A Sense of Place – One City Further
Making a home in a new city can be an eye-opener, especially if it is far removed from where you grew up. You observe things as an outsider, from the...
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Quiver: The Journey Behind the Book
“I just remember one morning, I was standing at the edge of my pond, doing my [Tai Chi] routine, and every time I went into this one posture where I...
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I Just Wanted to Get Out into the World, and Photography and Writing is Such a Good Excuse to Do That.
Lucy Hamidzadeh is a writer and photographer based in London. Learn about her emotional connection to photography, her process, and her inspirations.
Life After Lockdown – As Our Outside World Awaits Us
The world as we once knew it was on pause – empty streets, everything closed, not a soul in sight, a virtually apocalyptic atmosphere. The global pandemic transformed busy, crowded...
If I Go More Than a Week Without Flying My Drone, I Get Incredibly Itchy Fingers.
Heritage, a sense of humour, and a strong desire to live a life that is as contagious as it is authentic. Bernie Ng is deeply passionate about Hong Kong, its unique architecture...
The Wonderment and Luxury of Print
In the midst of uncertainty, we find ourselves going through a time of constant change – impacting how we work and live in ways not imagined just a few short months...
Photography to Me is a Bittersweet Journey
Jeremy Cheung is a freelance photographer from Hong Kong. Passionate about his city, he draws inspiration from observing and sharing the way in which the city, nature and people interact. Jeremy...
I Try Not to Get Too Wrapped Up in Getting the Perfect Shot
Varun Thota is a self-taught UX designer and problem solver originally from Macau. In his day-to-day work as a designer, he spends most of the time working within constraints, balancing between organisational...
Photography Allowed Me to Realise My Passion for Travel
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Irwin Chan is an architectural designer currently studying in London for a Master’s in Architecture. After picking up a camera to document his time at university,...
Black Lives Matter: Protests in Chicago and London
In the midst of a pandemic and sheltering at home, we are witness to the historic worldwide response to the death of George Floyd and other Americans, along with the injustice...
Portraits of Isolation: Artists’ Expression During Extraordinary Times
Continuing our series of self-portraits in isolation, we’re sharing work from artists in Hong Kong, London, and Chicago. Below are just a few glimpses into how creative expression is helping...
Portraits of Isolation: Living in the “New Normal” During Covid-19
The world may be on hold, but artists are creating more than ever. Curious to hear how photographers and artists are finding comfort in creativity, we turned to our community...
Interview with Candy Lai, Photographer in the New Trope Hong Kong Edition
CANDY LAI is one of the Hong Kong photographers who’s work is featured in the new Trope Hong Kong Edition. Originally from London, she’s made Hong Kong her home, where she...
Trope Hong Kong Edition Available Now!
Trope Hong Kong, the third volume in the Trope City Editions series, celebrates the juxtaposition of colorful chaos and architectural order of this iconic, constantly changing city. The collection highlights the...
Trope London Book Wins the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year
We are absolutely over the moon to share that our Trope City Edition London book has been awarded the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020 ‘Nikon Photography Travel Book of the...
“London Trope City Edition” has Been Shortlisted by Stanford Travel Awards for Photography Travel Book of the Year
We are proud to announce that Trope London has been selected by Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards as a finalist in the 2020 Photography Travel Book of the Year, sponsored by...