We reached out to one of the featured photographers, Eric Davidove, to gain insight into his approach to street photography and hear his thoughts on what drives his work. According to the artist, street photography can encompass many things — "posed portraits, striking shapes, cool reflections, bold colors, dramatic lighting, you name it." But what Davidove truly loves are the candid moments. "The kind you don’t plan for. A split second where everything just clicks: the light, the scene, the people. There’s a clear line of sight, the frame feels full and balanced, and your eye just knows where to go. The best street photos leave me with more questions than answers, but they always make me feel something."
All of the photos by Eric Davidove featured in this article were taken at a flea market — a spot he returns to every week. We were curious whether he typically sets out with a specific idea in mind or if he simply walks and sees what unfolds. "A bit of both, really," the photographer responded. "Most of the time, I’m just out walking, seeing what catches my eye and letting things unfold naturally. But every now and then, I’ll go out with something more specific in mind, like working on a certain technique or trying to improve in a particular area. Lately, I’ve been focusing more on layering, capturing interesting gestures, or finding color combinations that really work together. It helps to have a loose goal sometimes, but I try not to force it."
Street photography isn’t always a walk in the park. For Davidove, one of the hardest parts is spending hours walking around, snapping countless shots — only to look back and realize that few, if any, truly stand out. "I try to remind myself to enjoy the process and not get too hung up on how many 'keepers' I walk away with—but that’s definitely easier said than done. That said, the challenge is also a big part of why I keep coming back to it. The unpredictability, the constant learning, the fact that it doesn’t always come easily—that’s what makes it so rewarding."
Davidove shared that he’s always been drawn to things that don’t come easily — challenges that push him to grow. It’s this very difficulty that keeps him coming back to the streets with his camera. "There’s something really satisfying about diving into something that I know I’m not going to master right away. I actually enjoy the process of stumbling a bit, learning as I go, and slowly getting better over time. I think that’s part of why street photography keeps pulling me in—it’s not something you can just pick up and instantly be great at. It takes practice, patience, and a willingness to keep learning, even when it feels frustrating. And for me, that makes it all the more rewarding."
To see more of Eric Davidove's work, be sure to visit his Instagram and website!
