intuitive process — one that lets her lose herself in the rhythm of movement, embrace uncertainty, and discover unexpected moments. VIEW AMY'S PORTFOLIO Read Pictorial Story "Multiplicity" >>> Website >>> Instagram >>> read more interviews >>> MARCH FORWARD Through photography, Suzanne Phoenix creates a space for representation, recognition, and resistance — ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are seen, heard, and celebrated. FLUX: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion Amy Newton-McConnel embraces unpredictability, finding structure within chaos and allowing light to guide the composition. AN ODE TO SPONTANEITY AND SERENDIPITY Meera Nerurkar captures not just what is seen but also what is felt, turning the everyday into something worth a second glance. THAT’S HOW IT IS Luisa Montagna explores the fluid nature of reality - how it shifts depending on the observer, emphasizing that subjective perception takes precedence over objective truth. FUTURE HACKNEY Don Travis and Wayne Crichlow are the photographers and community advocates behind Future Hackney, merging photographic activism and social engagement to amplify inner-city marginalized communities' voices. DAYDREAM IN MEMORIES OF YOUTH Stephanie Duprie Routh's new book and exhibition serves as a layered visual diary that examines sensuality, through retrospection while examining the complexities of aging. LIMINAL SPACES Through her art, Anna Tut aims to bring attention to the complexities of femininity, challenging societal norms and highlighting the often, unseen emotional landscapes women navigate daily. DO YOU SEE MY SILENT TEARS DRYING UP THE STREETS? Justine Georget's photography explores the melancholy and detachment of urban life, capturing the silent struggles and emotional depth of city dwellers through her thoughtful street compositions. LA EDITION Step into the world of John Kayacan, where Los Angeles comes alive in cinematic frames—vibrant streets, hidden corners, and untold stories unfold in every shot, revealing the soul of the city. THROUGH MY FIRST LENS Discover the vibrant world of Madrid’s El Rastro through Carmen Solana Cires' lens. Her project captures the market's rich history, cultural diversity, and the essence of human connection. FRAGMENTS OF MEMORY Dasha Darvaj Umrigar's third-semester photo story captures the melancholic transformation of a once vibrant home, now reduced to mere whispers of solitude and loss. THE ART OF ANALOGUE In a digital era, Paul Cooklin's devotion to analogue photography elevates his work to timeless artistry, where light and chemistry intertwine, creating mesmerising, evocative images that honour the craft's rich heritage. CONNECTED DICHOTOMIES Tatyana Mazok's photography transcends art, weaving life's threads into evocative diptychs that reveal interconnected narratives, challenging us to see the beauty and complexity in our shared experiences. EPHEMERAL RHYTHMS Edwin Carungay's "Boardwalk Diary" captures the vibrant, raw essence of life at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, celebrating the diverse and unfiltered humanity that converges along California's iconic coastline. THE ART OF SELF Mia Depaola's photography inspires self-awareness, capturing the beauty of the human spirit and immortalizing it through her insightful lens. TRUE LIFE IMPRESSIONS Matthias Godde's meticulously curates photographs that blend observation with introspection, resonating with profound emotional depth and infused with wit, irony, and occasional absurdity. NATURE KNOWS NO PAUSE Through her photographs Ann Petruckevitch captures the resilience of nature amidst the challenges of climate change, serving as a reflection on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. URBAN ECHOES Through his project “Echo,” Rowell B. Timoteo extends an invitation to explore the vibrant streets of San Fernando, where his lens captures the nuanced interplay of light, shadow, and human emotion. COLORS OF A GREY CITY In Rafa Rojas' photography project, we witness the convergence of passion and purpose, a visual ode to the city of São Paulo he calls home. PRIMAL INSTINCT Tara Sellios invites us to explore the interplay of life and death, of decay and beauty, and to find within that juxtaposition a reflection of our own existential journey. OPPORTUNITIES The Pictorial List partners with International Photography Awards, enhancing resources for photographers worldwide. We interview IPA founder Hossein Farmani, a visionary in photography. MINIMALIST REVERIE Nazanin Davari's minimalist style invites you to an imaginative world where silence and freedom converge, painting unseen beauty with her lens. THE AUTHENTIC GAZE: THE DON'T SMILE PROJECT Delve into the visual anthology of urban youth, a collection of moments where the mundane transcends into the profound, sparked by the click of Amy Horowitz's camera. BLACK AND WHITE WITH A THREAD OF RED Valeria Cunha is fascinated by the street, using it as inspiration to find structure amidst the confusion. Her photography creates intriguing connections and relationships through dynamic compositions that convey emotion. TALES OF A CITY With a passion for exploring the world through his camera lens, Seigar brings a unique perspective to his art, infused with reflections, colors, and icons.

