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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Coconut Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Saigon, Vietnam | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2013⁠
𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Coconut Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Saigon, Vietnam | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2013⁠

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces. Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours. ⁠
Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠
As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠
I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'London Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, United Kingdom | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1975⁠
𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'London Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, United Kingdom | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1975⁠

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces. Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours. ⁠
Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠
As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠
I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Pretzel Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coney Island, NY | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠
𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Pretzel Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coney Island, NY | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces. Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours. ⁠
Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠
As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠
I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠

𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Coconut Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Saigon, Vietnam | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 2013⁠ 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'London Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: London, United Kingdom | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1975⁠ 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 'Pretzel Vendor' | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Coney Island, NY | 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 1976⁠

Street Vendors

AVE PILDAS PHOTOGRAPHY
September 07, 2021 by Ave Pildas in Street People, TRUMPET PLAYERS

Street vendors are an integral part of urban economies around the world, offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services in public spaces.

Men and women are drawn to the occupation by factors such as low barriers to entry, limited start-up costs, and flexible hours.


Competition for space in the streets and access to customers are realities in many locations. In order to prosper, vendors must engage passers-by; quick and easy banter is part of a vendor’s stock-in-trade. ⁠


As a street photographer who often must convince strangers to pose in my pictures, I feel an affinity to this job requirement. ⁠


I have been traveling internationally for over seventy years. When I arrive in a new city, I take my camera for a walk and mingle with the street vendors. They and their merchandise provide a good introduction to a particular time and place.⁠⁠
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Via @avepildas


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