I am first and foremost a street photographer, making pictures that reflect ordinary, human moments. An admirer of Cartier-Bresson, Erwitt, Doisneau, Turnley and Levitt, I look for "the clickpoint" -- the fortuitous second when elements align to convey a specific emotion or tell a story. I do not set up or manipulate shots, but concentrate on seeing opportunities to create visual energy, connection and involvement. I shoot exclusively on film stock, and create custom prints from original negatives or transparencies.

Jim Lustenader