These city photo series show photographers playing tourist in cities, capturing the grit and beauty that comes with urban architecture and the lives that inhabit the city's structures.
While most major cities are crammed with people, there are times where it's possible to capture a lull in the action, as some of these creepy or apocalyptic captures prove. When people have cleared off the streets at night is also one of the most magical times to snap city photographs, since many buildings become lit up with vibrant neon colors. However, there are just as many daytime city photos that are equally as interesting, since there's always something in a city that will make it stand out, whether it's from the lively community or its iconic landmarks.
60 City Photo Series
From Abstract Urban Photography to Stunning Structural Captures:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 12, 2014 — Art & Design
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Personified Landmark Photography
Body Painted Models Blend into NYC's Urban Backdrop
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Gritty City Photography
Alain Levitt Captures Street Life in NYC
57
Storm Destruction Photography
These Beginner Hurricane Sandy Photos Are Devastating
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Gritty Urban Photography
Greg Bojorquez Captures Los Angeles Street Life
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Cramped City Photography
This Megacity Photo Series is Fascinating and Dizzying
54
Raw City Photography
In L.A. Crash Mirko Martin Shows All Sides of the West Hollywood City
53
Blackout Storm Photography
Iwan Baan Captures New York After the Storm in This Stiking Series
52
Dreaded Disaster Photography
This Disaster Photo Series Turns Our Nightmares into Reality
51
Deserted Desert City Photography
Abandoned by Richard Allenby-Pratt Imagines a Future Saudi Arabia
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Post-Apocalyptic Photography
Chris Luckhardt Captures Eerie Photos of Urban Exploration
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Reflective Urban Photography
The Akos Major 'Cityscapes' Series is Well-Traveled
48
Corrupt City Photography
Joao Pina Documents All Sides of Rio de Janeiro
47
Soaring Cityscape Photography
Alisdair Miller Takes Urban Photo Shoots to Whole New Heights
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Monochromatic Landmark Photography
Photographer Gabriele Croppi Refocuses Classic Architecture
45
Stunning Aerial Crane Photographs
Wei Gensheng Captures the City of Shanghai Like Never Before
44
Concrete Framed Residences
Apollo Architects Designed a Cost-Efficient Concrete Home
43
Dark Dystopic City Photography
Van Smit Captures the Somber Side of a Glamorous Hong Kong
42
Aerial View Cityscape Dioramas
These Wooden Dioramas Depicts Aerial Views of Tall City Buildings
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Artistically Altered Urban Settings
The SpY Interventions Rearranges How We View Things
40
Creepy Then-and-Now Collages
Detroit Urbex Blends Vintage Captures with Present Day Shots
39
Shrunken City Photography
Photographer Ben Thomas Skillfully Uses a Tilt-Shift Technique
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Aerial Urban Photography
Photographer Tom Blachford Bird's Eye View Images are Stunning
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Juxtaposing Era Photography
This Then-and-Now Series Does the Opposite and Turns Decades Around
36
African Atrocity Photography
This Conflict Photo Series is Raw and Sheds Light on a Serious Issue
35
Transient Urbane Photography
The Berlin Photo Series by Stephanie Jung is Experimental
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Floating Architecture Photography
'The Silent Enigma' by Francisco Reina is Surreal
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Vibrant Abandoned Bicycle Photography
These Photos Show the Eerie Nature of Abandoned Bicycles
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Submerged City Photography
Nickolay Lamm’s Disaster Photography Depicts a Scary Reality
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Slanted Urban Photography
The 'Tilt' Series Portrays a Skewed Vision of New York City
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Vignetted Industrial Artwork
The Julian Calverley 'Structure' Series is Breathtakingly Gritty
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Time-Lapse Urban Photography
Thomas Birke Hong Kong Photoshoot Captures the City's Vibrancy
28
Abandoned City Photography
The Instance of Latency Photoseries by Sebastien Tixier
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Stunning Structural Captures
Gary Annett Photographs Regular Cities with Grand Elegance
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Electric Sleepless City Photography
The 'Lights on Toronto' Series is a Beautiful Depiction
25
Midnight Apocalypse Photography
Christophe Jacrot's 'New York in Black' Piece Displays a Bare City
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Unnaturally Starry Cityscapes
Thierry Cohen Darkened Cities Collection Eliminates Light Pollution
23
Abstract Urban Photography
Photographer Vittorio Ciccarelli Captures Vibrant Blue Sky Scenes
22
Romantisized City Photography
'Milan is a Paradise' Showcases a Different Side to the City
21
Stark Symmetrical Shoots
Kai Ziehl Captures the Beauty of Architecture in Urban Landscapes
20
Urban Instagram Photo Journeys
Ailine Liefeld Documents New York City in this Series
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Silhouette City Photography
The Jasper James 'People and Places' Photo Shoot is Visually Dynamic
18
City Constellation Photography
'Cities at Night' Makes Cool Photography Useful
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Contrasting Architecture Photography
Whitewash by Nicholas Alan Cope Highlights Stark Silhouettes
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Vintage Commuter Photography
Richard Sadler Took Vintage Shots of Commuting New Yorkers
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Eerie Apocalyptic Photography
Michal Karcz's Series Depicts Dark and Abandoned Parallel Universes
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Cinematic City Photography
Francke Bohbot Captures New York in Its Finest Minute
13
Tantalizing Rooftop Terrace Shots
The 'Up On the Roof' Collection Brings New York to New Heights
12
Inception-Inspired Cityscapes
Sloan Creates Stunningly Surreal Monochromatic Photographs
11
Symmetrical Skyscraper Photography
This New York City Photo Series is Psychedelically Dizzying
10
Luxe Metropolis Clips
The Dubai - City on the Move Video Tempts Travelers
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Cramped Quarters Captures
Michael Wolf Photographs Living Spaces in Hong Kong to Adress the Issues
8
Mesmerizing City Photography
The Doug Keyes 'Collective Memory' Project is a Real Doozie