Raised in Sheepshead Bay long before Brooklyn was hip, I made my escape - college in Boston, then off to pursue the life of a freelance photographer, first in Manhattan and then in Los Angeles. I shot environmental portraits for national and international magazines and corporations, including Money, Forbes, NY Times Magazine, People, Sport Diver, IBM, Philip Morris and many more. But wanderlust won out, and with credit cards, cameras and scuba gear in tow I traveled the world alone, writing and shooting quirky adventure stories. Then I took a long, unintended hiatus from my cameras. A few years ago, forces brought me back to Brooklyn. I rediscovered Coney Island, the happy place of childhood, of riding the Cyclone, hot dogs and frogs legs at Nathan's, the freak show on the boardwalk. What began as casual iPhone photos turned into a winter with the Polar Bears, spring shooting the Mermaid Parade, and summer with the last of the genuine eccentrics in Coney Island’s strange confluence of urban life and the sea. AJ BERNSTEIN be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // Raised in Sheepshead Bay long before Brooklyn was hip, I made my escape - college in Boston, then off to pursue the life of a freelance photographer, first in Manhattan and then in Los Angeles. I shot environmental portraits for national and international magazines and corporations, including Money, Forbes, NY Times Magazine, People, Sport Diver, IBM, Philip Morris and many more. But wanderlust won out, and with credit cards, cameras and scuba gear in tow I traveled the world alone, writing and shooting quirky adventure stories. Then I took a long, unintended hiatus from my cameras. A few years ago, forces brought me back to Brooklyn. I rediscovered Coney Island, the happy place of childhood, of riding the Cyclone, hot dogs and frogs legs at Nathan's, the freak show on the boardwalk. What began as casual iPhone photos turned into a winter with the Polar Bears, spring shooting the Mermaid Parade, and summer with the last of the genuine eccentrics in Coney Island’s strange confluence of urban life and the sea. LOCATION New York UNITED STATES CAMERA Canon R5 CATEGORY street, social documentary, travel WEBSITE https://www.ajbernsteinphotos.com/ @AJBERNSTEINPHOTOS @AJBERNSTEINPHOTOS FEATURES // Mermaid Magic

I seek to create work that reveals and lends new insight into common experiences, in hopes of creating a deeper understanding of the human condition through visual representation. I often work in areas related to trauma and how people navigate the aftermath of it while examining how documentary work of these experiences can help mitigate grief. ROSS TAYLOR be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I seek to create work that reveals and lends new insight into common experiences, in hopes of creating a deeper understanding of the human condition through visual representation. I often work in areas related to trauma and how people navigate the aftermath of it while examining how documentary work of these experiences can help mitigate grief. LOCATION Denver UNITED STATES CAMERA Nikon D850 CATEGORY documentary, portrait WEBSITE http://www.rosstaylor.com @ROSSTAYLORPHOTO @ROSS_TAYLOR @ROSS_TAYLOR FEATURES // A Love Song to the American West

Konrad Hellfeuer is a German freelance artist who specialises in photography and drawing. He has always been interested in art and started to develop his skills at a young age. After completing his schooling, he decided to pursue a career as an artist and has been working as a freelance artist ever since. Konrad's work is characterised by its attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of a moment or subject. He has a keen eye for composition and light, which results in stunning images that are often evocative and thought-provoking. KONRAD HELLFEUER be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // Konrad Hellfeuer is a German freelance artist who specialises in photography and drawing. He has always been interested in art and started to develop his skills at a young age. After completing his schooling, he decided to pursue a career as an artist and has been working as a freelance artist ever since. Konrad's work is characterised by its attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of a moment or subject. He has a keen eye for composition and light, which results in stunning images that are often evocative and thought-provoking. LOCATION Görlitz GERMANY CAMERA Sony Alpha 99 CATEGORY architecture, abstract, street WEBSITE https://www.konradhellfeuer.com/ @HELLFEUERKONRAD FEATURES // Eternity

