Nicholas Ip
I was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Canada, and presently living in Hong Kong. My passion for photography started when I discovered street photography a few years ago. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I traveled frequently for work and I used that opportunity to document people and places whenever I could. In 2021, being grounded in Hong Kong, I worked towards improving my photography and decided that black and white is the direction I would take. When I shoot, I enjoy looking for good light, one that provides a nice gradient or high contrast for the frame. My goal is to make photos that tell stories with good aesthetics. I like to make candid shots of people, as they are the most natural expression of the moment, and I strive to be as respectful as I can in each situation.
About the collection
This collection are photos I have made in 2021-2022. They show the everyday life of people in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although these are shots of strangers, I feel that they are, in some ways, a reflection of my own life. My career and lifestyle has definitely been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Street photography has been an outlet for me through these times. The moments in these photos are reminders of what I have in my life to be grateful for.
