Jon Chiang is an avid urban landscape photographer who has been passionately pursuing the hobby for as long as he can remember. Growing up in the densely populated city-state of Singapore, being surrounded by skyscrapers and public housing is no stranger to him. As a result, Jon incorporates these elements into most of his photographs. However, Jon still enjoys exploring and venturing out into the last vestiges of open landscape and seascape remaining in Singapore, soaking in the sublime beauty of nature. Given the faced-paced and ever-changing visage of the country he calls home, Jon strives to capture the essence of these changes, lest they be lost in time forever.
Intrigued by the changing nature of light, Jon is fascinated by how light can give depth and dimension in the subject. Light, to him, is the ultimate Photoshop; no amount of post-processing can replicate good light. Light molds, shapes and breathes life into a scene, making the most mundane seem extraordinary. This shifting, fleeting moment of dramatic light is what drags Jon out of bed, or keeps him waiting for that tiny glimpse of golden glimmer that snatches away his breath. Till this day, his heart still races when the sun sets or rises from horizon yonder, painting the skies with beyond-natural tones.
Jon's works are available for purchase through Getty, and have been used in publications across the world. Notable international brands that Jon has collaborated with include Apple, Nikon, Irix, Lomography and local entities such as Singapore Tourism Board, Gardens by the Bay, Urban Redevelopment Authority and National Arts Council. His works featuring Singaporean scenes have been featured in numerous local exhibitions, and he has given keynote workshops with Apple Singapore's #TodayAtApple photography outreach events.
All works on this website are © All Rights Reserved by Jon Chiang Photography.
For enquiries regarding purchase, pricing and prints, do contact Jon for usage and licensing details at [email protected].
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Selected Awards
PUB My Take On Water Photography Competition 2019 - Third Prize
NUS Photographic Society Montage Photography Competition 2017 - Open Category, First Prize
Singapore Young Photographer Award 2016 - Open Category, Overall Winner
APEC Photo Contest 2013, First Prize
NUS Photographic Society Montage Photography Competition 2013 - Open Category, Merit
iLight Marina Bay 2012 - Student’s Category, First Prize
Camera Rental Centre National Day Photo-Competition 2012, First Prize
Exhibitions/Talks
#TodayAtApple Photo Lab 2018: Scout, Shoot and Edit with Jon Chiang
Noise Singapore 2016 Festival Showcase: Noise Alumni Exhibition
Noise Singapore 2016 Festival Showcase: Open Category Exhibition
Noise Singapore 2015 Festival Showcase: Open Category Exhibition
Noise Singapore 2013 Festival Showcase: Open Category Exhibition
Noise Singapore 2013 Festival Showcase: The Apprenticeship Programme (TAP) Exhibition
Professional Memberships
Nikon Professional Services Member