Born and raised in Chennai, South India, I currently live with my family in Switzerland – our third adopted home, after Singapore and Germany. My career started in Bangalore in 1998 in business development for India’s first internet-based product company. It then transitioned to marketing and communication with the onset of motherhood. I have worked in India, Singapore, and Germany for global brands as well as local brands. I have an aptitude for analytics and creativity. My strong Asian roots, exposure to European culture, and extensive globetrotting give me a broad yet unique worldview. My website is a repository of my personal stories, mostly from globetrotting with my family. It’s a place to start a conversation using any of the stories that catch your fancy. UMA MUTHURAAMAN be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // Born and raised in Chennai, South India, I currently live with my family in Switzerland – our third adopted home, after Singapore and Germany. My career started in Bangalore in 1998 in business development for India’s first internet-based product company. It then transitioned to marketing and communication with the onset of motherhood. I have worked in India, Singapore, and Germany for global brands as well as local brands. I have an aptitude for analytics and creativity. My strong Asian roots, exposure to European culture, and extensive globetrotting give me a broad yet unique worldview. My website is a repository of my personal stories, mostly from globetrotting with my family. It’s a place to start a conversation using any of the stories that catch your fancy. LOCATION Zurich SWITZERLAND CAMERA Sony Alpha 7ARV CATEGORY street, landscape, nature and portraits WEBSITE http://www.umamuthuraaman.com @UMA_MUTHURAAMAN FEATURES // Where the Waves Meet the Ocean

INTERVIEW INTERVIEW September 14, 2020 HAUPTBAHNOF Photography by Paul Kessel Interview by Melanie Meggs As we navigate through the chaos of everyday life, it's easy to become consumed by the hustle and bustle of our surroundings. Yet, despite all this distraction, there are those who can still find beauty in the noise. Paul Kessel is one of those people. A street photographer from New York City, Paul has been capturing candid moments around the world for over thirteen years. With a background in clinical psychology, psychoanalysis and university teaching, Paul began his journey into photography just before his 70th birthday, enrolling in classes at The International Center of Photography. Now thirteen years later, the street photographer from New York City has won a number of awards, had his work exhibited in over eighty group showings, and has had four solo shows. Paul's style has evolved from candid portraits of people to capturing candid street scenes in motion. He compares his passion for street photography to playing a sport - “usually requiring a warm-up period, then some momentum is established, until finally a good shot is captured amongst many forgettable ones.” Due to the pandemic, Paul's days of shooting on the streets have been put on hold for now. To satisfy his 'itchy shooting finger', he has done a self-portrait project at home. However, he is eagerly waiting to get back out shooting once more. In this interview we will be exploring Paul's photography series 'Hauptbahnhof' about the main train station in Frankfurt, Germany. This train station is a major hub for travel in Europe, and Paul has spent a lot of time there and created some personally meaningful photographs. All his photographs are candid, each telling a story, isolating his subject among the chaos of the main train station. Come join Paul on this journey as we explore the beauty of capturing moments in motion. “Over the past fifty years, I have been to Frankfurt Germany almost yearly and I also lived in the city for two years. Of course, over all of that time, many life events occurred including highly emotional ones, particularly divorce and child custody issues. Countless times, I have passed through the main train station. It is called 'Hauptbahnof'. After I began candid street photography, about eight years ago, I became more aware of light and this venue has an interesting skylight. Because of that, I went there to photograph. I had no project in mind beyond photographing people that interested me and doing it fairly close up. Eventually, I had enough photos to think of it as a project.” IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL KESSEL THE PICTORIAL LIST: Paul, what drew you to photography or is it something that you were always interested in? PAUL KESSEL: I always owned