CHRISTOPHER VAN VREDEN

Once Upon A Time In Hong Kong

Highlighting the local street culture at a time pre-Covid, pre-political reform, and pre-bullshit. Authentic HK as most know it with a gritty attitude that\'s fast, in your face, and magnificently unique - a city that\'s trying dearly to hold on to a charm of its own

Photographer

Christopher van Vreden

Street photography keeps me curiously roaming, especially in a city that constantly leads to change. With speed and efficiency being one of Hong Kong's greatest assets, it's gratifying to frame a singular moment that you know may never come round again. Wether it's the close encounters of faces, body movements, or the infinite amount of decaying textures and layers (which I adore) - it's all part of the local journey and lifestyle here in this foot traffic haven of Hong Kong. A city close to my heart as a wandering gweilo, a city that holds endless stories, I capture (from a commuters POV) with an attempt to hold on to the roots of what makes this city so damn spectacular to begin with - an homage to the resilient people and the defining characteristics where I hope to capture as many moments that will one day stand true to represent Hong Kong at its core.

Follow me on IG @chrisvanvreden.hk to get a slice of local street scenes the way I see it...

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