Ray Ong

Ray Ong is a motion graphics designer and passionate instant film street photographer. With a solid foundation in 2D animation from her college studies, Ray has long been adept at visual storytelling. Her journey into photography began in 2009 when she acquired her first film camera, sparking an enduring interest in capturing images. In 2016, Ray deepened her engagement with street photography by adopting a modified Instax Wide camera fitted with a Mamiya Universal Press lens. This gear choice marked a significant turn in her photographic practice, allowing her to capture the vibrant, fleeting moments of urban life with a unique perspective. Ray's work focuses on documenting the daily life of Singapore and Tokyo, cities she has lived in interchangeably. Her instant film photography offers a tangible and evocative portrayal of these bustling metropolises, blending her background in animation with her passion for capturing spontaneous street scenes.