# Sean's Photos (en) > Sean Smith Photos is a photography portfolio featuring street photography, urban landscapes, and documentary work shot primarily in Toronto, alongside articles on photography techniques and creative process. ## Articles - [World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party](https://sean-smith.net/articles/world-cup-2026-final-watch-party.md): A set of shots taken at the World Cup 2026 watch party in Toronto at Nathan Philips Square. - [Street Portraits at Toronto Pride](https://sean-smith.net/articles/street-portraits-at-toronto-pride.md): Typically when I go to pride I shoot whatever catches my eye. It ends up being a massive amount of photos to cull and is mostly spray and pray.This year... - [Selective Color](https://sean-smith.net/articles/selective-color.md): Selective color, sometimes referred to as color popping, works by turning an image black and white while keeping the subject in color. - [10 Rules for Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/10-rules-for-street-photography.md): Street photography is about seeing the world in new ways and capturing moments that tell a story. - [Chuzhao Digital Twin Lens Reflex Camera Review](https://sean-smith.net/articles/chuzhao-digital-twin-lens-reflex-camera-review.md): I received the Chuzhao Digital Twin Lens Reflex Camera as a gift and took it out to see what this tiny, retro-styled camera could do. - [Quality vs Quantity: Why I Return Home with Fewer Photos](https://sean-smith.net/articles/quality-vs-quantity-why-i-walk-home-with-fewer-photos.md): A personal reflection on choosing quality over quantity in photography, taking fewer shots on photo walks, and learning to live with fewer keepers. - [Best 5 of 2025](https://sean-smith.net/articles/best-5-of-2025.md): My best 5 shots taken in 2026.  A mix of black and white street photography and urban landscapes. - [Restructuring and a New Focus](https://sean-smith.net/articles/restructuring-and-a-new-focus.md): In this article, I explain how I recognized stagnation in my photography and reshaped my entire approach — moving beyond casual snapshots toward more... - [My Photography Travel Kit](https://sean-smith.net/articles/my-photography-travel-kit.md): A look at the gear I bring when travelling on vacation with a focus on being light and flexible. - [Ethics in Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/ethics-in-street-photography.md): A discussion the ethics of taking photographs of strangers in public. - [7 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/7-tips-for-getting-overcoming-your-fear-of-street-photography.md): Seven tips to help get over the fear of taking photos of strangers in public when doing street photography.  Advice for the novice street photographer. - [Gear Is Not Important in Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/gear-is-not-important-in-street-photography.md): A look at photographers' obsession with using the best gear for street photography. Is it important to have the latest and greatest gear? - [Zoom vs Prime Lenses for Street Photograpy](https://sean-smith.net/articles/zoom-vs-prime-lenses-for-street-photography.md): Is a zoom lens or a prime lens better for street photography? A look at the pros and cons of each.  - [Fishing VS Hunting in Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/fishing-vs-hunting-in-street-photography.md): A look at two different approaches to street photography: Fishing vs Hunting. What type of street photographer are you? - [Photography as Therapy](https://sean-smith.net/articles/photography-as-therapy.md): Photography is mental therapy for me. Learn how you can use photography to improve your mood and general well being. - [Defining Street Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/defining-street-photography.md): What makes a good street photograph? When is a photo not street photography? Is it necessary to have people in a photo for it to be considered street... - [Best 5 of 2024](https://sean-smith.net/articles/best-5-of-2024.md): My best 5 shots taken in 2024.  