I moved to New York in 2015 and quickly realized the city itself wasn't the subject for me – its people were. The streets felt like an endless theatre, with fleeting gestures, humor, and collisions that revealed the real New York. That's when street photography shifted for me from a long-time interest into a way of life.

I would rarely leave home without a camera. Sometimes I'd chase light across the city; sometimes I'd wait on a corner for everything to align. My style is candid, close, and colorful – rooted in patience, curiosity, and the belief that time is what makes a photograph.

Street photography is a meditative process for me. It slows me down in a city that never stops moving, helps me connect with strangers, and gives me a sense of belonging. For me, these images are both personal imprints and part of New York's living archive. mathiaswasik.com