BIO

My grandfather was an art dealer. He owned an art gallery on Frishman street in Tel-Aviv. I was always fascinated with the moments in life that people are able to capture in artistic form. My mother was a painter and unfortunately, I have not been gifted with her talents in this regard (though believe me, I’ve tried!).

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I’ve always been captivated by human emotions. Though we may have genetic differences or differences in perspective and belief, there is one thing all humans share and that is emotion. When I pass someone on the street, I imagine where their life experiences have taken them, who or what has made an impact on them, and how has that brought them to this place and time. 

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At the age of 15, I started using my mother’s camera. I remember it was a Nikon SLR with a multi-range lens. Nothing fancy, but it did the trick. I took literally hundreds of photos on each family trip and I would race to have them all developed immediately on our return. None were particular works of art (I still have thousands of them in a box somewhere) but those pictures marked the start of my journey into the world of photography. As I entered my 20’s, I started shooting at random parties and university events. Looking back, I realize that my motivation was to capture the passing moments in life that may otherwise be lost, and this remains the goal of all my work today. 

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I am not a professional photographer. I’ve experimented with many cameras, styles, and approaches but I’ve remained loyal to my M.O. of shooting people in their everyday life and in their everyday environments. I enjoy the reward that comes with showing my photos and allowing others to connect with a moment in time for whatever it is worth. 

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Today I run a software company in NYC and I take the camera with me when I go to work and when I travel for business or pleasure. I’m currently using a Leica M10 and a Leica Q2 Monochrome -  all with fix lenses (28mm, 35mm, 75mm)

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This is the first time I'm showing my work so I hope you enjoy it,

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Yuval