Street photography is both beloved and poorly defined—this essay offers a considered look at what truly sets this genre apart.

A monochromatic master and a modern-day Mark Cohen—learn more about this intriguing street photographer who pounds the pavements of a town far, far off the beaten trail.

You may find his work and his methods odd, disquieting, or even distasteful—but there is no denying the power of Mark Cohen's in-your-face street photography.