Unusual photos of New Yorkers from "paparazzi for strangers" Daniel Arnold

Paparazzi are photojournalists who document the lives of A-list celebrities, often without their permission. American photographer Daniel Arnold calls himself a "paparazzi for strangers." He photographs New Yorkers whose appearance and behavior he finds interesting.

Daniel Arnold's models are random people he meets on the subway, on the streets and in New York City stores. His goal is to take a picture of a person who is different from others, or better yet, in an awkward situation. The photographer never parts with his camera and keeps it at the ready. You can never tell exactly when and where you will come across a subject that will make a good photo.

Daniel Arnold was born in a provincial town in Milwaukee. Until the age of 23, he lived and photographed residents of the American hinterland. But then Daniel visited New York and realized that this huge and multifaceted city is a real find for a street photographer.

After moving to the Big Apple, Arnold temporarily abandoned his camera. He took pictures on his smartphone, as it allowed him to take photos discreetly and in the most unexpected places. At first, Daniel shared his work only with subscribers on social networks. Instagram made the photographer popular. In 2012, the online tabloid Gawker named Daniel Arnold the best master of street photography on the social network.

Despite the fact that Arnold's account is periodically blocked for too revealing photos, he remains one of the most famous photo bloggers. In addition, the master collaborates with such famous publications as Vogue and New Yorker. At the same time, the photographer never changes his style. Even in photos for glamorous magazines, the stars look as if they were caught off guard.

Daniel Arnold has become a symbol of street photography, showing the real, unkempt life of the metropolis. His works arouse admiration in some, while others question the boundaries of ethics and invasion of personal space. Do you think a photographer has the right to document the lives of strangers without their consent, even if it is art?