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Paul Kessel, a citizen of New York City, registered for a beginners class at the International Center of Photography in NYC and since then, his love for street photography began.

Way before joining the class, Paul was a clinical psychologist; however, he wrote that his "psychology background and how it impacts the photography" he does "is vague". Either way, Paul's new interest has caught the eyes of people and earned him acknowledgment in the photography world. Paul was a finalist in several street photography events, including Winner of the Miami Street Photography Festival in 2020, as well as 3rd place in Lens Culture Street in 2020, and today we gladly are sharing his works with you.

More info: paulkessel.com | Instagram

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Great photo. But lord! That mother needs some rest.

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    This could be a surrealist painting....

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    This is my favorite.

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    It's definitely less glamorous than in "Pose"

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    Love this.

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    Chit chat 🤣🤣

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    How reassuring

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    Going ice skating!!!

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    These two look like time travelers from the 70's

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    "Did ya take your diarrhea medicine, Harvey? You know how you get when you don't take your diarrhea medicine! What? I don't care if your friends can hear me Harvey, I'm your mother!"

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    Tare you sure this is NYC? that is not a type of bench used here, that is not a style of bus shelter used, and the bus is the wrong color without the Blue or Red stripe on the side

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    I don't know what is going on here, but this is quite an intriguing photo.

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    HE SLAYS!!!

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    Calling Alfred Hitchcock, calling Alfred Hitchcock.

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    "Com on, let your MIL wear white to the wedding" 🙃

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    I would hang this on a wall in my home.

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    Giggity

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    Nice view?

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    This was on here twice.

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    New York, really? I was not aware that it's a place known for its palm trees.

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    Too skinny.

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    She looks like Melania’s daughter, if she had one.

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    NYC??? Doesn't the sign say Miami Beach?

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