There are few more polarizing destinations than Hong Kong. To some , it’s cosmopolitan, vibrant, and fast-paced; and to others, it can sometimes come across as traditional, antiquated, and somewhat dishevelled.
Personally, I found Hong Kong dizzying; a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with such pulsating energy. Coming in from Singapore, the landscape felt very new yet familiar at the same time, a dazzling mix of a sophisticated gutsy-ness well intertwined with a sensitive touch to culture. It’s an odd-seeming mix, perhaps; but it’s a definite energy boost on a plate – and whether you’re here for business, to traipse through history, or simply to hunt down those Instagram-worthy spots, you can be sure it’s got all the choice cuts waiting for you to explore.
If I can offer just one tip about photographing Hong Kong (just so you don’t make the same mistakes I did), it’s to keep it simple. I’m really terrible at capturing cities and I find that, when chasing after a landscape as frenetic as this, the more you narrow your creativity by obsessing over specific must-have shots, the more you’re going to miss it. Besides, most of Hong Kong’s Instagram-worthy spots are likely to be high-profile with everyone – both locals and tourists – and as dilapidated or deserted some places might look, you can be sure you’ll end up having to wait your turn for your frame. Which in my case, always stifles my level of inspiration down to zero.
Hong Kong is very conceptual and very full of emotion – don’t be afraid that you’re missing out just because you missed a couple of prominent places for your ‘gram. Truth is, with a country as warm, wild, and animated as this, technically, everything around the corner deserves a spot on your feed.
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shaf.finah
Thank you so much Megan 💖💖
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Jen Nilsson
Great tips! I think you’ve captured the frentic energy you reference just beautifully. I spent 24 hours in Hong Kong once on a layover and tried running around to capture it…but didn’t do it justice as you have. Thank you for this!
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shaf.finah
Thank you Jen – I don’t think I did it much justice either! I think it’s just one of those places you keep discovering even after you’ve left 💕
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shaf.finah
Thank you Anushka – hopefully we all can soon! 💜🤞
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Linda (LD Holland)
We loved our firsts visit to Hong Kong. It was indeed a great city with so much to see and do. I like your selection of images that show the action going on in the city.
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shaf.finah
Thank you Linda! There’s so much hustle and bustle everywhere that I fell in love with capturing moments!
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Ashlee Fechino
What a neat photo journal of Hong Kong. We have never visited China. It looks like a really cool place to explore, eat, and adventure!
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shaf.finah
Thank you Ashlee! It is such a wonderful city and really comfortable & easy to explore!
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Hannah
Your photos are stunning as always! I love those multi-colored apartments! Thanks for sharing these beautiful sights!
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shaf.finah
You’re the sweetest Hannah! Always love seeing you around ❤️❤️
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Amy Aed
Wow, Hong Kong looks like such a beautiful place, I would love to visit once the pandemic is finally over!!
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shaf.finah
it is indeed! 🥰
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Brigitte
Your pictures made my heart ache. I hope to come back to HK soon. It’s such a beautiful country to explore and eat your way throughout.
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shaf.finah
it really is! i actually wish i explored the foodscape a little better when i was there 🤤 definitely didn’t do it the justice it deserved.
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Nina
I haven’t been to Hong Kong in a decade but your pictures flooded me with memories <3
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shaf.finah
so did it for me! (i went in 2017) 😆❤️
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Megan
You have captured Hong Kong beautifully, especially the emotion. Well done and beautiful photos.