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PHOTO ESSAY : SHOP CATS OF HONG KONG

June 14, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: MARCEL HEIJNEN

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When Dutch photographer Marcel Heijnen moved to Hong Kong in 2015, he was delighted to find that many of his neighbours were of the feline variety. It was only natural for him to make friends with the local shop cats and their owners, taking photos as he went. And this series is the charming result.

Against a background of Hong Kong ’s bustling dried goods trade, dusty shelves groaning with traditional products, the beloved cats either stand out as shop mascots or magically melt away behind boxes and jars. Marcel aims to capture a world in which it seems that time stood still, a reminder of simpler times, ongoing warm stories not far from Hong Kong’s glistening skyline. A place where a true symbiotic relationship between human and animal still thrives.

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Dutch photographer Marcel Heijnen lived in Asia for 3 decades. He now divides his time between Europe and Asia. At any one time he is working on a number of photo series, from feline to fine art and everything in between, capturing different aspects of street life in Asia against a background of urbanisation and impermanence. When it comes to cats and their many layers of meaning, we suggest you to see his ‘Chinese Whiskers’ series via Instagram.

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PHOTO ESSAY : SPLITTING PERSPECTIVE

June 8, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: KRID KARNSOMDEE

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Splitting Perspective is a photo series about seeing everyday places in a new light. I discovered that by changing the angle of my camera or lining up shapes and lines in the frame, even the simplest scene can look like something much more interesting—almost like a photo with multiple layers.

Taking these photos made me pay more attention to my surroundings. Places I used to walk past every day started to feel special, just by viewing them from a different point of view. It became fun to explore and find new ways to see the ordinary.

I hope this series sparks your curiousity too. Try shifting your perspective—you might be surprised by how fun and exciting the world around you can become.

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Krid Karnsomdee is a Co-founder and Director of Photography at Casper House. He enjoys photographing in various styles, but his favorite is minimalist street photography.

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PHOTO ESSAY : FARM WORKPLACE

May 17, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: KRONGRAT JINDAPOL

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I enjoy capturing scenes from my workplace because they offer a sense of calm, relaxation, and beauty—a brief escape from the fatigue of daily life. I’m drawn to the connection between people and nature, to subtle oddities worth noticing, and to the possibilities of reimagining and interpreting these moments through photography.

Shrimp farming is filled with pressure and uncertainty. We monitor the ponds around the clock, never knowing what the next day will bring. This photo series reflects a shrimp farmer’s perspective during the workday—the unexpected turns brought by changing weather, daily tasks, or even fluctuating emotions.

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Krongrat Jindaphon (Ong) is currently a white shrimp farmer. He began photographing scenes from his farm in 2021 and enjoys street photography and documenting emotional narratives from everyday life as a personal pursuit.

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PHOTO ESSAY : PATTERN AROUND US

May 10, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: WARUNTORN KAEWKEEREE

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The word ‘pattern’ is one we encounter often—an idea woven in the fabric of daily life, familiar and instinctively understood. At its core, a pattern is an arrangement of elements that share a similar form, whether through geometric repetition or the orderly placement of objects. Even the most mundane compositions, when aligned with intention, can become patterns in their own right.

A closer look at our surroundings reveals that patterns are everywhere—woven into the architecture of buildings, etched into the streets we traverse. Each of these visual configurations possesses its own character, shaped by the designer’s vision and the context of its placement.

Whenever I set out with my camera, I’m drawn to these subtle repetitions—the hidden alignments waiting to be uncovered along the way. For me, photographing patterns is a way of capturing what I call the beauty of simplicity. It’s a practice that brings joy to my photographic journey, deepens my connection with the visual world, and often informs other photographic styles I explore.

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Waruntorn Kaewkeeree is a private-sector professional who carries a camera almost everywhere. He is drawn to minimalist photography, finding inspiration in the quiet order of his surroundings. For him, photography is both a form of rest and a means of emotional restoration.

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CHINA DAILY

March 24, 2025

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EXPERIENCE YAOWARAT IN BLACK AND WHITE THROUGH THE ‘CHINA DAILY’ EXHIBITION BY NIWAT KOONPHOL

PHOTO ESSAY : GEOMETRIC FORMS IN URBAN ARCHITECTURE

March 2, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: PUTTIPONG NIPATUTIT

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Geometry and Urban Architecture Through the Lens of Film

Urban architecture is rich in geometric forms that reflect the structural and design philosophies of different eras. While the lines of buildings may appear simple, they are infused with layers of light, shadow, and color that evoke distinct emotions.

Shooting with a film camera enhances these elements, adding a natural tonal quality that lends depth and softness to the images while capturing the atmosphere of a place in a uniquely expressive way. The limitations of film—particularly the finite number of exposures—require me to be more deliberate in composing each frame, ensuring every shot is intentional and thoughtfully framed.

In architectural photography, the city can be distilled into basic forms like triangles, rectangles, and sweeping curves, once stripped of excess detail. Yet, through the lens of a film camera, these shapes transform into narratives of shifting light and shadow, revealing the timeless beauty of the urban landscape.

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Puttipong Nipatutit (Amp) A passionate photographer and owner of a small digital print studio.

