JEN'S OBSCURA
jchan photography

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Hong Kong and educated in Canada. I've since lived and worked in Singapore and Australia. Currently based in Berlin, Germany. I see myself as a citizen of Mother Earth.
With a background in architecture and design, I love photographing the urban landscape. Keeping a childlike curiosity towards the world and my finger firmly on the pulse of society. I would indulge myself at the corner of the street soaking up every detail of a building or mannerism of a passersby.
I started taking portraits to build bridges and connect with people, leading to my realization that I could help couples celebrate their love and the endearing facets of their relationships by capturing them through my lens.
I love music for it is the truest medium.
I love animals for their purity of purpose.
I love to document the real stories of people.
I believe in plants and all the good things that take time to grow.
I believe in spontaneous storytelling that unveils the unspoken.
I believe in imperfection, honest imagery that speaks to the heart.
And I believe in that moment when day topples into night and he and she say “yes, we do”.
From couples to animals to passersby, I strive to create meaningful experiences and to capture a sense of curiosity, compassion and sensitivity in my photos.