Rick Chung (he/him/his) is a Vancouver-based arts editor and marketing director. He's known for his coverage of local culture and lifestyle for various outlets like Vancouver Is Awesome, BC Living, Montecristo Magazine, the Georgia Straight, and Destination Vancouver as a prolific writer and photographer.
He studied Political Science and International Relations at UBC and Broadcast Journalism at BCIT before starting his career in media at CBC. Lately, he's been active in handling digital marketing for multiple arts non-profit organizations and local theatre companies like the GVPTA, Carousel Theatre, and the Firehall Arts Centre.
FYI, most recent photos are shot using a Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera system, primarily with a 23mm f/1.4 or 27mm f/2.8 pancake lens. Past photos were taken with either a Fujifilm X-T10 or an Olympus OM-D EM-1 (with an M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 prime lens) micro four-thirds camera system before that.
All original photos are published under a Creative Commons 2.5 (Attribution, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives) Canadian license unless otherwise noted. Please notify him of any request for third-party picture usage. Any image used must include a visible credit to Rick, this website, and have a clear link to the original article or source where it appears.
This website and its writer are considered a verified entertainment and news media source with accreditation from Canada Newswire (Cision/CNW Group).
Sidebar profile image captured by photographer Nora Hamade.
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