John Wong is a photo essayist based in Bristol, originally from Hong Kong. His work examines the interplay between memory, structure, and the quiet forms of control embedded in both personal and institutional spaces. Drawing on a background in sociology and photography, Wong approaches photography with restraint, precision, and a reflective temperament. His sociological training shapes his photographic methodology, grounding his projects in careful observation, contextual research, and a sensitivity to the social and cultural structures that influence everyday life.

His practice is rooted in analogue photography, shaped by a deep respect for material processes, and adapted into a digital-analogue hybrid workflow that allows for clarity and deliberation. His work resists immediacy and spectacle, favouring the slow unfolding of meaning through tone, form, and visual sequencing.

He holds a BA (Hons) in Photography from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and currently works as a Junior Photographer in the National Collections Centre of the Science Museum Group. In July 2025, he was also selected as a finalist in the Association of Photographers (AOP) Student Awards under the “Things” category.

His practice continues to explore how images function not only as representations, but as quiet invitations to study, question, and remember.