A mix of black and white street photography and urban landscapes. - [All Weather Photography](https://sean-smith.net/articles/all-weather-photography.md): Are you an all weather photographer or a fair weather photographer? For many years I was a fair weather photographer. ## Pages - [My Gram](https://sean-smith.net/my-gram.md) - [Contact](https://sean-smith.net/contact.md) - [Kensington Market](https://sean-smith.net/projects/kensington-market.md): Shots from Kensington Market, Toronto. In this project I'm going to use color photos to highlight the active and vibrant feeling of this unique Toronto... - [About](https://sean-smith.net/about.md) - [Photography](https://sean-smith.net/photography.md) - [Dogs of Toronto](https://sean-smith.net/projects/dogs-of-toronto.md): Dogs of Toronto is a photographic celebration of the city’s canine personalities as they appear in everyday moments. - [Street Portraiture](https://sean-smith.net/projects/street-portraiture.md): Street Portraiture is built on the fun of quick, unexpected connections with people across the city. - [Projects](https://sean-smith.net/projects.md) - [TTC Mapper](https://sean-smith.net/projects/ttc-mapper.md): With this project I am taking photos of every subway station in Toronto. The project has it's own website https://ttcmapper.ca. TTC Mapper gathers images of... - [Articles](https://sean-smith.net/articles.md) ## Photography - [Shearleg Crane - Look Up](https://sean-smith.net/photography/shearleg-crane-look-up.md): Biidaasige park in Toronto recently opened and I took this shot of the shearleg crane from below. - [Look Up](https://sean-smith.net/photography/look-up.md): Took a look-up shot and serendipitously an airplane was crossing the sky. I didn't notice until I reviewed the shot. - [Toronto after sunset](https://sean-smith.net/photography/toronto-after-sunset.md) - [Securing the Watch Party](https://sean-smith.net/photography/securing-the-watch-party.md): A pair of police officers at the World Cup 2026 final watch party in Toronto. - [World Cup Fans at the Final Watch Party](https://sean-smith.net/photography/world-cup-fans-at-the-final-watch-party.md) - [Waterfront](https://sean-smith.net/photography/waterfront.md): Toronto Waterfront - it's nice to see the pedestrian bridge open again. It was closed off for a few years. I intend to go back for a sunrise later. - [Cooling Station](https://sean-smith.net/photography/cooling-station.md): A cooling station at the World Cup Final watch party in Toronto, July 2026. - [Rom-Com Poster, Take 47](https://sean-smith.net/photography/rom-com-poster-take-47.md) - [American Eskimo Dog](https://sean-smith.net/photography/american-eskimo-dog.md): I asked Claude AI the breed of this dog and it said American Eskimo Dog - [Penelope](https://sean-smith.net/photography/penelope.md): I learned that Penelope is a rescue dog picked up from an antique shop in small town Ontario. - [Toronto Orange Glow](https://sean-smith.net/photography/toronto-orange-glow.md): Condo Rooftop shot of the Toronto skyline at sunset. - [Untitled](https://sean-smith.net/photography/untitled-2.md): I took this at the Outdoor Art Fair at Nathan Philips Square. I know there's a clever title/caption there somewhere but I can't find it. Suggestions? - [Sunset Skyline Silhouette](https://sean-smith.net/photography/sunset-skyline-silhouette.md): Shot from the rooftop patio of my daughters condo building. - [Winnie](https://sean-smith.net/photography/winnie.md): A street portrait in Kensington Market, Toronto. - [Jimmy](https://sean-smith.net/photography/jimmy.md): I was on my daughter's condo's rooftop patio when Jimmy, renting an airBnB in the building, asked me if I could take a photo of him with his phone. - [Inconvenience Store](https://sean-smith.net/photography/inconvenience-store.md): Along Toronto's harbourfront there is a very inconvenient convenience store. - [Untitled](https://sean-smith.net/photography/untitled.md): Shot in a large crowd during Toronto Pride 2026 - [Dildo and Rainbow Cowboy Hat](https://sean-smith.net/photography/dildo-and-rainbow-cowboy-hat.md): I took his photo at Pride. Tried to email him but it bounced :( - [A man and his Dog at Pride