On October 3rd, 2025, I hosted my Hong Kong slideshow and talk at the KEEN store in K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui. The space filled up fast, there was standing room only, and the energy in the room felt warm, curious, and engaged from the start. It immediately felt like the kind of night where people were there to really listen and connect.
What made the night especially meaningful was who showed up. The crowd was a great mix of photographers, creatives, new faces, longtime friends, and family, all bringing thoughtful questions and an openness that made the experience feel more like a shared conversation than a one-way presentation. In a city that moves as fast as Hong Kong, that kind of presence meant a lot to me.
The slideshow focused on adventure, storytelling, and advocacy—how photography can move beyond aesthetics and become a tool for connection and responsibility. One of the strongest moments for me personally was seeing how deeply people connected with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other wild, protected places. During those sections, the room noticeably leaned in. The questions sharpened, the conversations slowed, and the interest felt genuine and sustained. I loved seeing that response. It reinforced how much people care about places they may never visit, yet instinctively understand are worth protecting forever.
I’m incredibly grateful to KEEN for hosting the event and creating space for this kind of storytelling. Huge thanks as well to the sponsors and supporters who helped make the evening possible: Peak Design, YETI, Protect Our Winters, Informed Experiences, Tahoe Mountain Realty, OWC (Other World Computing), Ardor, and Esquire Hong Kong. Having Esquire Hong Kong feature the show was a real honor and helped carry the conversation well beyond the walls of K11 Musea.
Most of all, thank you to everyone who took time out of a busy Friday afternoon to be there. Your presence, curiosity, and support are what turned this into something special. Hong Kong continues to be a place where my work, my roots, and my community intersect in meaningful ways—and this night was a strong reminder of why I keep coming back.
Beyond the lens, always.
–Ming
