Today I’m joined Garrett Strang, an American photographer who has made Paris his creative home. Garrett’s journey from documentary filmmaker in Washington D.C. to street photographer in Paris is one of creative evolution and bold reinvention. For 20 years, he created documentaries on health issues, population studies, and social conflicts, where he developed an eye for human emotion and storytelling that would later drive his photographic work.

His transition to photography began with a series called “America on the Edge” during the 2016 election cycle, where he captured the tension and uncertainty in people’s faces using unconventional framing techniques. This work sparked his passion for street photography and ultimately led him to abandon commercial photography entirely when he moved to Paris.

Now living in Versailles with his partner, Garrett spends his days walking the streets of Paris, capturing candid moments on the metro and throughout the city. His work has been featured in Street Photography Magazine, and he recently published his first photo book. Paris a coeur ouvert Paris in the Raw. Today we discuss his techniques for shooting in challenging environments, his approach to connecting with subjects, and the creative risks that drive his photography.

• Garrett’s Website