Shlomi Amiga

I am a documentary and street photographer based in Toronto. My inspiration and approach to photography are mainly derived from my interest in people and the human condition.

People watching has been a habit of mine for as long as I can remember. Trying to figure out who they are, what they do, and what kind of parallels can be drawn between all of us individuals living amongst each other. The majority of my work revolves around people, the spaces they inhabit, and everything that is in between. It helps me connect, learn, and make a positive change for the people that I document. As a newcomer to Canada, the word 'Home' was always of significant meaning to me. Because of that, I repeatedly seek answers to questions about issues of alienation and estrangement. My approach is often very process-driven and always considers the photographer-subject relationship to be a significant component in the finished visuals. Those relationships change with every subject I photograph - some are as fleeting as a moment on the street while others span over years of interactions both on and off camera. Just like in life, they are not all of the same nature.

When not focused on narrative-based projects, I love spending time outside photographing everyday life on the street.