It takes skill to capture the raw, unfiltered essence of urban life. See how these talented artists roam the streets with their cameras, documenting the candid moments, dynamic scenes and vibrant characters that define the hustle and bustle of city living. From intricate compositions to spontaneous snapshots, these photographers provide an authentic glimpse into the world around us. Tag your own Sony shots on Instagram with #SonyAlpha for your chance to be featured.

From intricate compositions to spontaneous snapshots, see how these photographers provide an authentic glimpse into the world around us.

Renan Ozturk – @renan_ozturk

Sony Artisan Renan Ozturk is a photojournalist who has mastered the art of connecting with and capturing people authentically. We absolutely love these street photography shots he took in Cuba and recently posted to Instagram with the caption, “Anatomy of a street photography scene. For this one I was wandering solo around Old Havana at sunrise and found a little street that seemed to line up with the light so I just sat there for a bit to see what would happen. Even with the language barrier there was a quick connection made here. It’s never easy but always a good practice to connect with humanity in this way.” Follow him for more authentic storytelling in your feed.

Fei Tang – @phives

Sony Brand Ambassador Fei Tang’s photography is characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. His images bring the energy of urban environments to life, giving a snapshot of the rhythm and pulse of the streets. See some of his night street photography below, taken with the Sony 135mm f/1.8 G Master.

Monaris – @monaris_

Monaris is another talented Brand Ambassador, and her photography focuses on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. Her work is a testament to the beauty of spontaneity, featuring candid interactions and poignant expressions that tell powerful stories. She took the photo in her post below with the Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master. Follow her for more thoughtful and cinematic street photography.

Ivan Wong – @ivvnwong

Ivan Wong’s street photography is anything but ordinary. As you look through this Sony Brand Ambassador's Instagram account, you can see how he adds his own creative flair in different ways to make you like twice at his photos. Just check out how he took these photos around Los Angeles in the post below using his Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master with an infrared filter. 

Stijn Dijkstra – @furstset

Stijn Dijkstra Is a commercial photographer and filmmaker specializing in travel and lifestyle. His stunning travel photography takes us around the world, with beautiful scenes of everything from natural landscapes to busy city streets. He captured the bustling streets of Hong Kong and Taipei below with his Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master.

Marion Mou – @moumarion

Photographer Marion Mou’s street photography focuses on the small details and quiet interactions. His imagery brings a unique perspective to street photography, emphasizing the beauty in the ordinary. He took these moody shots around San Francisco with his Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master. "The spontaneous scenes of street photography all have their own story. Using longer focal lengths is my preference for isolating my subjects and having them stand out in the image. The hills of San Francisco helped add a satisfying depth of field as well!"

Dimitry Mak – @dimitrymakphoto

Dimitry Mak’s work stands out for its bold compositions and striking visuals. The way he captures unique angles and objects in motion makes his Instagram a fun follow. He took these colorful images at Coney Island using his Sony Alpha 7R IV and Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master. "Growing up, my family couldn’t afford expensive amusement parks, so Coney Island was our go-to spot in Brooklyn. This is exactly how I remember it as a kid, full of vibrant colors on hot summer days while the world around us felt like a blur. I used a long exposure of 8 seconds for the motion blur effect, a tripod for stability, and a 6-stop ND filter to allow more light in and enhance colors. The ND filter is perfect for me because I don't like featuring people in street photography without their consent. This shot is from my forthcoming photo book called CONEY ISLAND." 

Pedro Dinez – @pedromouradiniz

Pedro Dinez is a street photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. His street photography tells the story of the city while featuring golden tones of light that provide a warm glow on your feed. He posted this stunning shot below with the thought, “When you photograph your city often, there are places where after capturing a shot you really love you feel that no matter how many times you return, you’ll never capture a photo as good as that unique moment. Do you agree with this, or do you think it’s just a mental barrier we create because we’re tired of photographing the city we live in?” What do you think? Make sure you follow him for more inspirational street shots.

Natalie Lau – @natalie_studio_

Natalie Lau is a Japan-based street, cityscape and portrait photographer. She travels the world to different cities to capture their dynamic scenes of moving people, cars, light and more with her Sony Alpha camera. Her photography features interesting angles and effects that will always keep you guessing. Follow her for more late night city lights in your feed.