THE PICTORIAL LIST INTERVIEW

By BILL LACEY

Driven by passion, hunting for the right light, the right expression, the right pose…photographer Juan Sostre’s work is at once recognizable. Bold, in your face, sometimes pretty, sometimes anything but. Filled with boundless energy on the street, he is both a fly on the wall and a bulldog with a flash. Walking with Juan on the street is both exciting and informative. He’s a walking masterclass of street technique. He shoots without hesitation where others might. Raw, edgy, in black and white or color, Juan's street portraits unearth something below the surface that most fail to capture.

Juan is also an amazing curator of street photography. His AVENUE magazine features some of the best street photographers to be found anywhere. His layouts, selections…always the right choices. A magazine that is both fun to flip through yet deserves a spot on the bookshelf along with some of the best photo books in your collection.

Juan shoots with a 28mm lens on a Leica Q2, a Ricoh GR3, and a Fuji X100V, which allows him to get up close and personal. These raw and edgy shots transport the viewer to the very heart of this snapshot in time. If you’re lucky enough to walk with him on the street, you’ll likely see things in a whole new way. So take a walk with us, feast your eyes on his amazing work, and cross the avenue with Juan Sostre. + More