Giudecca is one of the most rewarding places in Venice for street photography if you want to escape the theatrical beauty of San Marco and the Rialto tourists and find something more understated, human and authentic.

Separated from the historic centre by the broad Giudecca Canal, this long, narrow island has a different rhythm. It feels more residential, more spacious and, in places, more industrial. There are local shops, modest apartment buildings, working boats, small gardens, boatyards and waterfront promenades where everyday life unfolds against the extraordinary backdrop of Venice.

For a street photographer, Giudecca is less about spectacular sights and more about atmosphere, human presence and the poetry of ordinary life. This represents a small selection of recent street and documentary images from an ongoing project based on Giudecca. Whenever I arrive in Venice, Giudecca is often the first location I'll visit with my camera, especially during the winter months.