New York City-based photographerLerone Pietersuses the city as his muse.
His moody night photos of New York are particularly intriguing.
Pieters' love for street photography extends well beyond his work.
Read on for our exclusive interview.
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When did you develop a love for photography?
My love for photography started in high school with the introduction of Instagram.
I quickly went from a phone to a DSLR and sharpened my skillset along the way.
What is it specifically about street photography that speaks to you as a creative?
I try my best to keep my photography as authentic as possible.
The majority of my creativity is displayed through color grading.
I spend more time imagining and composing my shots as it means less work for me in post-production.
How does the city of New York influence your work?
New York City is quite gritty and abrasive in some areas and quite soft and eerie in others.
I venture to ensure my images match the area that they were taken in.
What’s your process when you head about to take photos?
Do you have a set itinerary or work spontaneously?
I only shoot on the street during my free time.
This often leads to me shooting in new neighborhoods with unusual focal lengths.
What mood do you give a shot to evoke in your work?
The season and immediate weather usually set the mood for my work.
I exacerbate this through color and shutter speed.
The street photography community is fairly tight-knit, and you help moderate astreet photography Instagram account.
What do you most enjoy about being part of this community?
I make it a point to promote up-and-coming street photographers.
What do you hope people take away from your work?
Documenting the times and people are most important to me.
Too much history is being erased with each new development, so this is a means of preserving it.