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Stunning Panoramic Photos
Experience the 'London 80 Gigapixels' High-Resolution Virtual Tour
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Time-Lapsed European Capitals
Paris in Motion by Kirill Neiezhmakov Captures a Beautiful View
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Terrible Traffic Time-Lapses
Rob Whitworth Ho Chi Minh City Video Reveals the Chaos of Asia
4
Post-Industrial Wasteland Photography
Barry Cawston's 'Echoes of an Industrial Past' is Isolating
3
Symmetrical Bustling Urban Portraits
'China in a Mirror' Sheds a new Light on the Chaotic City
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Chromatic City Photography
Matthias Heiderich Captures a Colorful Berlin
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Blurred Metropolis Photography
This Urban Photography Series by Renato Cerisola Evokes Movement
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Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
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Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
Picturesque Family Retreats
Malcolm Davis Architects Adds to This Beautiful Building
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British Photographer Launches New Photographic Series and London Exhibition
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Globalized Spooky Destinations
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Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Artful Cork Installations
Liz Diller, Eduardo Souto de Moura & Yves Béhar Present City Cortex
Philosophical Residential Skyscrapers
Mercedes-Benz Places is Now Under Construction in Miami
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Concept-Driven Public Art Installations
Ivan Toth Depeña Unveils Photon/s in Downtown Charlotte
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Eccentrically Designed Historic Penthomes
Crina Arghirescu Rogard Adds Designs to a Penthouse
Immersive Urban Woodwork
Roguski Reimagines Urban Landscapes in Wooden Masterpieces
Chic Modern-Industrial Buildings
YN Studio Designs a Slick Facade in Gillett Square
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments
Colombo and Serboli Architecture Designs a Barcelona Apartment
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The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Affordable Social Housing Campuses
Studio Libeskind Creates The Atrium at Sumner Houses
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Contemporary Modular Floor Lamps
Città and Alex Buckman Design the Point Floor Lamp Modular
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
The 'Space Crystal' Building Looks Like An Otherworldly Rock
Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
Archmongers Renovates the Trellick Tower in London
Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series
Nikon and HERLBONY Presents the Limited Z fc Series
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Cement Block-Decorated Homes
Bloom Architecture Designs the Small Houses Collection
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces
Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Laser-Cut Urban Artistry
Hubert Roguski Unveils Metropolis, an Exhibition of Laser-Cut City Maps
Durable Filmmaker Camera Lenses
The SIRUI Night Walker S35 Cine Lens Series is Budget-Friendly
Artfully Inspired Home Renovations
Reflect Architecture Designs the North Drive House in Toronto
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Revamped Monolithic Galleries
The Revamped National Portrait Gallery Emphasizes Public Space
Raw Concrete Industrial Homes
Studio Cochi Architects Designs the House in Nishizaki
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments
Jean Verville Designs a Creative Laboratory in Quebec City
Compact Calming Homes
Batay-Csorba Architects Masterfully Designed a Modern Brick Home in Toronto
Elevated Park Nature Lookouts
LYTT Architecture nad ADEPT Join on the Amager Nature Park
Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments
Uchronia Designs a New Opulent Apartment in Paris
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Historically Rooted Elevated Hotels
The Trilogy Montgomery Hotel Restores a Trio of Buildings
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3XN Created the Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
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Mix Architecture Designs the Red Box Exhibition Center
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
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Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
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Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
Lin Architecture Creates the Concrete Pavilion in China
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Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
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i.B. Archstudio Designs the VVV Townhouse with Pastel Hues
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Glass-Lined Towering Libraries
Snøhetta Designs the Beijing City Library Located in China
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
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Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions
Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Dual Level Concrete Galleries
Morphosis Designs the Crow Museum of Asian Art in Dallas
Sleek Contemporary Luminaries
Landscape Forms Presents the Outline Collection of Lighting
Translucent Chinese Concert Halls
This Venue Boasts a Glowing Aesthetic & Pleasant Acoustics
Square Structural Canadian Homes
PARTISANS Designs the Canvas House in Toronto, Canada
Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces
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Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings
Atelier Matias Mosquera Designs the Shire Building
Celebratory Gallery Anniversary Capsules
LUMAS Marks Its Anniversary with a Anniversary Collection
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Clariphoto Helps Keep Phone Gallery's Organized to Optimize Memories
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Golden Age-Honoring Housing Blocks
Local Studios Create the Seestadt Aspern Housing Project
Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks
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Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Asymmetrical Sculptural Apartment Blocks
LOHA Designs the South E8 Housing Block in Raleigh
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Warm-Tonal Urban City Apartments
General Assembly Creates a Comforting Palette in New York
Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers
OODA Works on a Rising Geometric Skyscraper in Tirana
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SOA Architekti Designs the Transformed Park of Memories