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July 24, 2026

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June 12, 2026

THE POWER OF IMAGES AND WORDS

It’s said that every picture tells a story; it’s even said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Yet equally, without explanation a photograph on its own can be meaningless – and in an increasingly media-saturated world, in which words and images can be manipulated and often generated with little or no human intervention, it’s more important than ever that not only can we understand what we’re seeing and reading, but also that we can trust it.

On their own, authentic images and words can powerfully frame the ways in which we interpret our world, from events and personalities to innovations and entrepreneurship. When both are combined, that power is multiplied. Photographer Christiaan Hart and writer/editor Jon Wall have created a unique partnership, one that’s aimed at doing precisely that.

An Australian based in Hong Kong for two decades, Christiaan’s work spans elite international sport and premium commercial assignments across Asia, Europe and the Pacific. Trusted to operate within high-pressure environments, he delivers polished imagery for global audiences with discretion and consistency. As well as documenting world‑class sporting events, including motorsport, golf and tennis at the highest levels, he has built a strong reputation with commercial and corporate clients as diverse as Rolex, HAECO, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Bloomberg, Mandarin Oriental hotels, Ducati and Asia Yachting.

UK-born Jon, who has more than four decades experience in journalism, also spent over three years as a Public Relations manager with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. During his long career he has worked on lifestyle and cultural publications in London and Hong Kong that include Time Out (London), Business Traveller Asia-Pacific (where he served as Editor for almost 14 years) and, most recently, a 19-year stint at Prestige Hong Kong. In addition to travel and hospitality, and personality profiles, Jon specialises in automotive and watches, and has cooperated with brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and, in the watch sphere, Rolex.

By working closely together – Christiaan taking the superb images for which he’s famous and Jon bringing more than four decades of experience in journalism to crafting authentic, elegant and trustworthy prose – they will build on that dynamic relationship between images and words, matching both to convey precisely the messages and stories you and your brands and businesses want to tell, and delivering to your clients an even more realistic understanding of your activities and offerings.

As well as offering text and images, Christiaan and Jon can provide video with accompanying voiceover written to the same high standards and seamlessly integrated with the footage. And should you require a full 360-degree approach including print, video and social-media content, they offer that service too.

For full details contact christiaan@christiaanhart.com

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May 05, 2026

In a world where travel can be fast and fleeting, these posters are a way to slow things down — to hold onto a place, a memory, or a feeling.

Hong Kong is a city that leaves an impression. Through these posters, I hope to capture just a part of that — and bring it into everyday spaces. Each piece is based on my own original photographs, translating real moments I’ve experienced into artwork you can live with.

Offered in both framed and unframed formats, with a considered range of sizes to complement any interior.

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If people can’t picture who they’re talking to, trust drops instantly.

April 14, 2026

If people can’t picture who they’re talking to, trust drops instantly.

It’s not just a photograph

January 15, 2026

Belated Happy New Year! 2026 is kicking along, and no better way to start the year than with a professional portrait. If you haven’t updated your corporate, LinkedIn, Social media, or personal branding images in a while, why not? Your portrait needs to be current, modern, and it should represent your brand. First impressions count! Recent studies from LinkedIn Marketing expert Steve Bruce found the following:

- Profiles with professional headshots receive 21 times more profile views

- 36 times more messages from recruiters

- Job seekers with professional headshots are 40% MORE likely to get an interview within the first month of job searching.

- Candidates who update their profile photo along with job status changes see 3x HIGHER engagement from their professional network.

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ICELAND ROAD TRIP 2025

August 19, 2025

Earlier this year, we decided to take on a twelve-day road trip around Iceland, and what an adventure! Living out of a camper van is not for everyone, but I believe there is no other way to do it if you want to see the land. The freedom you get from being able to drive basically wherever you want (weather permitting) is something else! This is one Country that does not disappoint. If you are into wildlife, endless landscapes, varied weather conditions, waterfalls, glaciers, and the unknown, this is for you! Traveling late April, the season was changing. Sadly, we were unable to get into the Highlands due to the snow-covered conditions from Winter, but a trip for next time! Covering over 2,600 km, we started in Reykjavik and made our way east, slowly making our way around. A few extra days would have been ideal to cover the Northwest. If you would like to know more about the route, campsites we stayed and any other info, please feel free to reach out. For now, I’ll let the images do the talking…. a quick special thanks to Cozy Campers who delivered a well maintained van, great communication, and all-around first-class service, thank you! (not sponsored)

Orange circles indicate the stops we made along the way

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Creative clothes drying methods, highly recommend Cozy Campers this van did not mis a beat!

