Three kids wander up the block, balloons held between their lips. A playful snapshot of city streets alive.

This image is a masterclass in street photography timing. It frames a fleeting, candid moment that feels like a memory you already have. It is a universal snapshot of youth before the responsibilities of the world set in.

Limited Edition of 15 Hand Enlarged Chromogenic Prints.
Developed & Hand Printed by Nice Film Club.
Signed and Numbered by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Title: Water Balloon Kids
Artist: Paul Baldonado
Year: 2023
Location: 34th Street, New York, NY
Limited Edition of 15

Framing (optional): Oiled Wallnut
Face width 1 1/4", crafted in premium American hardwood

Format: Hand Enlarged C-Print
Printed on: FUJIFILM Crystal Archive Glossy
Camera: Leica M6
Lens: 28mm Summicron Lens
Film: Portra 800

Shot by street photographer Paul Baldonado on a Leica rangefinder, this print carries the distinct signature of 35mm film. The silver halide process preserves the grittiness of the street while rendering the colors of the balloons with a punchy, chemical vibrancy that digital sensors often smooth over. It is sharp where it counts but retains the soulful grain structure that makes street photography feel raw and immediate.

Due to the hand-made nature of the printing process, minor color variations may occur.