Sarah Choi is a Seoul-based street photographer with a deep connection to Hong Kong, where she lived and worked for over 15 years. Her journey in photography began during her time in Hong Kong, a city that continues to inspire her work through its vibrant streets and diverse culture. After returning to Korea in 2020, Sarah has resumed her passion for capturing the essence of urban life, now focusing on the dynamic cityscapes of Seoul while maintaining her strong ties to Hong Kong.
Sarah's photography has been recognized internationally, notably with her **LensCulture Emerging Talents Award** in 2014. Her work reflects the spirit of exploration, capturing fleeting moments of everyday life with a sense of intimacy and raw authenticity.
With her experience in the textile and apparel industry, Sarah brings a unique perspective to her photography, blending her artistic vision with the structured creativity of her previous career. She holds an MBA from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and an MA from Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul.
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Awards
2013 National Geographic Your Shot
2014 LENS CULTURE Emerging talents award
2014 VOGUE Italia, PhotoVogue bet
Exhibitions
2014 Valid foto BCN gallery, Barcelona, Spain
2014 Polaroid museum, Las vegas, USA
2015 'Sound of Street' (solo), Hong Kong
2015 La Quatrieme photo fair, Paris, France
2016 Biennale Vision 2050, Hong Kong
2016 PMQ invitation (solo), Hong Kong
2016 Urban Sense Art project at K11, Hong Kong
2024 'Nomad in Hong Kong' (solo), Seoul, Korea
Artist Talk
2014 Ditton park, London, UK
2015 Wanchai, Hong Kong, China
2016 Chi gallery, Hong Kong, China
2017 Soho, Hong Kong, China