I am a New York-based photographer dedicated to capturing the raw, unscripted energy of urban life. My work, featured here serves as an ongoing visual archive of the city’s evolving landscape—from the bustling corridors of Broadway and Herald Square to the quiet, often overlooked moments in neighborhoods like Hamilton Heights and Chinatown.
My photography is rooted in the “candid” tradition. Whether shooting in high-contrast black and white or gritty color, I aim to document the authentic character of the streets and the people who inhabit them. I believe in respecting the space and stories of my subjects, capturing the “raw streets” as they truly are.
I primarily use compact, responsive tools like the Ricoh GR, Leica Ms, Fujis, and the Olympus Pen-F to remain unobtrusive while working in fast-paced environments. My work has been built over years of daily practice, documented extensively in my archives and various photo zines.
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All images are available as fine art prints. Please inquire as to size and pricing.
From Light and Composition website –
“Keith Goldstein was born in Brooklyn, New York. Keith was interested in art for as long as he can remember, with his mother being his biggest influence and supporter, encouraging him in his earliest artistic endeavors. Keith’s first connection with photography came about in high school when he was given a collection of photography magazines to draw from. Instead, he began to read them, becoming extremely fascinated with the medium. It wasn’t until he dropped out of college after his second year, and was working in a warehouse, that he decided on photography as a means to creative expression. Keith began studies at night school with David Attie and moved into New York City, receiving his BFA with Honors in photography from the School of Visual Arts. It was there, working with Tad Yamashiro, that he began to experiment with a more emotive way of expression. Wanting to explore this further, Keith went on to continue his experimentation with Carl Toth at Cranbrook Academy of Art. After receiving his MFA in Photography, he moved back to New York City and began, through a course of personal experiences, to unravel everything that he knew and was for the next 15 years of his life. Keith has been exhibiting his work since 1980. His work has been published in many publications including – ABC News Australia, Now Public, Flak Magazine, JPEG Magazine, File Magazine, Snaps Magazine, SHOTS, Boulevard, Mercury Records, Diversion Magazine, Cadillac Motors, I Magazine, Penquin/Putnam, Simon & Shuster, St. Martin’s Press, and on many book covers. Keith’s tools to finding his place and exploring his feelings towards the world have always been simple – one camera and a couple of lenses. “Being unencumbered does allow you the most freedom”, he says. Keith has been making his living as fine art photographer, a stock shooter, a corporate event photographer, and a photo editor.”
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