VANSPC

Local street photography collective and non-profit society

Vancouver Street Photography Collective's Story

Vancouver Street Photography Collective (VANSPC) displays the work of seven Burnaby photographers, each bringing a unique perspective of  community to this exhibit. The featured images depict everyday life in Burnaby neighbourhoods, as seen through personal connections to and experiences in Burnaby. For them, “In Stride” has multiple meanings: 1) Marking their participation in Stride 2021 – Burnaby Arts Festival, 2) How much walking they do as street photographers, 3) Harmonizing as a team for this project, they are in stride with one another and 4) Resilience during this challenging time and “taking it all in stride.” Their Collective, VANSPC, was created because they have a firm belief and desire to document Greater Vancouver. They strongly feel that it is their responsibility to leave for future generations a visual record of a city that is constantly in flux, as well as to celebrate its lesser known corners, which may otherwise be overlooked or forgotten. Their mission is to provide a supportive environment for local street photographers and develop ways to share their work with the wider public. Enjoy their latest collection, In Stride.

Our responsibility to leave for future generations a visual record of a city that is constantly in flux, as well as to celebrate its lesser known corners, which may otherwise be overlooked or forgotten.

Photographers

Kathryn Ford practices stealth street photography, mostly with her phone. Is she texting or taking a shot? (Instagram: @katymight)

Lily Hawrysh is an iPhone photographer born and bred in East Vancouver. Proud North Burnaby resident since 1967. Finding beauty in the ‘everyday.’ (Instagram: @lilyhawrysh)

Jax lives in The Heights and enjoys coffee, kettle chips and art. (Instagram: @jaykayseven)

Daniel Lin, a young, aspiring photographer from North Burnaby, seeks to express and document his progression in photography through portrait and landscape works. (Instagram: @evoxvisual)

Daniel Mosquin attempts to photograph beauty in both the scene and the moment with his street photography. (Instagram: @danielmosquin)

Jake Wong was born and raised in Vancouver, but now resides in Burnaby. He is a street photographer always on the look to capture that dynamic moment. (Instagram: @2xu2xu)

Mike Wong lives and works in Burnaby, and is a fan of Fred Herzog and Vivian Maier. He is attracted to urban decay and patterns. (Instagram: @sureshot_mikew123)