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why noir?
I started my journey into photography by taking pictures of food. What began as a side project to support restaurant reviewing slowly, but surely, spun out into a full blown obsession. Noir is abit of online real estate, for me to collate all my experiments regarding the art of fixing the shadows and also a way to document the various adventures which currently intrigue me.
what my mind’s eye is contemplating right now
There is a certain mystique about rangefinders and it is on the streets that the Leica format really shines. I am committed to turning my eye to the wonderous and the wonderful as well as the decisive candids which could only come together by pure accident. Capturing the magic is the tricky part, and in order to witness the magic, I need to get closer, and then closer still. Closer to the action.
my wish list
When I work, I use my Nikon and the 35 f1.4 for shooting food. When I shoot purely for passion, it has to be the Leica with the 35 Summilux and Portra 400 film. My wish list now includes the 24 f1.4 AF-S and the 24mm f2.8 summarit.
hire me
I am a freelance photographer based in London, UK. My specific interests are in food and street photography. I can be made available for a variety of photographic assignments. References and tearsheets can be provided upon request. If you would like to use me for a coming project or ask for a quote, you can contact me at kang.leong@londoneater.com. My professional portfolio can be seen at http://kangphoto.com
my gear
Leica M8 · Leica M6 · Leica 35mm Summilux · Cosina Voigtlander 21mm f4 Color Skopar · Leica 90mm Summicron · Nikon D700 · Nikon FM2n · Nikkor AFD 85mm f1.4 · Nikkor AFS 60mm f2.8 · Nikkor AIS 35mm f1.4 · Nikkor AIS 28mm f2.8 · Kodak Portra 400NC · Billingham Hadley Black · Hunger · Passion · Courage
photography resources
akentl · the moment captured · moodaholic · simplify to amplify · strobist · cat segovia · electrolite · mango power girl · boxed light · radiant lite · dan winters · david loftus · foundation hcb · stefan lubo · the photo book · 5b4 · in a lonely place · Chasing Light · Photography Schools · Gothenburg 365