ACHIEVERS
2019
EDWIN AYOTUNDE
Table of Contents Photography in Hong Kong
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Ads
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Models
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Conclusion
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Editorial
Hello!
Hong Kong is obviously an energetic city, a mix of old and modern, which offers a great opportunity to shoot in style and this issue offers a list of talented, young and passionate photo models you can collaborate with. Hong Kong is a city that will influence and spark your creative spirit, which makes it one of the best cities for photography . You should view this issue on a PC for premium experience.
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Photography In Hong Kong
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ACHIEVERS
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Models • Jessie Chung • Samantha Lau • Anna Dosse • Christy Avellino • Yau Ching Manww • Kathleen Arthur • Melody Cheng • Christy Choi • Shin Zea
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Jessie
Chung
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Ever since i was young...
y name is Jessie Chung and I born & raised up in Hong Kong. Some of my friends would call me SuSu as they think I look like a hamster LOL! Since I was young, I admired the Japanese model girls in Vivi magazine,all of them dress up so pretty with a sweet smile. From then on,I like taking photos with nice outďŹ ts on. Then some of the photographers found me quite photogenic & my face is unique, which made me do some collaboration with them & sometimes freelance modelling jobs.
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Sexy’ is being independent, being confident and having fun. Andrew Davidson
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et I didn’t sign with any modelling agency as they asked me to lose at least 5kg & do some injection to look better. Though, i have a curvy natural body structure which make me look big, but I’m not fat . However, I think every girls is pretty with the confidence smile on. I believe girls with different body type can model too in US. Thats why I choose to embrace myself & be a healthy confidence me!!
My Inspirations!
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like fashion,mix & match ,street fashion.so I love to read magazine to update the trend and shopping online. It’s always nice when you dress up something nice & comfy to go out! & I like go to gym sweat a lot make me feel so fresh & easy to wear some clothes I like !
Samantha
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My life & Interest
wanted t o share my life and interests with the world, modelling is one of the ways that i can express myself, i feel happy doing it and photography is such an amazing art, I learnt to see beauty in everyone and the world seems so much brighter that way. I admire confidence and ambition , I’m definitely most inspired by people’s self love and care, which lead to great joy and success. Most of the time I enjoy spending time with friends chilling. I love drinking, and just enjoying myself and life in general.
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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Helen Keller
Anna
Dosse 20 year old from Hong Kong
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My Interests
’v e never pursued modelling professionally, but a lot of my friends in Hong Kong are photographers. I am always happy to model for them if they ask, and we’d spend a whole day having fun than taking actual photos. All the photos here are taken by some of my closest friends I’ve met through photography. My interests in Hong Kong include hiking, eating, and spending time with my family. I am only home during the summer. I’m a full time Psychology student studying in the UK. My main interests in this field include forensics and antisocial/violent behaviour. In my free time I love to play football (not very well) and cook (mainly Asian food).
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My Passion & Interrest
’ve always been interested in makeup and in fashion to demonstrate my own sense of aesthetics to the world. I know that I bring something different to the table. My femme fatale style is promiscuous yet edgy with a sense of avant garde. When I first started modelling, I fell in love with the visual portrayal of myself. Then I began to take this career more seriously. I love that I am showing the world a different side of me. My style and fashion are largely inspired by my travel experiences. I am particularly inspired by the fashion and architecture of Paris, Milan, and London. My style also alluded the orientalist fashion of Japan and Korea as well as my own cultural heritage.
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I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein
Yau Ching
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Keeping Memories Alive
ou can address me by my english name Nicole. I’m 25 years old based in Hong Kong. Been photographed is one of my ways of keeping memories alive. I started modelling just for fun and as a hobby, then I grew to love it more, therefore I thought I should take it more seriously and do some modelling as a side thing in the future. However, I’m currently doing it for fun and have been working with a few photographers, most of which are my friends.
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To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Albert Einstein
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Kathleen
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Growing Up I n A Multicultural Environment
ixed race girl that grew up in a multicultural society surrounded by unique experiences only seen in places like Hong Kong. I value creativity and am inspired by those with purpose and passion; reected by the very ambiance that Hong Kong transpires.
Love both photography and modeling and believes it can capture any moment in time; encompassing raw emotions that the viewers can also feel when seeing the image.
I love that art can be expressed in to many different ways and therefore love to also write music for fun. Overall, very driven by the small things in life and always ďŹ nds the natural beauty in people and things.
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An image captured on camera represents an individual record seen by the photographer’s eye. -Eraldo Banovac
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Melody
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22 years Old, Landscape Designer
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My Source Of Inspiration
or me, photography is for recording the important moments in my life, that’s why I started doing photography. I started modeling just because I was curiousas to what it’s like to pose in front of lens and see those moments get captured in a way that iginites certain emotions in me. Mountains inspire me the most, I always talk to myself when I go hiking. My favourite thing is hiking, I can relax, reflect about my past, likewise think about the future.
CHOI CHRISTY
18 year old from Honk Kong
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what draws me in on modeling
onestly , I don’t really feel confident before i started modelling. Since I started the collaborating with different kinds of photographers, i find it really interesting and it totally boosts my confidence. I sincerely enjoy the moment shooting with them and I can learn many things from modeling. so i would say my hobby draws me in.
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What Inspires Me
’m mostly inspired by how emotions can be reflected from a picture. Often times i find it hard to make decisions on which pictures to post due to how individual pictures sways my emotion.
What I Do For Fun
Mostly, i spend my free time with friends, spot some new locations and restaurants. It is the best way to release stress and ďŹ nd happiness for me.w
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My Hobbies & Passion
’m a painter but i also have a thing for photography and modelling. I have been painting for a while now and I never get bored of letting my imagination run wild with colours and designs.
On the other hand, I started modelling not quite long and I adore every new skill or pose I learn. I’ve always been fascinated by cameras and they work and also seeing photographers, different editing styles. I love meeting new people and making long lasting connections which goes hand in hand with both of my creative jobs. I am also extremely enthusiastic and up for almost any challenge sent my way!
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