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Daykin Dayanch

Portrait and street photographer - Capturing the raw, cinematic soul of New York City

Portfolio - NYC portrait & street photography

Explore below to dive into cinematic stories captured across New York City

An elegant, warmly lit color portrait by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with her hair slicked back neatly looks out from behind a corner wall with a direct gaze. She is dressed in a dark coat and a soft white scarf, with the gold chain of a shoulder bag visible.

A moody, color photograph by Daykin Dayanch, taken at night. A person with short, orange-dyed hair and an edgy style looks intensely at the camera. They are leaning against a wall under the warm glow of stylized overhead lights, with a bridge-like structure visible in the background.

An elegant, film-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman in a glamorous, off-the-shoulder gown made of rose-gold sequins poses on a grand stone staircase. She looks over her shoulder at the camera with a confident expression, her hand gently touching her temple. In the background, massive, fluted stone columns suggest a neoclassical building.

A warm, film-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with long, dark hair stands on a sunny rooftop, looking at the camera from behind her windblown hair. She has one hand raised towards her face. In the background, a city skyline is softly blurred.

A chic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with her hair pulled back tightly, wearing a long dark coat over a white shirt, leans back against a pole in what appears to be a subway station. She looks confidently at the camera, with tiled walls and station lights blurred in the background.

A stylized, sepia-toned photograph by Daykin Dayanch. On a city rooftop, a woman poses in a black leotard, sheer polka-dot gloves, and a black mask with tall bunny ears. She looks off to the side while holding a coupe glass in one hand and a book by 'Helmut Newton' in the other. A dense cityscape of skyscrapers forms the background.

A black-and-white street-style photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman, fashionably dressed in a black blazer and white boots, sits on the curb of a quiet cobblestone street and looks at the camera. The street, lined with classic buildings, stretches into the distance with skyscrapers visible in the background.

A black-and-white street photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with long, dark hair, wearing an oversized, chunky-knit sweater, looks back over her shoulder as she walks down a cobblestone street. The background features classic city buildings, one of which has an external fire escape.

A street-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman in a black blazer, oversized shirt, and white boots leans against the side of a vintage black Alfa Romeo convertible. The car is parked on a cobblestone street in front of an elegant building with the number "140" on it.

A grainy, low-angle black-and-white portrait by Daykin Dayanch. A young Black man looks down at the camera with a direct, confident gaze. He wears a glittering chain necklace, and his hands pull at the collar of his open shirt. He is framed against a bright, industrial-style background of pipes and windows.

A striking color photograph by Daykin Dayanch, capturing the contrast between art and environment. A ballet dancer in a patterned leotard is frozen mid-leap, en pointe, on the yellow warning strip of a subway platform. She looks up as the lights of an approaching train emerge from the tunnel. A sign for the "York Street" station is mounted on a blue pillar beside her.

A black-and-white portrait by Daykin Dayanch, taken at night. A young man with long, curly hair, wearing a white t-shirt and a shoulder bag, looks directly at the camera. The background is soft and out of focus, showing blurred city lights and signs.

A street-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch, taken at night. A woman with long, blonde and brown micro braids kneels on one knee in the middle of a city street, looking at the camera. She is wearing a beige sweatshirt, black pants, and Nike sneakers. The background is a blur of city life, including the bright lights of Times Square billboards and a yellow taxi cab

A dynamic, close-up color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with long micro braids looks confidently at the camera as she flips her hair in the air. Her braids are captured in a graceful, suspended arc against the blurred, glowing billboards of Times Square at night.

A joyous color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with long micro braids walks through Times Square at night with her arms spread wide, looking up in wonder. She is illuminated by the glow of a massive vertical LED screen to her right, which displays a pattern resembling an American flag.

A street-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A smiling woman with long hair, wearing an Adidas beanie and a t-shirt with a cartoon graphic, sits on a utility box in Times Square at night. She is surrounded by the bright, colorful glow of massive billboards, including one for Coca-Cola.

