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Kid Chan

b. 1978

Malaysian photographer

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About Kid Chan

Born 1978. Kid Chan is a Malaysian photographer, fashion photographer, businessperson and writer.

Kid Chan (born 15 January 1978) is a Malaysian wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer.

Early life and education Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, Chan attended the Sri Cempaka school before pursuing a degree in international business from the Curtin University of Technology in Perth, Australia.

In 2000, he took over Portrait One, a company he renamed "Kid Chan Studio". Initially, Chan concentrated on corporate photography and photographed the weddings of his clients' children.

In 2010, his photo collection of three cancer survivors and their families was exhibited in 50 Courts Malaysia's stores nationwide as part of an exhibition to raise funds for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. In the same year, he photographed the shooting of Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 6 in episode 11 in Kuala Lumpur. In 2012, he was appointed the ambassador for MenCare.

In 2013, Chan published the book Kid Chan's Guide to the Business of Photography, which covers setting up a photography business from a Malaysian perspective.

Recognition Chan was named by Malaysian Tatler as "one of the 100 people you must know in Asia" in 2006. In the same year, Le Prestige magazine named him in their "Top 40 under 40" list. In 2008, Tiger Tales, the official magazine of Tiger Airways, mentioned him in their "annual list of trail-blazers across Asia and Australia". In 2012, he was listed in UK magazine Brides 's "Top 20 Extremely Talented Destination Wedding Photographers in the World".

Personal life Chan is married to Shirlyn Lim, a chartered accountant.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kid Chan?

Malaysian photographer

When was Kid Chan born?

Kid Chan was born on 15 January 1978 in Kuala Lumpur.

What is Kid Chan's occupation?

Kid Chan is a photographer, fashion photographer, businessperson and writer.

What nationality is Kid Chan?

Kid Chan is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kid Chan

· Wikidata: Q6404452

· DBpedia: Kid Chan

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