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PHOTO ESSAY : HONG KONG SOLITAIRE

February 22, 2025

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TEXT & PHOTO: PATRICK KASINGSING

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Hong Kong captivates me like no other city. From my first visit in 2017 to my most recent stop last September, this 1,108km² pocket of contrasts keeps pulling me back. Every trip feels like uncovering another layer, where something familiar is always just a little different. It’s a place where glass-and-steel skyscrapers soar above streets that still hold the grit and character of another time, where the sharp edges of a modern “Asia’s World City” soften into traces of its past as the Fragrant Harbor.

Hong Kong hums with urgency: fast, loud, relentless. But every so often, it pauses, exhales, and shows you its quieter side, rare moments that I wanted to capture in this series. A solitary figure standing in the shadow of towers; a woman in green, lost in her own thoughts along the Avenue of Stars; a Yau Ma Tei street stirring awake as the day begins. These quiet moments, nearly missed amidst the city’s rush, are the ones I always seem to gravitate toward, the small, human glimpses that, to me, make up the real Hong Kong.

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Patrick Kasingsing is an art director, photographer, writer, and Philippine architectural heritage advocate. He founded @brutalistpilipinas and @modernistpilipinas, platforms celebrating the country’s architectural legacy, and launched Kanto.PH, an online magazine covering design and culture in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Previously creative director of architecture magazine BluPrint, he revitalized its identity and oversaw creative direction for multiple One Mega Group titles. As art director of adobo magazine, his contributions to its rebrand earned a Philippine Quill award. Patrick’s writing and photography has also appeared in publications from Birkhäuser Verlag, Braun, DOM Publishers, PURVEYR, and Vogue Philippines among others.

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PHOTO ESSAY : THE CITY’S COLORS: BANGKOK

September 28, 2024

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TEXT & PHOTO: JULACHART PLEANSANIT

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Bangkok stands out as one of the most fun cities in the world, well-known for its rich cultural mix and vibrant environment. A key element that sets Bangkok apart is its explosion of color, which defines the city’s unique character both day and night.

Color in Bangkok is not just a detail; it plays a crucial role in shaping the city’s atmosphere and identity. The city’s bright colors are evident everywhere, such as advertising signs, street fabric, colorful vehicles, fashion, buildings, and its people. Red, yellow, and blue are among the most prominent, popping up everywhere throughout the city, along with many other exceptional colors.

In street photography, color becomes one of the first elements I look for. It can create a visually striking photo when combined with the right composition. Vibrant colors can also make for a more interesting storytelling narrative in the shot.

This set of photographs shows a striking color scheme while capturing the unique quality of Thainess. Each image reflects how Bangkok’s colors contribute to its lively street scenes and cultural identity, offering a glimpse into the city’s soul through its colorful environment.

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Julachart Pleansanit, Bob, is an event designer based in Bangkok. About a year ago, he took up street photography as a serious hobby. Since then, he’s been capturing the streets of Bangkok through his own perspective. He believes that every street has its own uniqueness. It’s like a treasure hunt for him, in which he tries to find the hidden gems that are hiding in plain sight.

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WUTHIPOL UJATHAMMARAT

September 25, 2024

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HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH WUTHIPOL UJATHAMMARAT, A FREELANCE PRINT ARTIST AND COMMUNICATION DESIGNER WHO IS RECOGNIZED AS THE CREATOR OF VIVIDLY COLORFUL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKS WHICH OFTEN PROMPTS VIEWERS TO REFLECT AND QUESTION THE FAMILIAR SCENES THAT UNFOLD BEFORE US

PHOTO ESSAY : THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY

September 22, 2024

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TEXT & PHOTO: BARRY MACDONALD

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‘The Fabric of Society’ is a metaphor that refers to the underlying structure, relationships and interconnectedness that hold a society together. Just as fabric is made up of individual threads, woven together to create a cohesive whole, the Fabric of Society is composed of various elements such as shared values, norms, laws, institutions, and cultural practices. These bind individuals and groups together, and make us all a part of the common thread of society as a whole.

Phaa Bai (blue & white plastic tarp) is the flag of the working class, but everyone’s life depends on it. Every meal we eat, the food is grown, fished, transported, sold, cooked or eaten with Phaa Bai being involved somehow in the process. All construction, plumbing and electrical work will rely on this versatile material, every building has needed it at some point. All of the things that we buy might have used Phaa Bai for the transportation, storage or even making entire market stalls. Floor, table, walls, roof and all. From simple objects on the street to the most precious Buddhist Statues in a temple, Phaa Bai is trusted to protect them all.

This project is about Phaa Bai, but is also about society as well. Through focusing on Phaa Bai you can see globalisation and homogeny of design, with everyone using the same products from the same suppliers. Environmental issues of plastic production, reuse and upcycling, as well as the Thai flair for improvising materials into new forms and functions. It is also linked to issues with migrant workers and the trades they take up in Thailand, and how they sometimes live in housing constructed with Phaa Bai.

Without it the country would not be able to function, It is literally the embodiment of the social fabric.

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Barry Macdonald (born in 1984) is a freelance photographer from London, England. He started off shooting musicians and found out about the enjoyment of travelling from going on tour with bands around Europe and the USA. His work has evolved into a hybrid of street and documentary. He is interested in sociology and tries to look at culture and human nature through his photography. He has lived in Bangkok since 2022.

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