a camera and had a latent interest in photography. However, it was put away in a drawer almost all of the time. There were relatively infrequent periods of photographing until I decided to pursue it seriously in 2008. The primary reason I began, is that my daughter started a career in photography at age 23. Her mother had an MFA degree in video and prior to her video interest, she studied photography in college and photographed my daughter a lot. My daughter eventually became a prop stylist and frequently works with photographers. TPL: You mentioned to us that you photograph unnoticed. How did you do go about achieving this? PK: My camera has a flip down back screen, and I looked down at it after I spotted a potential subject walking through or standing in decent light. I pretended I was fiddling with the camera. TPL: Is there anything you want to express through your photography? And what are some of the elements you always try to include in your photographs? PK: The aesthetics of light and composition coupled with a lifetime fascination of people and how they present themselves is sufficient. In more recent years, I have become more interested in how the photograph will look than the people in the photograph. Occasionally, a social issue may be part of what I am trying to express. TPL: What has been the best advice/criticism you have ever received...that you have learned from? PK: 1. Appreciate the friendships derived from photography and don’t be so hard on myself regarding outcome. 2. Fifty really good pictures in a lifetime is success. I am inspired by my enjoyment of the process, the quest for the elusive photograph, the sense of belonging to a community of street photographers, friendships with others pursuing the same goals as myself, and probably the hope of making enough good pictures to have a published book. TPL: Do you have any favourite artists you would like to share with us, and the reason for their significance? PK: There are many photographers whom I admire. This includes those in the history of photography, teachers, and contemporaries. I will not attempt to mention them all. I don’t dare mention contemporaries as I don’t want to be in the position of excluding some of my friends. A good number of them are becoming well known as street photographers. Most certainly, Cartier-Bresson, Winogrand, and Meyerowitz have been big influences. Alex Webb and Constantine Manos have been as well. I mention the latter two separately because the way Webb includes multiple layers and multiple activities in some of his amazing compositions and how Manos fills the frame are both inspiring and frustrating. I go after it, but I can’t do it. The quest keeps me going. TPL: Do you prefer to photograph alone or with friends? PK: I usually shoot alone. However, I find that some of my better photographs come when shooting with others. I function better with companionship. I find that this is true for me among many activities. TPL: How does the equipment you use help you in achieving your vision in your photography? Do you have a preferred lens/focal length? PK: I am often out for many hours at a time and I do not want to be burdened by heavy equipment. All I carry is one camera with one prime lens. I prefer a full frame camera. That preference increases the weight a bit. I either use a Sony A9II mirrorless camera or a Leica M10. With both I use a 35mm lens. If I know that I will be shooting in a setting with a dense crowd, I use a 28mm lens. The cameras in this project were a Sony A7s in the beginning followed by a Sony A9. All pictures were made with a 35mm lens. TPL: Are there any special projects you are currently working on that you would like to let everyone know about? PK: Because of the current pandemic, I have been doing self-portraits at home. I yearn to return to the street. For me, projects are rarely conceptualized. Instead, projects emerge from the edit of random photographs. It may be true that at times I do have a series in mind as I shoot as well. TPL: What are some of your goals as an artist? Where do you see yourself or hope to see yourself in five years? PK: My goal is to make about twenty more good pictures. I believe that I currently have about thirty. My criteria for “good” is high. It is easy to get “OK” photos. I don’t mean that. I am not referring to candid portraits. My interest is now more complex street scenes involving people. I am hoping a book can come out of it. At the age of eighty-three, I am not in a position to worry or plan for five years from now. TPL: “When I am not out photographing, I (like to)… PK: Be with