Phil Penman: Street Scenes

Discover the pulse of the world’s great cities through the lens of acclaimed street photographer Phil Penman. Following his bestseller New York Street Diaries, Street Scenes is a powerful visual journey from New York to Paris and Tokyo, capturing both the vibrant energy and quiet poetry of urban life.

Penman’s photographs—timeless, emotional, and thought-provoking—reveal the extraordinary in the everyday. With each image, he invites us to see the beauty, complexity, and humanity of modern cityscapes anew.

A must-have for photography lovers and urban explorers alike.

UK-born, New York-based photographer Phil Penman has captured the ever-changing streets of NYC for over 25 years. His work spans clients like People Magazine and The Daily Telegraph, portraits of icons such as Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and historic moments including 9/11. Known for his distinctive style and versatility, Penman has earned international acclaim, exhibitions, and a spot among the “52 Most Influential Street Photographers” alongside legends like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado. His debut book STREET debuted as Amazon’s #1 new release in Street Photography, became a bestseller, and was featured at MoMA and Harrods.