7 stunning Hong Kong street photographs you need to see

Photographer:  Elaine Li

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Elaine Li is a master of visual storytelling. As a keen urban explorer as well, Li is able to capture the various layers of the city and showcase its beauty from different perspectives. 

Photographer: Gideon de Kock

Known for his documentary photography, South African-born Hong Kong-based artist Gideon de Kock is obsessed with film photography. His candid-style has led to images like this one, which captures both the crowded and lonely side Hong Kong. 

Photographer: Kevin Mak

Kevin Mak manages to seize seemingly ordinary street scenes from a fresh perspective. Whether it’s how the image is framed or the reflections of street signs, Hong Kong is a never-ending playground for his creativity.

Photographer: Tricia Darling

Hailing from a small country town in Western Australia, Tricia Darling spent years in London and Dubai honing her craft before making Hong Kong her home in 2011. Darling tends to seek out the layers and juxtaposition of the city to capture special moments like this shot here.

Photographer: Derry Ainsworth

This well-established locally based photographer is familiar to many thanks to his colourful yet edgy works of the city. His Break of Nature series, in particular, is a wonderful reflection of Hong Kong’s relationship between concrete and nature, highs and lows. 

Photographer:  May James

Preferring to work, though not exclusively, in black-and-white photography, May James has the ability to capture light and shadow and candid street scenes like no other. 

Photographer: Christopher Lim

As a contemporary street photographer, Christopher Lim's raw and emotional photos feature real scenes and unsuspecting subjects. Lim is also a huge fan of anything analogue and raw street scenery, making Hong Kong the perfect place for him to explore.