Toronto](https://sean-smith.net/photography/a-man-and-his-dog-at-pride-toronto.md): A street portrait of a man and his dog at Pride Toronto - [Patrick](https://sean-smith.net/photography/patrick.md): Patrick at Pride Toronto - [Oliver The Basset Hound](https://sean-smith.net/photography/oliver-the-basset-hound.md) - [World Cup Fans](https://sean-smith.net/photography/world-cup-fans.md) - [I Can Fly](https://sean-smith.net/photography/i-can-fly.md) - [Jama](https://sean-smith.net/photography/jama.md): Jama at the World Cup 2026 watch party for the Canada vs Bosnia game.I tried to email you the photo, but it bounced. Sorry. - [World Cup 2026 Fans](https://sean-smith.net/photography/world-cup-2026-fans.md): A trio of fans out to support Canada in the Canada vs Bosnia match. - [Ama](https://sean-smith.net/photography/ama.md): Ama approached me as I was going for my lunch walk and asked if I was shooting the world cup game. I said no, but asked if she'd like a portrait. - [Tiki Taxi](https://sean-smith.net/photography/tiki-taxi.md): A shot of a Tiki Taxi dropping passengers off at Hanlans Point Ferry Terminal with a view of the Toronto skyline in the background - [Eat Mor Chikin](https://sean-smith.net/photography/eat-mor-chikin.md) - [Ruby](https://sean-smith.net/photography/ruby.md) - [Out for a Walk](https://sean-smith.net/photography/out-for-a-walk.md) - [Di Qiu and Buck](https://sean-smith.net/photography/di-qiu-and-buck.md) - [Yan and Her Dog Momo](https://sean-smith.net/photography/yan-and-her-dog-momo.md) - [Toronto City Hall](https://sean-smith.net/photography/toronto-city-hall.md): Toronto city hall with the Toronto sign and ice skating in the foreground. - [The Line Up](https://sean-smith.net/photography/the-line-up.md): I walked past this massive line up of about 6 or 7 blocks along Queen street and turning on to Spadina when I saw this moment and took the shot. - [Coffee Talk](https://sean-smith.net/photography/coffee-talk.md) - [Dog Porter](https://sean-smith.net/photography/dog-porter.md): A man carries his dog in a carrier at Don Valley Station in Toronto. - [Vanishing Point](https://sean-smith.net/photography/vanishing-point.md): Between stations on Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown. - [Frozen Toronto](https://sean-smith.net/photography/frozen-toronto.md): After an extended cold spell, I made it the island for some winter photography. This is my favourite shot from the day. - [Ferry Crossing](https://sean-smith.net/photography/ferry-crossing.md): The Billy Bishop Airport ferry crossing over a frozen Lake Ontario. - [How can basketball save the world?](https://sean-smith.net/photography/how-can-basketball-save-the-world.md): A woman reads a book on the Toronto Subway. - [Edwards Gardens](https://sean-smith.net/photography/edwards-gardens.md): A winter landscape after a fresh snowstorm at Edwards Gardens, Toronto. - [Window Framed](https://sean-smith.net/photography/window-framed.md): A restaurant window in Kensington Market, Toronto - [Line 6 Opening Day: 630am.](https://sean-smith.net/photography/line-6-opening-day-630am.md): It was a cold and snowy opening morning, December 5 2025, and the was a very long line up to be among the first to ride the new line. - [Jack Skellington](https://sean-smith.net/photography/jack-skellington.md): A gigantic Jack Skellington at Kensington Market - [Devil's Van](https://sean-smith.net/photography/devils-van.md) - [Inside The Rom](https://sean-smith.net/photography/inside-the-rom.md): Inside the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - [Sweater Dog](https://sean-smith.net/photography/sweater-dog.md): A dog wearing a sweater at Nathan Philips Square. - [Eaton Center Christmas Tree](https://sean-smith.net/photography/eaton-center-christmas-tree.md): Intentional camera movement shot of the Eaton Centre christmas tree. - [Tunnel of Lights](https://sean-smith.net/photography/tunnel-of-lights.md): Walking through a pedestrian tunnel with lights and a person wearing a red coat in front of me I experimented with intentional camera movement. - [Two Good Boys](https://sean-smith.net/photography/two-good-boys.md)