Dining table folds down into a huge double bed, being 6 foot 4 this was a bonus, having a work station for editing on the go also helps on the wet days! Drone case: f-stop

Coffee on the go, a lifesaver, Outin portable espresso machine was fantastic, highly recommend

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July 19, 2023

Due to work travel commitments overseas the exhibition and studio opening will be postponed. Stay tuned for more information to come

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EXCITING NEWS!

May 09, 2023

I am pleased to announce, Christiaan Hart Photography has opened a photography studio in Wong Chuk Hang. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Central by taxi or MTR.

As a special offer to my valued clients, I’m offering 15% OFF LinkedIn style portrait headshots for the next 4 weeks - spread the news to colleagues, friends and family! Mention this blog when booking via christiaan@christiaanhart.com Offer for a limited time and expires Wednesday 7 June 2023

As most of you are aware my photography passion started many, many years ago with a focus on sports coverage. Eight years on I have been privileged to expand my portfolio and client base with frequent assignments globally, covering commercial, corporate, aerial and large-scale events.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my work and I look forward to collaborating with you all on future assignments.

P.S if you are in the area, feel free to drop in for a coffee!

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Do you consider Photography an important part of your business?

June 16, 2022

Professional photography is a crucial part of marketing your brand, it provides powerful messages and stories that words can’t describe. We all want to make positive impressions for prospective clients, after all there’s nothing more boring than a website or social media page without engaging content.

So, why is photography so important in marketing and why should you update your content regularly?

Headshots/Portraits: you want to look professional! Portraits portray an insight into your company culture and the people representing your brand - be sure to keep headshots and portraits updated on a regular basis.
Corporate office images: these shots provide an insight into your business and a level of credibility. Using current staff instead of stock photos makes your business more personal and allows clients to feel connected. Don't miss the opportunity to communicate what your business delivers.
Event Coverage: capture moments that will last forever and demonstrate your business progression. Showcasing how you operate, strong images will lead to business growth. Depending on the size of the event, think about hiring more than one photographer to capture all aspects - behind the scenes, ambience, set up and delivery just to name a few.
Behind The Scenes: more and more people want to see how you operate, we love seeing people working in different environments, this is great for live shows or large scale operations, it’s different, and it gives a personal touch to your brand.
Original content: provides trust, and an insight into who and what you do, keeping it personal, reputable and your content current. Original and authentic content also provides consistency across your media platforms.
Personal branding: great for freelancers, you are your business - show people who you are and what you do through images. Content provides connection.

Photography represents your brand!

Professional Interior images provide a true reflection of your product.

Commercial photo shoots showcasing brands, For, Prestige Yachts.

Create corporate stock images for your companies website or social media using actual staff. Porsche Hong Kong

Personal branding, can be used on many platforms to engage new clients.

Personal branding showcases what you do and who you are, when was the last time you updated yours?

Event coverage, its exciting, powerful and full of colour. Great for marketing and future content.

Live event coverage showcases your work, brand and provides invaluable marketing material.

Event coverage, capturing key people on stage provides you with strong material for future advertising or editorial use.

Lippo Centre, Hong Kong, aerial photography gives you unique angles otherwise hard to achieve

Aerial photography provides clients an insight into the surroundings, layout and produces angles not seen before.

Aerial Photography provides unique angles, birds eye views of your project or development and its cost effective.

Branding campaigns, images support text and catches the viewers attention.

Branding, event coverage, personal shoot, which one is this image? Photography has many uses…

Sport, capturing moments in time, documenting history.

Julius Baer using their branding in motorsport, a long term client I have worked with covering the Formula E series.

As they say “A picture is worth a thousand words” I look forward to discussing your next project with you.

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A bird's eye view of Hong Kong

July 21, 2021

Aerial photography is a captivating and efficient way to showcase a client's project, landscapes, or large-scale developments. In a recent shoot, I was commissioned to photograph 15-20 locations around Hong Kong. These varied from major highways, Happy Valley racecourse, residential properties in Kennedy Town, container ports, Tsing Ma Bridge, and then over to Sheko Beach with a final hovering around Shatin.

Working from a helicopter is both exhilarating and challenging, it requires great communication and teamwork, with many variables being taken into consideration. The team at Hong Kong Heli services were outstanding. With an experienced pilot, we managed to rise high in the air to photograph just in time, given the weather condition that day.