A street-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch, taken at night in Times Square. A woman with long hair, wearing an Adidas beanie and a cartoon graphic tee, poses against a metal bollard. With one hand raised to her head, she looks off to the side as the city lights blur behind her.

A playful, low-angle color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A smiling woman with long hair, wearing an Adidas beanie, sits on a utility box in Times Square at night. She kicks one leg playfully towards the camera, so the sole of her sneaker is featured in the foreground. The background is a vibrant blur of massive, glowing billboards.

An energetic color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A man with a large afro and red suspenders playfully hangs from a traffic light pole in Times Square at night. He strikes a dynamic, acrobatic pose with one leg kicked high in the air, smiling as he hangs on. The background is a blur of city lights.

An exuberant color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A man with a large afro and red suspenders is captured mid-jump in the middle of Times Square at night. His arms and legs are spread wide in a joyful star shape. The background is a canyon of glowing billboards, including ads for Kia and Michael Eric Dyson's "Long Time Coming".

A moody, film-style color portrait. A woman in a black, wide-necked top leans forward over a wooden banister. She looks up and to the side thoughtfully, her face illuminated by an overhead light in a dark room.

A high-angle, moody color portrait. A woman in a black top and a necklace with an eye-shaped pendant leans against an exposed brick wall in a dimly lit space. She looks up at the camera with a direct gaze, her face highlighted by a single light source.

A moody, film-style color portrait. A woman with long, dark hair rests her cheek on her hand as she leans against a banister, looking intently at the camera. She wears a black long-sleeved top and a gold necklace, illuminated by a soft light in a dimly lit room.

A photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with long straight black hair sits barefoot against a vibrant red backdrop, wearing light-wash jeans and a black halter bikini top. She rests her chin on her hand and gazes softly at the camera. A white stool with two detached wooden legs lies beside her. Small minimalist tattoos are visible on her arms and side.

A low-angle studio portrait of a woman posing against a vibrant red backdrop. She wears a black string bikini top and has her hands on the waistband of her unbuttoned jeans. She looks down at the camera with a confident gaze, and several small tattoos are visible on her left arm.

A photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with straight black hair poses confidently in front of a bold red background. She leans on a round white stool, wearing light denim jeans and a black halter-style top. Her hands frame her face, highlighting her intense gaze and natural makeup. Small tattoos are visible on her upper arm and side.

A stylized, black-and-white studio photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with very short, light-colored hair is posed sitting on a dark grey geometric block. She wears an oversized white satin shirt cinched with a thin black belt, and black stiletto heels. Her head is tilted back with her eyes closed, and one hand rests gently on her neck, creating an elegant, high-fashion mood.

A full-length, black-and-white studio photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with very short, light-colored hair strikes a powerful pose, resting a raised leg on a stack of geometric blocks. She wears a belted, oversized white shirt and stiletto heels, and looks directly at the camera with a strong gaze.

A black-and-white studio photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman with very short, light-colored hair leans her elbow on a rustic wooden box and looks directly at the camera. She is wearing a white satin shirt and has several piercings in her ears and nose.

A close-up, editorial-style color portrait by Daykin Dayanch. A young Black man looks directly at the camera with a calm, serious expression. He wears a colorful textured sweater, a thick chain-link necklace, and a pinstriped blazer with the collar turned up. The background is a softly blurred view of building windows.

A high-contrast, editorial-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A young Black man sits in a modern chair in a sunlit loft, his hands clasped pensively under his chin. He wears a colorful, textured sweater and a thick chain necklace, with a pinstriped blazer draped over his shoulder. Bright sunlight streams through large windows, casting geometric shadows on the floor.

