Buzz Pioso is a full-time engineer and part-time photographer based in the Washington, DC, area. He currently focuses primarily on black and white urban street photography, consistent with the traditions of street photography from the second half of the 20th century. People and pets usually feature prominently in his images, ideally engaged in an interesting activity, at a compelling location, expressing strong gestures, or just quietly living their lives in the public spaces. He is married with full-grown children and lives in Clifton, Virginia, USA.