Some photographers wait for the perfect shot — others, like Eric Kogan, seem to stumble right into them. With a sharp eye for coincidence and impeccable timing, Kogan captures surreal moments hidden in the everyday life of the city.
From playful shadows to uncanny alignments, his photos turn ordinary street scenes into poetic snapshots full of charm, humor, and a touch of magic.
Scroll down to explore a selection of Eric’s most striking photos we’ve prepared for you today, and see the beauty that often hides in plain sight.
More info: Instagram | erickogan.com
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Bored Panda reached out to Eric to learn more about his work. We wanted to know what usually draws him to a specific moment or scene he chooses to capture. Here’s what he shared with us: “It’s usually symmetry, harmony, and the connection between two or more leading lines. I never really have my mind set on anything in particular; I always come across things spontaneously and allow the process of observation alone to guide me.”
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When asked if he’s ever missed a great shot by just a split second, the photographer said: “There were times when it really bummed me out, but on this journey, one thing I’ve grown to accept is not only are there shots missed, and others gained, but that the two actually fuel each other.”
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The street photographer also shared which of his photos has been his favorite so far: “It’s the one of a ghost tree, and what comes to mind is how much I grew after getting out of my comfort zone and trying something completely new. Conventional photography would teach me to make use of good light and shoot with an open aperture, but here the light was dull, and I set it to the highest F-stop I could and chose a fast shutter speed; producing a rather harsh image, but what I lost in surface quality I gained in conveying its deep meaning.”
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Lastly, Eric kindly shared some advice for aspiring photographers: “You can be in a place that’s near, far, high up in a plane, or resting on your stoop. You can be anywhere, and the thing to always tell yourself is that there is really no wrong place to seek out new perspectives.”
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