I hope you enjoy the images and the tips below!

Happy Valley Racecourse nestled between Hong Kong’s famous sky-scrapers.

A sea of concrete, Hong Kong’s Central district

Admirality, a well known business district in the heart of Hong Kong

Victoria Peak, the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island

Sheung Wan, a neighbourhood not far from Central.

International Finance Centre (IFC) towers over Central Hong Kong

Stonecutters bridge towers over the Hong Kong Container terminal

Hong Kong Container terminal aerial view

Full load, containers waiting to be loaded and shipped

Stonecutters Bridge, entry to the Hong Kong Container port

Bridges connecting highways to the Airport

Sheko Golf Club, surrounded by Hong Kong’s nature

Shatin, home to the Shatin racecourse and HK Sports Institute situated in the New Territories

Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong

A few tips for anyone who is looking to photograph from a helicopter.

Doors off is a must to get the angles you need and to shoot with an unrestricted view. Harnessed in you can slide around in your seat, lean out and feel the wind rush beneath you.
Take two cameras, a zoom lens and a wide. My gear, 2 x Sony a7r4 bodies, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8, Sony 16-35mm f/4, spare Sony a9 body, and a 24-70 f/2.8. Some flights will allow you to change lenses once the door is closed, others won’t. Make sure your camera is anchored to you with camera straps.
Shutter speeds, keep them high, a minimum 1/1000 of a second, this will ensure everything stays sharp, Aperture I ranged between 2.8 - 5.6, will depend on the weather and available light. ISO keep on auto, if the weather is changing a lot, then you may need to keep adjusting it accordingly.
Shoot in RAW, this gives you more flexibility to edit your images. White balance on Auto.
Remove all lens hoods and anything else that may come off, safety is the most important thing!
Clothing, dress to the weather conditions, only take what you need. It’s a cramped environment you don’t want to be getting tangled up in the headset, camera straps, inflatable life vest etc. Before take-off ensure your gear is sorted and easily accessible. In colder climates, a beanie and gloves are a must, the wind is a killer!
Time of flight, if you can choose. Early morning or late afternoon, this is generally the best light, you will have nice contrast and shadows from buildings. Shooting an hour before Sunset would be my go to time, we can’t always have the perfect weather though!
Plan your route, we spent 1 hour before the flight with the pilot to ensure we were all on the same page. The actual planning for this job took several weeks. Allow a little extra time for the shoot (if you can) things happen and sometimes you will need more time to get the shot!
Photograph inside the helicopter and whoever you are up in the air with, these are great memories to have and give a great perspective.
Memory cards, have at least a 32GB or 64GB, the last thing you want to be doing is fussing around changing cards and missing shots! I always record to two cards to ensure the footage is saved twice.

There are obviously a lot more tips and tricks but I hope this gives you a good look into what I did and experienced during one of my shoots. If you get the chance in Hong Kong to take a flight, do it! That bird’s eye view is something very special and gives you such a different perspective of the city we live in.

Behind the scenes, Alex filming video Christiaan on photography over the Happy Valley Racecourse

Flight plan and gear ready, 2 x Sony a7r4, two go pros for filming behind the scenes in cabin footage.

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UPDATES!

April 27, 2021

Although I haven’t been able to travel over the past 12-18 months for work, I have been fortunate to work on projects in Hong Kong. In these constantly changing times, one doesn’t know when the next job comes. Social distancing rules, lock-downs and complete shut-downs of several industries, have made it extremely difficult for small businesses to survive and thrive. Nearly 15 months since the outbreak in February 2020, who would have thought that we would still be coping with similar challenges in 2021. However, I do believe, there is light at the end of the tunnel for all of us.

Enough of my rambling, I thought this would be a good time to update you with some of my recent work and a gentle reminder of the services I offer. Looking forward to reconnecting with you all over the next months.

Stay healthy and strong!

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Prestige Yacht Fleet shoot, Asia Yachting

Prestige Yachts in formation, Hong Kong.

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SEAFROGS UNDERWATER CAMERA HOUSING REVIEW

April 08, 2019 in Underwater Photography, Sea Frogs Housing, Hong Kong Photographer, Underwater Camera Housing, Salted Line

Are you looking for affordable and reliable underwater housing of your Sony camera system? If yes, please read on and check out the video review below…

If you are interested in seeing a review on the Seafrogs a6xxx salted line housings which my colleague Gary Tyson reviewed please click the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qXNBsT_Yfs

Free divers from Azul Freediving shooting with Sea Frogs UW housing for Sony A6xxx series Salted Line. Image taken with Sony a9 www.christiaanhart.com

After doing some extensive research online I came across Seafrogs based in Hong Kong who specialise in underwater housings of Sony, Fuji and many other camera systems.

