Washington D.C. certainly has no shortage of opportunities for street photographers, and Monty Barham knows how to take advantage of them. Monty is a D.C. area dweller himself and now that he’s retired from his job with the federal government, he enjoys spending his time taking street shots in and around his nation’s captial city.
Monty has a keen eye for capturing stunning candid street portraits. In fact, he has perfected the art of getting up close and personal without getting noticed. We spoke with Monty about his photographs, his methods, and even his favorite places to shoot. To hear our conversation with this talented artist, click on the audio player below.
A Selection of Monty’s Photos

St. Port

Street Fight

Nuns

Pioneer Lady

Santa Fe

Look

Wheelchair

Child Crying

Hands

Hands Hug

Hi

Kid Being Kid

Monty’s Gear
- Sony RX100
- Fuji X100S
Monty’s Recommended Photographer(s)
Monty’s Favorite Place to Shoot
- Around the Gallery Place Metro in Washington, DC