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Portraits of Young Adults

For me, street portraiture is about connection, about individuals on both sides of the camera being seen, heard, and understood. I made these portraits of young adults in and around New York’s Washington Square Park. I’m moved by how youth here explore their identities as they transition into adulthood during a tumultuous time in history, when it’s even tougher to figure out who they are and what they want to do with their lives. I look for people with something visually interesting (hair color, jewelry, tattoos, clothing) and an inner authenticity and vulnerability. The people I’m drawn to are telling their truth in the moment and I find great beauty in their self-expression. Many are students pursuing creative careers in fashion, film, music, or art. I often see people more than once and photograph them again, watching them change over time. My lens is a conduit for making connections and sharing time with fascinating individuals. The trust and rapport we develop is tremendously rewarding; it’s what keeps me searching for the next encounter.












Amy Horowitz is a freelance photographer based in New York City. She studied photography at The International Center for Photography. Her award winning work has been exhibited domestically and internationally.

Amy’s book, A Walk in the Park?, portraits of young adults in and around Washington Square Park in New York City, will be launched fall 2025. The book is currenly available for pre-order on Schilt Publishing’s website and on Amazon. 
A Walk in the Park? will also be available in local bookstores worldwide in the fall 2025. 

Amy is interested in exploring other exhibiting and publishing opportunities.

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EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS



Pure Street Photography Grant, Second Place. India, 2025

Brussel Street Photography Festival (BSPF) Finalist Single Image. Brussels, 2025

Dublin Street Photography Festival (DSPF) Finalist Portrait & Finalist Single Image. Dublin, 2025

Women Street Photographers Finalist São Paulo Photo Festival. 2025

Women Street Photographers Finalist (curated by Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova). New York, 2025

Lenculture Portrait Awards, Editor’s Pick. 2025

Street Badass Grand Prix Winner. Finalist Portrait & Finalist Color Single Image. London, 2025

Paris Street Photo Festival Group Exhibition. Paris, 2025

Docu Magazine Group Exhibition. Tokyo, 2025

“Shades of Women”. Rome, 2025

“Faces” Main Exhibitor, TheStreetSoup Art Gallery. Milan, 2025 

Paris International Street Photo Awards (PISPA) 3 Bronze Awards & 6 Honorable Mentions. Paris, 2024

Livorno Photo Meeting First Prize Street Macadam Awards. Livorno, 2024

Women Street Photographers Finalist (curated by Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova). New York, 2024

Women Street Photographers Finalist Paranapiacaba Photo Festival, 2024.






Lungo Il Tevere Solo Exhibition. Rome, 2024

Kaaf Photo Contest Finalist. Iran, 2024

Lensculture Portrait Awards Editor’s Pick. 2024

Rome Photo Festival Special Mention. Rome, 2024

“100 Years/ 100 Women”. Paris, 2024

Best of Street Photographers Foundation Exhibition Juror’s Pick. Tehran, 2024

Fotonostrum, Mediterrenean House of Photography Honorable Mention. Barcelona, 2024

Mexico Street Photo Festival Semifinalist. Mexico, 2024

“New York State of Mind” Main Exhibitor, The StreetSoup Art Gallery. Milan, 2024

“Humans” TheStreetSoup Art Gallery. Milan, 2024

World Pride, Honorable Mention, TheStreetSoup Art Gallery. Milan, 2024

Women Street Photographers Finalist (curated by Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova). New York, 2023

Lensculture B&W Awards Editor’s Pic. 2023

Women Street Photographers Finalist (curated by Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova). New York, 2022

Lensculture Portrait Awards Editor’s Pick. 2022