5 Things We Learned... Dan Wong

Dan Wong is a photographer based in London. His documentary-style photography spans diverse subjects, from the small details of everyday street scenes to portraits of musicians and actors. His work has been published in titles including VICE, Wonderland, and Dazed. When not photographing, he is usually found in a south London darkroom, or indulging his love of photo books, which borders on obsessive.

Here are 5 Things We Learned about Dan.

What made you...you?

Growing up in Bradford in a mixed-race family, playing in punk bands, and watching cartoons. Also, I knew from an early age that I loved art, and that’s stayed with me. I wanted to be a painter when I was in school. All those things – lots of rich visual references – have fed into what I do now, which is primarily photography. 

When are you happiest?

Probably when I’ve eaten something I’ve cooked myself.  I love learning. At first it was drawing, then music, then learning to print in the darkroom. I’m back full circle at drawing, and I’m always learning how to cook.

Would you rather have a muse or be a muse?

I like being around inspiring people, but who doesn’t? I think it’s much harder to be inspiring.

Who do you admire?

My family

What is important?

Being polite, being honest, being in love, and having fun!