family.” Paul Kessel's photographic journey is a testament to the power of creativity and the ability of the human spirit to turn any age into an opportunity to create new art. Paul's images of the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof capture the beauty and complexity of life in layers. His style of street photography is both playful and profound, and his images are a great reminder of the importance of capturing moments that can be remembered and shared for years to come. If you would like to see more of Paul Kessel's photographs, please visit his website or Instagram page. VIEW PAUL'S PORTFOLIO Paul's website >>> Instagram >>> read more interviews >>> MARCH FORWARD Through photography, Suzanne Phoenix creates a space for representation, recognition, and resistance — ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are seen, heard, and celebrated. 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While I work to prepare a more significant, wide-reaching project, this body of work acts as a field journal. The photographs serve as an illustrated guide, unearthing the masked narratives within the struggle of flawed vision. They allow me to investigate my surroundings as I discover ways to portray and give visual life to the unseen. DOUG WINTER be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // While I work to prepare a more significant, wide-reaching project, this body of work acts as a field journal. The photographs serve as an illustrated guide, unearthing the masked narratives within the struggle of flawed vision. They allow me to investigate my surroundings as I discover ways to portray and give visual life to the unseen. LOCATION California UNITED STATES CAMERA Canon 5D IV, Olympus Pen EE, Polaroid Spectra CATEGORY Conceptual, Fine Art Photography WEBSITE https://sensory.dougwinterstudio.com/ @DOUG_WINTER_STUDIO FEATURES // Beyond Sight

I am a Polish photographer and have been interested in photography since 1980. I am mostly interested in social reportage, culture and landscape. My photos have appeared on the covers of bestseller books and I have collaborated with some of the biggest publishing houses in the country such as SIW ZNAK, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Wydawnictwo Edukacyjne, Wydawnictwo Medycyna Praktyczna, Publishing house A5, Publishing house Austeria, Can-Pack S.A., Umbrella Foundation, Jagiellonian University, Pedagogical University in Cracow, Instytut Książki, Publishing house Arkana, Publishing house Noir sur Blanc, Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow, Festival of Miłosza, Copernicus Festival, The Puppet and Actor Theater "Kubuś" in Kielce. I have been published in Gazeta Wyborcza, Tygodnik Powszechny, Newsweek, Foto Pozytyw, Time of Wine, Foto-Info, Rzeczpospolita, The Times Of Israel, Private Magazine, Dodho Magazine, Excio Journal, The Photo Argus, BETA developments in photography, L'Oeil de la Photographie, Tagree. My photos have been exhibited in Gierałtowski Gallery, MOCAK- Museum of Modern Art in Cracow, BWA in Kielce, The Contemporary Art Center in Toruń, Jagiellonian Library. WOJCIECH KARLINSKI be inspired Gallery // ARTIST'S STATEMENT // I am a Polish photographer and have been interested in photography since 1980. I am mostly interested in social reportage, culture and landscape. My photos have appeared on the covers of bestseller books and I have collaborated with some of the biggest publishing houses in the country such as SIW ZNAK, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Wydawnictwo Edukacyjne, Wydawnictwo Medycyna Praktyczna, Publishing house A5, Publishing house Austeria, Can-Pack S.A., Umbrella Foundation, Jagiellonian University, Pedagogical University in Cracow, Instytut Książki, Publishing house Arkana, Publishing house Noir sur Blanc, Jewish Culture Festival in Cracow, Festival of Miłosza, Copernicus Festival, The Puppet and Actor Theater "Kubuś" in Kielce. I have been published in Gazeta Wyborcza, Tygodnik Powszechny, Newsweek, Foto Pozytyw, Time of Wine, Foto-Info, Rzeczpospolita, The Times Of Israel, Private Magazine, Dodho Magazine, Excio Journal, The Photo Argus, BETA developments in photography, L'Oeil de la Photographie, Tagree. My photos have been exhibited in Gierałtowski Gallery, MOCAK- Museum of Modern Art in Cracow, BWA in Kielce, The Contemporary Art Center in Toruń, Jagiellonian Library. LOCATION Kielce POLAND CAMERA Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X-T4 CATEGORY reportage, landscape WEBSITE https://karlinskifoto.com/ @WOJCIECH.KARLINSKI @WOJCIECH.KARLINSKI FEATURES // Service Interruption