Dayton, Ohio

Silhouetted figures stand on a rooftop against dramatic cloudy sky in black and white.

Dayton, Ohio is a challenging location for street photography. It doesn't have the "hustle and bustle" of larger cities that are so prevalent in the street photography world, but that doesn't mean that there isn't opportunity; you just need to keep your eyes and mind open when out and about.


While it may be difficult to see the "Gem City" diamond through the rough, it has been refreshing to get out and attempt to see it more clearly. I expect we'll be here for a long time, so I'm determined to take advantage of my residence in this town and try my best to represent it from my viewpoint.

A minimalist street scene showing a figure walking past a large concrete wall and entrance.
Monochromatic sequence showing seven stages of a dirt jump ramp being constructed at a bike park.
A black and white photograph shows a utility pole and garbage can surrounded by bushes in an open field.
Black and white image of two storm drain covers on a cracked concrete surface in an empty lot.
Black and white photograph of white PVC pipes laying on dirt ground next to a dark circular container.
Black and white photograph shows abandoned trailers and containers with graffiti in an overgrown field.
Multiple images of a white colonial style house with attached garage shown at different angles in black and white photography.
Vintage gas station with metal roof and classic fuel pumps under covered area in black and white photo.
Black and white photograph showing an entry door to a large wooden barn or stable building with vertical siding and dormers.
A grainy black and white panoramic streetscape showing scattered trees and brick buildings in an urban setting.
Abandoned brick commercial building with boarded up windows and an Art Deco facade on a city corner.
Abandoned concrete Grenadier Club building with signage visible in black and white photograph.
Vintage car and boat trailer parked outside a residential garage surrounded by trees.
Small vintage gas station and garage with pickup truck parked outside in black and white photograph.
A black and white scenic view of parked vehicles and trees near buildings in a rural or suburban setting.