Elmo Tide: The True Stories of an Anonymous Street Photography Genius

American photographer Elmo Tide is a significant figure in the world of street photography. The artist regularly publishes books of his photographs and has an impressive army of fans and imitators. And this despite the fact that no one has ever seen the photographer, and his name is a pseudonym. Why is this Banksy of the photography world so popular?

Not only are his admirers unfamiliar with Elmo Tide, but also the models he shoots. It's simple - the photographer takes his pictures on the street, in night clubs, gyms, bars, cinemas, hospitals and generally in any places where people go. He simply sees an interesting scene, takes a picture and disappears.

However, why does it have to be "he"? It is quite possible that the master of street photography is a woman. Surprisingly, it seems that no one notices the photographer. The heroes of his pictures are extraordinary: wrestlers, strippers, street performers, prostitutes, policemen, beer regulars. There is something crazy in each frame of the photographer, which gives his work special value.

Elmo Tide appeared in the world of photography unexpectedly. At first, his photos attracted the attention of Flickr users, and since 2019, the photographer began selling his photo books on Amazon. Enthusiasts have repeatedly tried to find out who is hiding behind this name. They assume that it could be someone very famous from the world of glossy magazines who decided to take a break from glamour.