welcome to paul schlossman photography
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi I’m Paul
I’m a sports enthusiast, Seinfeld fanatic, city dweller, animal lover, and photographer.
My photography wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for a pivotal decision I made in 2021. After 15 years in consumer insights, I was feeling stuck—not because I didn’t enjoy what I was doing, but because I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was meant to create something more personal.
I first dabbled in photography while studying design in college, capturing skylines and stadiums at night—two things I loved as a kid, cities and sports. But as graduation neared, I chose a more practical path and pursued a career in marketing and consumer insights.
UNDER THE LIGHTS
We live in a world that moves by fast.
We grow up quick. Become adults.
And get caught up in the chaos of life.
Under the Lights is a photo series
created as a way to remember to slow down,
smile, and reconnect with our childlike
wonder & enthusiasm.
The series reimagines the sports figurines and toys we grew up with by photographing them in a way that recreates the look of real athletes playing under stadium lights- just as I imagined as a kid.
Each photo is captured outdoors to produce the most authentic look of athletes playing under stadium lights at twilight. The backdrop is purposely minimal, symbolizing what flow state feels like for athletes. No fans. No crowd. No distractions. Just calmness, focus and the stillness of the moment.
Ultimately the photos are meant to inspire the kid in us.
SOLE OF THE STREETS
Sole of the Streets is a photo series that pays homage to sneaker culture by photographing iconic sneakers in a way that immerses us in the street. Not just any street, but the hidden alleys and bustling avenues where culture, grit, and creativity collide. It’s where sneakers become more than footwear—they become our collective identity.
Sneakers have the power to unite. In a world that often feels foreign and divided, where negativity and isolation can overshadow our sense of belonging, the series is meant to rekindle our connection to community and creativity through sneakers. Each image serves as a reminder of the unity and inspiration we can find even amidst the complexities of modern society.