Flânerie I

When Noémie Baumann arrived New York City in 2010, she was captivated by the city’s vibrant energy and iconic architecture. Armed with my 35mm Canon film camera, she set out to explore the city’s streets. The sharp lines and strong shadows of the towering skyscrapers inspired her and she found herself drawn to the geometry of the city’s landscape.
Despite the city’s chaotic pace wandering through the streets was a deeply calming experience; and the process of developing my photographs in the darkroom became a meditative practice for her.

What began as a simple exploration of analog photography soon became a journey of self-discovery, as Noémie Baumann used tge camera to capture the essence of the city and her place within it. Over the next five years, New York City became her home and photographs are a visual diary of my time there.