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The top Hong Kong photographers you need to follow on Instagram

To follow or not to follow, that is the question

Jenny Leung
Catharina Cheung
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Jenny Leung
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Catharina Cheung
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Thanks to Hong Kongs interesting architecture, iconic skyline, and stunning spots that don’t even look like you’re in Hong Kong, it’s safe to say that we live in one of the most photogenic cities on Earth. Naturally, plenty of photographers have taken full advantage of its beauty by sharing their jaw-droppingly talented shots of the city on Instagram. Who are the best ones to follow in Hong Kong, you ask? Read on to find out our picks (listed in no particular order).

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Jazzie Sillona

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This Qatar-raised, Filipino urban documentarian focuses more on short videos of Hong Kong – which he calls moving postcards – but there’s no denying that his photography is also stunning. With a warm hue shining over the Hong Kong within his lens, there’s more than a hint of Wes Anderson at play in Silllona’s Instagram grid. He also often posts about how to colour grade, so if his aesthetic is one that you like, it might be worth giving him a follow.

Eric Ho and Sarah SK

One half of travel couple Chopsticks on the Loose, Eric pays a lot of attention to composition and colours in his images. The pair also posts photography tips and editing tutorials, so if you’re thinking about taking up a camera as well, they’re a good account to follow for guidance and inspiration.

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Jarvis L

A quick scroll through Jarvis’ feed will reveal that his work tends to play with symmetry and light. He also digitally manipulates some of his shots to create some very Christopher Nolan-esque views, presenting a Hong Kong that you may not have thought about seeing that way before.

Derry Ainsworth

Alluring tones, perfectly-timed compositions, and a mind-blowing ability to turn ordinary everyday scenes into beautiful works of art. Derry checks all the boxes for us.

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Timmy Lo

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With a keen sense for minimalism, Timmy’s photos often play with different patterns, textures, colours, and perspectives, giving his audience a long-lasting impression with his unique photography style. 

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Sean Foley

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Capturing Hong Kong in all its dark, neon-lit glory, Sean’s photos document the city’s electric colours with visually striking images that look like something straight out of a movie. Just stunning.

Jessica Li

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Letting you in on a greener side of Hong Kong, Jessica’s photos will take you through Hong Kong’s great outdoors one photo at a time. It might even inspire you to finally get up from the couch and venture out into nature too.

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Blair Sugarman

From the streets to the skies, Blair does it all. Truly capturing the heart and soul of Hong Kong, Blair’s photos narrate different stories of urban life and remind us of things to love and appreciate about our hometown.

Mike Chan

Mike Chan’s photographs are all about composition. Whether it’s catching a pedestrian crossing the street at just the right time, or waiting for a double-decker to line up perfectly with the sunset, each image is captured with an eye for detail. 

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