At first, the price of other brands put me off the idea of purchasing an underwater camera housing. Generally, most housings cost much more than your entire camera and lens system, which can feel out of reach for a lot of photograpers.

Bearing in mind of course that I understand the importance of using a housing that will fully protect my gear. A large portion of my photograph assignments are on the water, ranging from wake surfing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding and other watersports.

Image taken with Sony a9, 16-35mm f/4.0 www.christiaanhart.com

Previously I had been using a cheap pouch system for wake surfing. This mostly consisted in me being positioned low on the back of the speed boat. I was nowhere near confident enough to submerge the camera. It was enough to stop salt water splashes but not ideal. I quickly realised I needed a housing that I could trust and take into the water to help me get the dynamic angles I wanted.

Over the past 8 months, I have been using the Seafrogs Sony a9 housing with the 16-35mm f/4 Sony Zeiss lens. I have used this with the dome port and flat port which enables wet (underwater and half in/half out of the water) and dry shooting (above the surface).

Recently the team from Seafrogs invited myself and my colleague Gary Tyson to test some of their new under water camera housings in Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Of course, we were very excited to be part of the week-long testing with free divers from Azul Freediving as or subjects. I am not a scuba diver so I was shooting from just below the surface as well as diving down to 4-5 meters to shoot the models.

Behind the Scenes with our team shooting a free diver in Puerto Galera, Philippines.

Over the week’s shoot, I tested the newly released seafrogs a7r3 housing against the a9 housing.

I must say they are very similar and both performed flawlessly. For photographers who want the option of using a higher resolution camera for stills and video, the a7r3 housing is the way to go. One of the advantages I found in the new a7r3 housing was being able to attach a pistol grip which is great for shooting in the surf.

There is also a tray system available for all housings with two handles for videographers which enables smoother controlled movements and the ability to attach a variety of lighting accessories.

The dome port is very versatile when using larger lenses such as the 16-35mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm 2.8. The housings cover almost all of the Sony lenses (full details of combative lenses can be found below and on the seafrogs website.

Another great addition is the white color housing which definitely stands out more, especially for surf photographers to be more visible in the water.

One of the main features which I would like to see on both housings is to have the ability to move the joystick on the back of the camera. This wasn’t a huge concern but having the ability to be able to move the focus points would be an advantage when wanting to frame a shot differently. In saying this there are options within the focus point set up in the camera to track subjects.

All other buttons on the camera are accessible. For stills I didn’t have the need to adjust much once the shoot had started. I played around with aperture f/2.8-f/8, depending on the light and depth of the water I was shooting in, shutter speed ranged from 1/320sec up to 1/640sec, ISO Auto, I set the max to 3200, the majority of the images ranged from ISO 100-320 and in deeper water 3200. The view finder is very nice but I must admit I prefer to use the live view screen.

Housing Safety specs - This is a big deal! Anyone placing a valuable camera into an underwater housing needs to be sure their gear is safe! Having the vacuum pump seal and leak detection alarm gives me the confidence every time I use the housing. Double O rings are another added benefit for peace of mind.

Vacuum Pump System port
In-built leak detection sensor
Interchangeable port system
Synchro cable port
Standard flat port (Optical glass)
6" Dry dome port (Optical acrylic)
Stainless steel mounting plate 1/4" Thread
40m / 130ft Dept rate

Sony a7r3 compatible lens housing options

Dome port

Sony FE 12-24mm F4G (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (No manual focus available)
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (Only at 24mm. No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA (No manual focus available)
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony FE 28mm F2 + Fisheye Converter SEL057FEC (No manual focus available.Minor vignetting effect)
Sony FE 28mm F2 + Ultra Wide Converter SEL075UWC (No manual focus available)
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Manual zoom available)
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* (No manual focus available)

Standard port

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (No manual zoom or focus available) - Works from 17mm to 35mm
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (No manual zoom or focus available)
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (No manual focus available)
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Manual zoom available)
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
Sony FE 50mm F2.8 Macro
Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*

Image taken with Sony a9 www.christiaanhart.com

Summary

In my view, Sea Frogs have created an exciting product which enables anyone from amateur to professional photographers/videographers to access the underwater photography world. Whether it’s shooting action water sports to recreational divers or commercial level shoots there is a housing to suit everyone. Why I recommend Sea Frogs, there are two key factors that stand out, quality and price. In the early days of researching Sea Frogs there weren’t many reviews. The reviews I could find were all very positive, this is another reason I wanted to express my thoughts on the product and to show what can be achieved through the images you see here which I captured.

