Our Style

"If your photos aren't good enough, you're not close enough." - Bob Capa

While some may label our photography style as candid, that characterization is inaccurate. Our approach aligns more with documentary photography.

Candid, documentary photography, and photojournalism share some similarities, but not entirely. Each genre involves capturing moments naturally and unobtrusively, often without direct intervention or posing of subjects. However, there are distinctions.

Candid photography primarily focuses on capturing spontaneous moments, typically taken without the subject’s awareness, resulting in genuine and unposed images that reflect the subject’s true emotions and expressions.

Documentary photography aims to capture reality, it involves a more deliberate approach. As documentarians, our goal is to tell a story through a sequence of images, but do it beautifully.


The images below are from various editorial / published photo essays depicting everything from devastated areas caused by natural disasters to lifestyle, recreation, street photography, and displaced peoples—a matter which we’re deeply concerned about and dedicate time to raising awareness.




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W. Eugene "Gene" Smith, the father of the photo-essay, and a distinguished artist whose photography and storytelling have left an indelible mark on the worlds of documentary photography, photojournalism and art. Gene Smith was not only a master of his craft but also a profound source of inspiration for many, including us.
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Robert 'Bob' Capa , the visionary behind the establishment of Magnum Photos, stands as a profound source of inspiration for many in the realm of photography. Renowned for his direct yet impactful shooting style, Capa identified himself as a newspaperman, a testament to his commitment to capturing and conveying the raw essence of real-life moments.

Tragically, Capa's illustrious career came to an untimely end in Vietnam on May 25, 1954, when he stepped on a land mine. His legacy lives on, not only through his iconic photographs but also through the indomitable spirit he exhibited in the face of danger, inspiring generations of photographers to follow in his footsteps.
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