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Monday, 05 January 2009

Edward Chow's picture story documents life in a typical Chinese takeaway in modern England. Many British people have visited a takeaway but not many have seen what life is like behind the counter and this gives a glimpse into, what for many, is an unseen world.

dinner

Dinner

computer room

Computer Room

fishcakes

Fishcakes

Nintendo

Nintendo

Order taking

Order Taking

Potato Room

Potato Room

Shop Front

Shop Front

Wok

Wok

Edward Chow is a BBC photojournalist with an MA in Photojournalism and has worked for a number of sports magazines and organisations in both the UK and USA. Having lived, worked and travelled extensively in HK and China he is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and is available for reportage wedding assignments and portraiture work. More of his work is available on his website www.edwardchowphotography.com

 

 

 
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Contented - Photojournalism Posted 18:52 on 12 January 2009
Nice photos! They really capture the atmosphere. Your photography on your website is truly amazing and I have forwarded it to a friend who is planning a tradional wedding this year.
Susan S. Cheung - Memories Posted 15:37 on 15 February 2009
Dear Edward,

Your photos bring back memories of my childhood, and although it has been many years since I left the catering environment, your photos seem as if time has stood still and I can still smell the smells and hear the sounds. Defintely, a trip down memory lane.

Regards,

Susan
chinatown Posted 17:09 on 18 February 2009
beautiful and honest photos, keep up the good work!
flowerpower - Great photos Posted 16:04 on 5 September 2009
Wow these photos are great they are so gritty and real without trying to be sensationalist they dont need to be, the content speaks for itself. Chinese people work so hard to make a living and the whole fmaily gets involved supporting each other. More photos please!!!
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