NYC-based, self-taught photographer. Digital & Film formats. Explore my portfolio and reach out at create@alainbalan.com to connect.

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View fullsize One of the most satisfying experiences on a trip to a new city is making friends along the way. Getting to create and deepen connections with the friends of such a dear friend like @brfuller_ really made CDMX a city I have to come back to soon. I usu
View fullsize I might have landed in Mexico City at the perfect time. I really feel like I got to experience as much of the culture as I possibly could in just a 3-day trip. CDMX has been hosting the World Cup for a record 3rd time, but it also recently celebrate
View fullsize Ciudad de Mexico is now one of my favorite cities in the world to reset. I got a chance to pause — like really pause — despite my mind and nerves trying their best to keep me on go-mode. CDMX gave me even more reasons to slow down and
View fullsize I have such big dreams for you, my Mari. Bigger dreams than I could ever have for myself. What a privilege it has been to be your father! 😭 I look forward to seeing you grow into the curious and powerful being you’re destined to be. Thank you
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View fullsize 🌸 #fujifilmxt4 #cherryblossom #garden
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View fullsize I’m the birthday, or whatever the kids are saying these days 😅
View fullsize I can’t help but notice these everywhere I go…
View fullsize all of a sudden, it’s Prada me down my lens on @laurentareyouserious. a mix of digital 📸 and film 🎞️. Shot at @lr2studio. Stream “Denim Tears” now!

SPREAD LOVE: Brooklyn on Film

  • BIRDS DON'T SING

  • SAVIOR

  • URBAN RUINS

  • HOOD HERO

  • smoke

  • nostalgia

  • 0 FOR 82

  • LEGEND

  • HOOP DREAMS

EUROSTEP

  • GOD'S WINDOW

  • EIFFEL

  • EIFFEL BALCONY

  • VERSAILLES DETAILS

  • A FIND IN BARCELONA

Tokyo, Osaka, Kanazawa

  • osaka castle

  • commuter

  • vanilla

  • feeling blue

  • shades

with love, from marrakech

  • the star

  • one door closes....

  • URBAN RUINS

  • salmon

  • golden hour

  • every corner of the world

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