Hong Kong Shifts
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From sampan ladies and bamboo scaffolders to street cleaners, fishermen and market vendors - these workers form the backbone of fast-paced Hong Kong, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. Looking beyond the glamorous harborfront and dramatic skyline, Hong Kong Shifts explores the back alleys to meet the individuals who work tirelessly to keep the city ticking. These are stories and portraits of resilience, wisdom, positivity and strength from the streets of Hong Kong.

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From sampan ladies and bamboo scaffolders to street cleaners, fishermen and market vendors - these workers form the backbone of fast-paced Hong Kong, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. Looking beyond the glamorous harborfront and dramatic skyline, Hong Kong Shifts explores the back alleys to meet the individuals who work tirelessly to keep the city ticking. These are stories and portraits of resilience, wisdom, positivity and strength from the streets of Hong Kong.
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Cynthia Cheng was born in Canada and grew up in Hong Kong, and went on to study law at University College London. She stayed in the UK to study and work for close to a decade. Prior to pursuing a career in social impact, writing and mental health, she was a practising lawyer in London, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. Cynthia is currently an executive at an international non-profit organisation and co-founder of Hong Kong Shifts. She has always loved words, color and the beauty and authenticity of human stories. Originally from Belgium, Maxime Vanhollebeke lived in London and Chicago before settling in Hong Kong in 2009 to pursue a career as an international lawyer. He developed a passion for photography and was immediately drawn to the raw energy and beauty of Hong Kong and its people. As lead photographer and co-founder of Hong Kong Shifts, Maxime specialises in environmental portraits and street photography and is passionate about using photography to support and amplify positive social progress initiatives.