JOHN K. CHUA
John Chua is one of the country's leading figures in advertising photography. His work, spanning more than three decades, encompasses a plethora of styles and subjects. He continues to produce some of the industry's most stunning images. With boundless energy and passion for his craft, John constantly reinvents himself, and is in every sense of the word a true master photographer.
John is renowned for his ability to find solutions in even the most challenging shooting scenarios. He is a frequent speaker at seminars and photography conventions. He is a pioneer in many avenues of commercial photography, and was one of the first lensmen to embrace the digital revolution. His specialties include automotive, aerial, architectural, industrial, corporate and special effects photography.
Since founding Adphoto with wife Harvey in 1973, John has been involved with ten books, two one-man photo exhibits, countless photo shoots for magazines, and ad campaigns for almost every major product found on Philippine store shelves.
His love affair with the camera is not limited to the commercial area alone for it has accompanied him on his personal pursuits as well, such as his travels through four continents, his historic 12-day cross-country ultralight flight, and more than 30 years documenting the colorful and proud Ifugao tribe of Northern Luzon.