Something a little different is happening in Bjørvika, Oslo this summer. On July 4th, street photographer Morten Andresen — best known as @morten.clicks — opens his first solo exhibition in Norway at Mike’s Corner, a laid-back food and culture hub run by photographer Michael Ray Vera Cruz Angeles.
The exhibition, titled Shady Characters, showcases a curated selection of colorful, silhouette-focused street photographs taken around Oslo over the past five years. It’s a collection defined by bold light, deep shadows, vibrant facades, and the quiet, often overlooked beauty of everyday city life.
The prints will be available for purchase on this site starting July 4th and throughout the duration of the exhibition. Check out the prints here.
But First — A Bit About Morten
Before diving deeper into the photos, let’s take a moment to get to know the person behind them. Morten has been fully dedicated to street photography since 2018, but his passion for visual storytelling goes much further back. With over 20 years of experience in the television industry, he’s always had a strong interest in photography, composition, and the power of framing a moment. That background has shaped how he sees — and captures — the world around him.
Every time I go out with the camera, it feels like a mini adventure.
He also grew up loving colorful comics and cartoons, and that bold, punchy aesthetic still shows in his work today — strong shapes, vibrant colors, and a clean, graphic look that runs through much of his photography.
Street photography has also connected Morten with a wider community. He’s a board member and one of the founding members of Oslo SPC, a street photography association that, among other things, organizes the annual Oslo Street Photo Festival. He also co-founded this site, Streetianity.com, which he runs together with his wife, Eva Brodtkorb.
Catching Moments, Not Attention
For Morten, street photography isn’t about getting up close and personal. 'I’ve never been the kind of photographer who runs up to people,' he says. 'I like including them in the frame, but more as part of the setting — often just as silhouettes. It’s usually the light, shapes, and the city’s vibrant character that catch my eye first.'
All of the images in the show were captured using the same camera I’ve used for years — a Fujifilm X-T30.
But more than anything, it’s about the experience. Street photography has become a creative outlet — a break from the weekly routine and a way to stay present. 'I do it mostly because it’s fun,' he says. 'It gets me outside, keeps me curious, and adds something unexpected to the day. You never really know what you’ll see or who you’ll bump into — every time I go out with the camera, it feels like a mini adventure.'
How It All Came Together
The idea for the exhibition came about in a way that could only happen in a small city like Oslo. Morten and Mike already knew each other a bit through work — Morten had recently stepped away from the television industry and was now working as the booking manager at Storyline Studios, where he rents out high-end camera equipment. Mike, as it happens, is one of Storyline’s regular clients.
'We’d talked a lot at work — mostly about gear and stuff like that,” Morten says. 'But it never really came up that I do photography myself.'
Then one day, completely out of the blue, Morten got a DM from Mike on Instagram. Mike had come across his photos online — not realizing who was behind the account — and wanted to know if he’d be interested in doing an exhibition at Mike’s Corner.
'He didn’t realize it was the same Morten he’d been talking to at Storyline,' Morten says. 'It wasn’t until a few messages in that he made the connection. A pretty funny moment — and a reminder of just how small Oslo really is.'
Why ‘Shady Characters’?
When deciding what to exhibit, Morten and Mike quickly landed on the silhouette series — images defined by strong contrast, bold colors, and that unmistakable summer light Oslo is known for. With the exhibition taking place during the summer months, they wanted to carry that same seasonal energy into the show, celebrating the vibrant tones and shifting shadows that come with long Nordic evenings.
It’s a small exhibition, but it means a lot to me.
'I liked the idea of keeping it light and playful,' Morten says. 'Shady Characters just felt right. It has a bit of humor to it, and it fits both the style and the mood of the images and venue.'
One Camera, One City
All of the images in the show were captured in Oslo using the same camera Morten has used for years: a Fujifilm X-T30, typically paired with 35mm or 56mm lenses, sometimes from Fuji, sometimes from Viltrox.
'I’m not very gear-focused. I just want something that works and doesn’t get in the way,' he says. 'My X-T30 is getting a bit tired, but it’s still going.'
See It in Person
Shady Characters opens on Friday, July 4th at 6 PM at Mike’s Corner and runs until August 10th. It’s a small, informal show — with a few words to kick things off, good photography on the walls, friendly vernissage prices in the restaurant, and best of all, it’s free and open to everyone.
All prints are professionally produced by Oslo Foto AS on Hahnemühle Baryta paper, hand-signed, and available exclusively through streetianity.com. For this event, Morten is selling only one copy of each exhibited photo, making them all unique special editions. The prints will be available for purchase on this site starting July 4th and throughout the duration of the exhibition. Purchased prints can be picked up at Mike’s Corner after the exhibition ends on August 10th.
'It’s a small exhibition,' Morten says, 'but it means a lot to me. I hope people stop by, hang out, and maybe see the city a little differently.'
