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![2024 October 015](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_80_none_ns/2024-October-015.jpg)      [](#)## [Night Streetcar](https://sean-smith.net/photography/night-streetcar/)

 

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  ## Photography Genres

 For those who like labels, I have labelled some of my best work for you

 

 

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##  [ Toronto ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/toronto/) 

 

 

 

 [               ![](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_1920x1280_crop_center-center_100_none_ns/2025-April-049.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/sunset-sunrise/)

##  [ Sunset/Sunrise ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/sunset-sunrise/) 

 

 

 

 

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## Articles

 

 [             ![2024 May 031 car red only popped](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_745x497_crop_center-center_100_none_b9b9b9_ns/2024-May-031-car-red-only-popped.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/articles/selective-color/) [## Selective Color

Selective color, sometimes referred to as color popping, works by turning an image black and white while keeping the subject in color. Done well, it creates strong contrast and directs attention exactly where you want it. Done poorly, it can feel heavy-handed and distracting rather than effective.

 

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 [             ![2022 july punta cana 009](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_745x497_crop_center-center_100_none_b9b9b9_ns/2022-july-punta-cana-009.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/articles/restructuring-and-a-new-focus/) [## Restructuring and a New Focus

In this article, I explain how I recognized stagnation in my photography and reshaped my entire approach — moving beyond casual snapshots toward more deliberate, story-driven work and refining how I present it on my site.

 

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  > If you encounter the 'Why are you taking my picture moment?' ... If you're honest about what interests you about them - their appearance or what they may be doing - they will usually be more open to having been photographed.

  – Matt Stuart