Nick Turpin: The Street Photography Visionary Behind the Urban Lens Introduction Nick Turpin stands as one of the leading figures in modern street photography. A founding member of In-Public , the pioneering collective that brought street photography into the 21st century, Turpin’s images are both playful and profound — capturing the poetry, absurdity, and rhythm of life on the streets. Born in London in 1969, Turpin began his career as a staff photographer for The Independent newspaper at age 20 before carving out his distinctive niche in street photography. His pictures often blend graphic composition, humor, and the uncanny moments of everyday life — revealing that extraordinary beauty hides in plain sight. His choice of equipment — compact, discreet, and exceptionally sharp — has always supported his philosophy: to observe without influencing, to record without interfering . Camera Gear Nick Turpin’s philosophy of “being invisible but precise” drives his selection of camera ...
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people to see without a camera" - Dorothea Lange