To receive a discount on any Sea Frogs housing enter the code, f8ch at checkout, visit seafrogs.com.hk to order now.

Disclaimer:

The following review is based on my time using the housings and I must reinforce we were not paid to do this, all views are my own honest thoughts about the systems.

Party mode on! Race 6, Sanya, Jean Eric Vergne takes the win

Sizzling in Sanya, Formula E showdown!

March 27, 2019 in Motorsport, Formula e

4 am - out the door, off to Hainan Island for another race weekend covering Formula E. It’s been an interesting couple of weeks covering Hong Kong and Sanya back to back for Formula E’s Global partner, Julius Baer.

Hong Kong experienced a wet weekend with plenty of spills, Sanya was 40 degrees trackside with high humidity. A brand new race for the tropical Island dubbed the “Hawaii of China” located in Haitang Bay.

Race days are always hectic, especially Formula E. Practice sessions, qualifying, super pole, then the race, all in one day! It’s GO! GO! GO! from 6 am until lights out in the media center. You are literally running to and from the track, to the laptop, upload, edit, deliver and then back out on track for the next session. It’s full-on, fast-paced and exciting. Enjoy the images.

A special thanks to all that make it happen, a truly professional team and great people to work with at Julius Bear.

Sunrise over Sanya’s first Formula E street race.

Oliver Rowland lead the pack early on for Nissan Motorsports.

Jean Eric Vergne on his way to victory. A home win for team DSTecheetah

Mitch Evans Panasonic Jaguar Racing team.

Mahindra Racing Team has been a part of the series since 2014

Local fans enjoyed the warm conditions at Sanyas first Formula E race. NIO Formula E team tackles the track in formation.

Julius Baer, Global Sponsor for Formula E

Grid preparations underway before the race

Felipe Masa trying to stay cool on the grid

Sam Bird gets a shunt from behind into turn 5

António Félix da Costa celebrates his 3rd place position.

Nissan e.dams scores first Formula E podium

Some fun stats, a day on foot at the track…

Camera Gear: Sony a9, Sony a7r3, Sony lenses, 16-35mm f/4, 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8, Sony 2x Teleconverter.

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PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS

August 15, 2018 in Portrait, Hong Kong Headshots, Hong Kong Photographer

When was the last time you updated yours ?

No matter if it's for LinkedIn, Facebook or dating apps like Tinder, first impressions count! There are many reasons to update your Headshot, applying for a new job, a new position within your current company, a new hairstyle or it's been years since you did your last one.

With the presence and power of social media these days, quite often our headshot is the first image we see of someone. When you think about it, our headshot is everywhere, from Facebook to Whatts app, WeChat, Instagram, company websites. It's important that this represents who you are, in a professional manner.

I recently did a shoot with Steve Bruce, Steve is a Professional LinkedIn Trainer / Coach and SME Marketing consultant. Steve has written an interesting piece on his experience and why it's important to have a Professional Headshot taken from a Professional Photographer. Steve also used Photofeeler.com to asses his headshot, as you will see, he got his best results ever.

Click the link below to read the full article and some tips for your next headshot!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/9-tips-professional-headshot-steve-bruce/

“So here are the results and I’m delighted with them!”

— Steve Bruce

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BIRDS EYE VIEW - CORON PHILIPPINES

May 04, 2018 in Hong Kong Photography, Travel Asia, Drone Photography

Coron, a hidden gem! I must admit, I had to look up where this place was exactly in the Philippines. According to Wikipedia, there are over 7,000 Islands scattered around the region, roughly 2000 are inhabited. Situated roughly 130km from Manila lies this tropical oasis.

Crystal clear waters, beautiful sunsets, and some of the whitest sand you will ever see. My goal for this project was to literally create a "bird's eye view" at a location that is still raw and pure.

Whether it's for travel or commercial purposes throughout Asia, flying the DJI Phantom 4 Pro has enabled access to sites inaccessible on foot. And at the same time allowing photographers to capture unique and extreme views.

The sense of scale and the freedom you get from viewing subjects top down is an incredible feeling, one can only imagine how a bird feels in flight.

With that, I hope you enjoy the following images, stay tuned for our video feature, coming soon...

