An entire generation of photographers credits apps such as Instagram with piquing their interest in the field. When Timmy Lo started shooting ten years ago, his camera was embedded into a smartphone and his pictures documented his daily life in Hong Kong. “It made me realise that a spectacular photo is defined by its unique perspective and the message behind it, rather than the equipment that you’re using.” A decade on—and after substantial gear upgrades, despite his statement—Lo incorporated the principles he learnt from posting to social media into a distinctive professional style that grabs the eye—and the imagination. His images are playful, vibrant and bold, celebrating the quirkiest and most photogenic corners of Hong Kong: from urban steps splashed with street art to colour-blocked housing complexes and lush corners…
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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2022