Mirrored Strides

• Photographer
  Jean-Marc Bara
• Technical Info
  Sony Ilce-1, Sony Fe 70-200 At 175mm, 1/1000, F 8.0, Iso 400
• Photo Date
  August 3, 2024

This image plays with repetition and timing. Two women walk in step but in opposite directions, perfectly mirrored in the reflective building windows beside them. The geometry of the sidewalk contrasts with the spontaneity of the scene, inviting the viewer to look twice and question which version, the women or their reflections, feels more real.

Photography is more than an art form to Jean-Marc — it’s also a tool for understanding, structuring, and simplifying the world around him. In his street photography, Jean-Marc enjoys capturing candid moments that are interesting, funny, or have the viewer ask questions. He likes American contemporary photographer Alec Soth’s wording of the key ingredients: Light, Moment, and Magic. While street photography remains his central focus, Jean-Marc's work expands to other genres. However, the human element is a connecting thread in all his photography.