Entrance to Twin Lagoon, boats are restricted from entry.

Swimming through the lagoon you experience cold water mixing with warm, quiet surreal.

Mode of transport and landing pad for the drone.

Awesome way to get around, each boat is equipped with a BBQ, fresh seafood for lunch!

Pass Island is part of Coron, probably less known than other islands, a must visit!

Pitch a tent, camp under the palm trees surrounded by crystal clear water.

Pass Island it doesn't get much better than this!

By 3pm all boats have left, be sure to stay on into the late afternoon.

Blue Lagoon, no guessing why they named it this.

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I'TS HOT! BLANCPAIN GT SERIES ASIA

April 18, 2018 in Motorsport, Blancpain GT Asia series

35 degrees, 85% humidity and clear blue skies, it’s damn hot! I wouldn’t rather be anywhere else.

Race circuits have always been interesting places, the atmosphere, the smell of burning rubber and petrol in the air, comradery of drivers and teams. Seeing familiar faces and catching up with clients which are now friends, it's a real buzz and a dream come true, to be working in this environment.

My colleague has arrived, accreditations in hand, scooters ready and off we set for a weekend covering the Blancpain GT Asia series at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia.

Sepang International Circuit is, HUGE! Two massive straights, tight turns, and long sweeping bends. Covering a race here is exciting, and at times very challenging, it pushes you to think outside of the box. Some days are better than others, getting the creative ideas to flow is hard at times, other days, it just happens.

For photographers to be able to work in this exciting and at times a dangerous environment comes only with the assistance of dedicated team of people who make it all happen.

Thanks to the crew at Blancpain GT series Asia and SRO Motorsport Group for their support and hospitality over the weekend.

Recently I made the change from Canon to Sony and I must say I don't regret it one bit. Throughout the weekend the Sony a9 performed amazingly, super fast autofocus, lightweight and with 20 frames a second you are almost guaranteed not to miss! 20 frames a second may be an overkill but it's good to know you have that extra frame rate if you need it. The tilt screen came in handy, shooting in some positions when very low enables you to view the screen a lot easier and shoot more efficiently. Battery life was a non-issue, shooting for over 6 hours a day and still had plenty of juice left.

Overall I am very satisfied with the Sony system, durability may be an issue long term but let's see. Being able to carry two full camera systems all day and not feel it on the shoulders, to me, is a bonus. Looking forward to trying out the Sony 400mm 2.8 once it's launched.

Gear used: Sonya9 Sony a7R3, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS, Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM OSS, Sony FE 2x Teleconverter, Sony Vertical battery grip.

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HONG KONG ELECTRIFIED

January 23, 2018 in PHOTOGRAPHY, HONG KONG PHOTOGRAPHER, FORMULA E HONG KONG, MOTORSPORT ASIA, MOTORSPORT PHOTOGRAPHER H

Round 1 and 2 of the 2017/2018 season, Hong Kong Formula E has come and gone. This year we were hired by the Global Sponsor, Julius Baer, and Activation Group. What an exciting event for Hong Kong, in the heart of the central business district, a stone's throw away from Victoria Harbor. Not to mention one of the worlds greatest backdrops, nestled amongst skyscrapers and luxury apartments. One can only imagine what a night race would be like in the Harbour City?

One of the greatest feelings of satisfaction is when you have completed a job exceeding your client's expectations. This can't be done without a good team around you, continuous communication, positive/negative feedback, improving or dealing with situations out of your control and overall staying professional under pressure, and, getting the job done! None of this works without planning and understanding your client's requirement weeks before an event.

As a photographer, you need to be flexible, adaptable and willing to work hard under any condition. Motorsport photography has its challenges, especially street circuits, we are quite restricted with access due to track designs and of course, safety reasons and the Hong Kong track is no exception. Keeping this in mind we need to be creative in finding angles or locations different to be able to tell the story and at the same time fulfill your client's needs. This is one of the great challenges but one of the most rewarding when you get that perfect shot!

Thanks to a professional team at Activation Events, Julius Baer and my assistant Terence. If you would like to see more of my work please visit my website www.christiaanhart.com and follow me on Instagram @christiaanhartphotographer

All eyes on the prize, Mitch Evans, Jaguar Formula E Team, fully focused Round 1.

Hong Kong's famous checked yellow intersections, makes for an interesting view

Mechanical issues forced Felix Rosenqvist to spectate in practice one.

Turn 2 a tight right hander off the main straight.