Joanna de Haan is a passionate Toronto street photographer with a love for capturing people and telling their stories. What began with taking photos of her son soon became a way of seeing the world differentlythrough faces, families, and fleeting moments that connect us all.Now, Joanna spends her time out in the community, meeting people where they are and documenting their memories with care and authenticity. She believes in shining the spotlight on others rather than herself, a philosophy that shapes both her art and her approach to life.In this conversation, Joanna talks about the value of community—crediting groups like those led by Bryan Brock for helping her grow as a photographer. She also shares thoughtful advice: be gentle with yourself, keep showing up, and remember to have fun.We also dive into how Joanna manages imposter syndrome, her perspective on AI in photography, and why documenting history is so important in today's noisy world. You can see Joanna's work belowhttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.lightologist/Follow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/like and subscribe:)