Hi there! I am Ashley J (“memorytxture”, she/her), a multimedia artist and cultural translator based in Hong Kong. I am dedicated to presenting you with an immersive cultural experience through portrait photoshoots and vivid storytelling.
Since March 2024, I have welcomed and made friends with 350+ clients from 50+ countries and received a 100% five-star rating.
I have a recommended route in Mongkok, the heart of Kowloon, while I am also happy to design a unique route to take the exact photos you want. Whether you are into instagram spots/street food/urban exploration/hiking/modern art etc., and whatever kind of film photography you like (natural/candid/stylish/black and white/color/daytime/nighttime/120mm/135mm), just let me know!
//More about me//
I am a multimedia artist, literature teacher, hardcore lover of Hong Kong, and researcher in Hong Kong Cultural Heritage (i.e. from street food to cuisines, from religions to traditional festivals, etc.) and East Asian culture. I speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and a bit Japanese.
I moved to Hong Kong myself at the age of 17 and have been living here for 13 years. I deeply care about this city. I am resourceful in multiple areas, i.e. literature and films, restaurants, urban farming, bouldering gyms, art galleries to architecture, education system, language learning etc. I'm very open to discussing basically anything with you!
I am super easy to talk with and want to make sure you enjoy the journey (the process of photo taking and our conversations) as well as the results (the photos).
I have been making genuine friends all over the world through photography. I can't wait to meet up with you!
*** Important Notes***
1. I do film photography and this photoshoot service already includes the cost of the film. Film photography has a unique colour and texture which is especially suitable for Hong Kong night views, i.e. neons, illuminated streets, markets, Wong Kar-wai style. I need to send them to the lab to develop and to scan, so you can not see the photos during the photoshoot.
2. For delivery, I will send you the download link of the digital copies of the photos in 5-10 days.
>> Aside from the digital copies, if you want to hold the film negatives as a unique souvenir, you can pick them up with no additional fee.
3. The weather in Hong Kong can be quite unpredictable, and if heavy rain prevents the photoshoot, I will offer a full refund, and only as optional alternatives you can (1) reschedule the photoshoot or (2) do an indoor photoshoot. Thank you for your understanding!
