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Kirby Ma

Kirby Ma

SHOES SAVIOUR

Ever-advancing manufacturing technology has significantly lowered the retail prices of shoes, pushing shoes to inevitably undergo the transformation from durable goods to general consumable items that would readily be disposed of when torn. Shoes could be saved, but not the craftsmanship heritage.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2024

Nominee

People

Non Professional

SHOES SAVIOUR

Ever-advancing manufacturing technology has significantly lowered the retail prices of shoes, pushing shoes to inevitably undergo the transformation from durable goods to general consumable items that would readily be disposed of when torn. Shoes could be saved, but not the craftsmanship heritage.

About Artist

Kirby Ma

Kirby Ma is an award-winning passionate Chinese Canadian photographer based in Hong Kong, practicing street photography, portraits, landscape, cityscape, nature, and snap. With the work nature of previous career engagements in corporate business development, he stationed and traveled to different countries, namely North Korea, Egypt, the Philippines, Brazil, the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc., he developed a deep interest in its local culture and lifestyles. From a casual photography hobbyist, he becomes a passionate photographer. His vision is to share the joy of photography, bring more happiness, and inspire people through photographs taken from a positive perspective. ~ ~ AWARDS ~ ~ Year 2024 BIFA: 2 Bronze and 9 Honorable Mentions; PX3: 1 Bronze and 11 Honorable Mentions; TIFA: 1 Bronze and 10 Honorable Mentions; reFocus Awards: 16 Nominations; IPA: 3 Honorable Mentions; MonoVision: 1 Honorable Mention. Year 2023 BIFA: 1 Bronze and 2 Honorable Mentions; PX3: 1 Honorable Mention; IPA: 1 Honorable Mention.

Kirby Ma

Photographic Areas of Focus

Architecture, Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel

Location

Hong Kong

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