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She’s worked with Adidas, Canon and Mirror: hot Hong Kong photographer Leung Yat-ting on why taking pictures is only ‘half of the job’

Leung Yat-ting, aka Leungmo, is a rising star in Hong Kong’s fashion photography scene and has taken photos for Elle, Vogue, Puma and stars such as Eason Chan

She talks about how nature and a Cambodian monk with Facebook inspired her, why photography is about communication, and her advice for budding photographers

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Hong Kong photographer Leung Yat-ting, aka Leungmo, has worked with Nikon, fashion magazines and celebrities including singer Joyce Cheng. She opens up about what inspires her and gives tips for those starting out in photography. Photo: courtesy of Leungmo

Published: 12:45pm, 15 Mar 2024

When Hongkonger Leung Yat-ting was a young girl she spent hours setting up shoots with her beloved doll, Blythe, snapping photos with a digital camera her family had given her.

“I’d dress up the doll and put together a small shooting set,” says Leung. “So I suppose that was my first exposure to fashion photography.”

She has come a long way.

Now aged 30, Leung – who works under the name Leungmo – has her creative fingerprints all over the city, with some of her best work gracing the pages of fashion magazines Vogue HK, Grazia and Elle Men.

A photo by Leung. Her work has graced the pages of fashion magazines Vogue HK, Grazia and Elle Men. Photo: courtesy of Leungmo

Her vast range of styles is best seen on her studio’s Instagram account (@tooboredstudio) – mostly commercial work – and her personal account, @Leungmo, where she unleashes her more whimsical aesthetic.

Kylie Knott

After many years with the Post, Kylie Knott found her calling on the culture and lifestyle desk. She writes about the environment, animal welfare, food and the arts.

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