Empire State Style | Kamilla on 34th Street
New York is a city where style meets hustle, and this shoot was the perfect example. On 34th Street, framed by the Empire State Building, I photographed Kamilla a young entrepreneur and the founder of Camilliada.
The streets of Manhattan are where fashion lives and breathes, and Kamilla carried that dual energy both as a model and as a business owner shaping her own brand. Against the backdrop of taxis, and the rush of the city, her presence stood out: confident, modern, and distinctly New York.
For me, street style is never just about clothes. It’s about how people move through the city, how they embody their own story. Shooting Kamilla wasn’t only about capturing her look, but about reflecting the ambition behind it the way she’s building something of her own while walking the same streets that inspire us all.
This is what keeps me drawn to NYC street style: the collision of elegance, energy, and entrepreneurship, all happening in real time.
📸 Model & Entrepreneur: Kamilla | Founder of Camilliada
Q&A
Q: Why is the Empire State Building such a popular backdrop for street style photography?
A: The Empire State Building is more than an architectural icon it represents New York’s identity. Shooting on 34th Street places the subject in the heart of Manhattan, blending fashion with the city’s skyline and energy.
Q: What makes NYC street style photography unique compared to other cities?
A: In New York, the streets are the runway. The mix of cultures, architecture, and movement creates an atmosphere where style feels alive spontaneous, not staged. Every block has its own attitude, and that translates directly into the images.
Q: How do you approach shooting models in public spaces like 34th Street?
A: I lean into the city’s rhythm instead of fighting it. Taxis, pedestrians, and reflections aren’t distractions they’re part of the story. My goal is to capture how fashion lives in its natural environment: the streets.
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