Patrick DeWitt's Street Photography Series, Begun in 2021, Spotlighted by Booooooom

Photographer Patrick DeWitt, based in New York City, employs a wide-angle lens to create a dynamic interplay between closeness and distance, emphasizing the spatial divide between himself and the subjects he encounters. He often dedicates his leisure time to wandering—sometimes with a clear goal, often without one—while always equipped with his camera. The candid and collaborative images he captures in New York City from 2021 to 2025 are part of an ongoing series he initiated in 2021. DeWitt describes the project as a blend of street and diaristic photography, focusing on what he terms "falling for a feeling, and not finding anything else." This relates to the frequency illusion, a psychological concept he links to distractions from emotions. His work emerged during a significant phase of personal loss and uncertainty. DeWitt was shortlisted in the 2026 Book Award open call. His photographs can be found on Instagram. This announcement coincides with other updates from Booooooom, including an open call for the 2026 Booooooom Illustration Awards and a free submission option for website and social features.