# Candid City Shoots The 'Streets Canada' Series by Bartosz Matenko is Unassuming By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-canada References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Street-Canada/3467457) & [bartoszmatenko](http://www.bartoszmatenko.com/) Polish photographer Bartosz Matenko captures a visceral, yet fleeting quality in his series, 'Streets Canada.' The photographs document [everyday life on the streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) of Toronto. An impressive aspect of the series is found in how Matenko is able to portray such diverse walks of life in such a candid, human way. In one photograph, a businessman is seen giving change to a homeless man. In others, throngs of people walk hurriedly down the streets of Canada's biggest and busiest city. Many seem to be oblivious to the fact that they are [being photographed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning), while others look coyly at the camera. The photographer limits himself to mostly the downtown core. This is not a bad decision, as it provides a quick snapshot of a wide cross-section of the Canadian public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Candid Street Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture authentic moments of everyday life in urban environments. - **Human Connection:** Exploring the interactions and relationships between people in public spaces, highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion. - **Unassuming Documentation:** Providing a window into the lives of everyday individuals without disrupting or intruding on their privacy. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Using candid street photography for editorial, documentary, or commercial purposes. - **Social Documentary:** Creating visual narratives that shed light on societal issues and human experiences through candid street photography. - **Urban Lifestyle:** Showcasing the vibrant and diverse culture of urban environments through candid street photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Square Structural Canadian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-house.md) - [Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streets-of-toronto.md) - [Interactive Summer Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquie-comrie.md)