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· Kimberly Nguyen
Indonesian Fashion Photographer Fights Hate Through Powerful Visualizations
Reinhardt Kenneth is using his skills to create awareness and begin conversations through his intense, visually-gripping photographic series with themes surrounding COVID-19. The LA-based fashion and celebrity photographer told NextShark that he was feeling a range of emotions…
· Khier Casino
Photographer Shows Off Shirtless Chinese Students at the Shanghai University of Sport
A series of photos featuring Asian men wearing nothing but their underwear in what appears to be a college dormitory has gone viral on Chinese social media for obvious reasons. The photos, shot by Shanghai-based photographer JQvision, depict a dorm room the Shanghai University…
· Carl Samson
Why Trump’s Former Photographer Says Andrew Yang is an ‘Embarrassment’ to Chinese Americans
A photographer who worked for Donald Trump’s campaign has called Andrew Yang an “embarrassment” to Chinese Americans. Gene Ho, who labeled Yang a socialist, went on to suggest that the Democratic candidate move to China, where his social credit score would be “very excellent.”
· Carl Samson
Photographer Put on Blast After Winning $120,000 Photography Award for a ‘Staged’ Photo
The latest winner of a prestigious photography award has come under fire after behind-the-scenes photos showing at least eight other photographers capturing the same winning subject emerged on social media. Edwin Ong Wee Kee, a Malaysian photographer, won the $120,000 grand…
· Ziye Wang
Meet the Filipino American Photographer Who Caught Lebron James’ Attention on Instagram
For many basketball fans and aspiring photographers, having the opportunity to shoot the Los Angeles Lakers during practices and games would be a dream come true, in and of itself. But having LeBron James himself actually post your pics on his personal Instagram?
· Jin Hyun
NYC Photographer Captures The Beautiful Intimacy of Asian Couples
Love, romance and intimacy — these are subject matters Hollywood doesn’t always associate with Asians. This lack of representation and perpetual stereotyping has provided Asians growing up in western countries with very little relatable content. Photographer and director, An…
· Bryan Ke
Insta Famous Photographer Who Cheated on His Girlfriend of 8 Years Becomes a Brutal Meme
Asian Twitter has been using the hashtags “the93044” and “geoff” to expose a man who cheated on his girlfriend of eight years. Geoff Hamanishi, who gained fame through his Instagram account @the93044 where he was seemingly the epitome of the supportive and loyal boyfriend,…
· Bryan Ke
Photographer Captures Why Indian Men Hold Hands With Each Other
Vincent Dolman published a series of photos documenting the unusual yet interestingly beautiful love of holding hands among Indian men as they walk the busy streets of India. The London-based celebrity and fashion photographer was inspired to document this cultural norm after he…
· Ryan General
Japan’s ‘Thigh Photographer’ to Showcase Over 1,000 Legs in Upcoming Exhibit
Japan’s premier thigh photographer Yuya Sugiyama is set to turn this year’s autumn into the “season of thighs” with an upcoming exhibit featuring previous and latest works. ◆ 個展情報 ◆ 「ふともも写真の世界展 2018 秋」 会期：8/31(金)〜9/24(月) 会場：TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO NAGOYA#ふともも写真の世界展…
· Ryan General
Singaporean Couple Definitely Hired the Worst $2,000 Wedding Photographer Money Can Buy
A newlywed couple from Singapore recently took to social media to express disappointment over their disastrous wedding photo album. Posting the unimpressive images online on Tuesday, Facebook user Ivan Tan lamented how the 2,700 Singapore dollars ($2,000) he paid for Reflection…
· Editorial Staff
Photographer Who Allegedly Leaked Nude Photos of South Korean Model Found Dead
A photographer involved in the high-profile sex abuse scandal surrounding a female model in South Korea died in an apparent suicide, leaving the case with more unanswered questions. Popular YouTuber and model Yang Ye-won had earlier accused the 42-year-old suspect, who…
· Khier Casino
‘I never want to hear that Filipinos don’t work hard’: Photographer’s Pictures Go Viral
A photographer who recently traveled to the Philippines experienced how diligently Filipinos work to make ends meet. Dom Argana, a film student at California State University, Northridge, traveled to Palawan, Philippines, to shoot a documentary for Passion Planner for one month.
· Editorial Staff
Trump Leaves Kim Jong-un Shook After Telling Photographers to Make Them Look ‘Thin’ and Handsome’
During the much-waited North Korean Summit in Singapore, President Trump and Kim Jon-un sat down for a lunch with senior officials from both their nations. As the lunch began, Trump made a joke to reporters telling them to make him and Kim Jong-un look ‘nice and handsome and…
· Carl Samson
Photographer Reveals the Insane Lengths Chinese Couples Go for Wedding Photoshoots
An Australian photographer has been taking Chinese couples to outlandish locales, such as fake villages and swimming tanks, to capture pre-wedding pictures — a booming business that pays up to $1 million in the name of perfection. A post shared by Olivia Martin-McGuire…
· Carl Samson
Chinese-Filipina Photographer Turns Ordinary Backyard Photos Into Whimsical Scenes
Katrina Yu, a Filipina-Chinese photographer with a growing Instagram following, has a knack for making magic out of the mundane. Who would have thought that her photos — ethereal, whimsical and thought-provoking — were actually taken from her backyard?
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Photographer Captures Tokyo Covered By Heavy Snow
Yuichi Yokota is a professional Japanese photographer based in Tokyo, Japan. On January 22, 2018, Tokyo saw it’s heaviest snow in 4 years. Yokota captured the sceneries during that day by visiting famous Tokyo spots including Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa (Senso-Ji Temple) and…
· Carl Samson
Photographer Works to Capture All of the World’s Half-Japanese Faces
By helping in a crowdfunding campaign, people can now be part of a novel project that seeks to create a better understanding of half-Japanese identities, or hafu, all over the world. Belgian-Japanese photographer Tetsuro Miyazaki has been travelling the globe to interview…
· Ryan General
Italian Photographer Takes Breathtaking Photos Inspired By Japanese Anime
With its combination of colorful graphics, quirky characters, fantastical themes, and vibrant settings, anime often evokes a unique sense of wonder to its audience.
· Ryan General
Indonesian Photographer is an Absolute BEAST at Photoshop
Indonesian photographer Syahril Ramadhan can often be seen in his social media photos flirting with celebrities, posing with actors in Hollywood posters or simply chilling out with his popular buddies. But while Ramadhan doesn’t really have many famous friends, he does have a…
· Carl Samson
Photographer Captures Japan’s Incredible Beauty During the Winter
A local photographer has succeeded in capturing Japan’s best looks in the bitter cold. Instagram user @nagaoshi, a 22-year-old living in Ishikawa prefecture, shared breathtaking shots to thousands of followers on social media.