A close-up, editorial-style color portrait by Daykin Dayanch. A young Black man looks up and away with a thoughtful expression. He is wearing a colorful textured sweater, a thick, silver-colored chain-link necklace, and a pinstriped blazer. The background is a softly blurred industrial or studio space

A romantic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A couple stands on a crosswalk in Times Square at night. The man, wearing a shirt, tie, and suspenders, gently kisses the woman on the cheek. Behind them, the street is lit by massive digital billboards, including ads for Crunchyroll, H&M, and the movie 'Red, White & Royal Blue'.

A dynamic, low-angle black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A formally dressed couple walks across a street in Times Square at night, captured in mid-stride. Behind them, a massive digital billboard advertises the movie 'Blue Beetle,' with text showing an 'August 18' release date.

A black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A formally dressed couple is pictured on a city street at night, surrounded by bright, commercial signs. The man, in a suit, stands behind the woman, looking at her, while she looks down with a soft smile, her arms crossed. In the background, a large digital billboard for the movie "Blue Beetle" is clearly visible.

A low-angle, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A formally dressed couple poses amidst the crowds of Times Square at night. They look up towards the massive, glowing billboards that tower over them, including signs for "Times Square" and "Express".

A joyous, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A formally dressed couple dances on a sidewalk in New York City at night. The man holds the woman's hand up as she elegantly poses on her toes in a short, backless dress. The scene is framed by street bollards, with the blurred lights of traffic and illuminated skyscrapers in the background.

A romantic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. It features a formally dressed couple embracing in the middle of a city street at night. They are looking into each other's eyes, with the blurred lights of the city creating a soft, elegant background.

A black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch, capturing a formally dressed couple in an intimate embrace. The woman, with her eyes closed, rests her arm on the man's shoulder as he holds her close. They are positioned in front of a grand piano, with part of the glowing "STEINWAY" sign visible in the background.

A romantic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A formally dressed couple stands in a close embrace at night, their foreheads nearly touching. The woman has her arms around the man's neck. Behind them, a brightly lit tower is visible against the dark sky.

A dramatic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A man in a suit dips a woman backwards for a passionate kiss on a New York City street at night. The iconic, brightly lit spire of the Empire State Building rises in the background.

A street-style color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman in a blue coat and a multi-colored scarf walks on a cobblestone street in DUMBO, Brooklyn. In the background, the blue-painted Manhattan Bridge is framed between red brick buildings, one of which has a vertical 'DUMBO' sign.

An energetic color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. The image is characterized by intentional motion blur, capturing a woman in a blue coat and colorful scarf as she spins with arms outstretched on a cobblestone street in DUMBO. Her joyful movement creates the blur, and a sign for "Gleason's" is visible in the background.

A joyful, close-up color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman wearing a blue coat and a multi-colored scarf smiles broadly and waves directly at the camera. The photo is taken on the iconic DUMBO street, with the Manhattan Bridge softly blurred in the background.

A chic, black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman in a black beret and lace shirt stands on Squibb Park Bridge, posing with her arms crossed and a hand on her shoulder as she looks away thoughtfully. A modern, geometric building provides the backdrop.

A black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A woman in a black beret and lace shirt stands on what appears to be a snowy walkway on the Squibb Park Bridge. She holds a black handbag up in the air and looks directly at the camera. The Lower Manhattan skyline, including the Freedom Tower, is visible in the background.

A black-and-white photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A young woman wearing a black beret and a lace shirt stands on an overpass of Squibb Park Bridge, looking off to the side. In the background, the iconic cables and stone towers of the Brooklyn Bridge are visible, along with traffic on the road below.

A striking color photograph by Daykin Dayanch. A ballet dancer, en pointe in a graceful pose, is pictured in a DUMBO park during autumn. She wears a patterned leotard and balances with one hand on a tiled pillar. The massive stone and steel structure of the Manhattan Bridge rises up behind her.

A color photograph by Daykin Dayanch, featuring a ballet dancer in a patterned leotard and pointe shoes. She holds a focused pose en pointe on a tiled pillar, looking down towards her feet. The photo is set in a DUMBO park, with the powerful structure of the Manhattan Bridge filling the background behind her.

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