HKAPA Open Day
HKAPA "Live in the Moment" Photo Contest
Live in the moment Photo Contest invited everyone who are participating the HKAPA Open Day on 8 Mar 2026 to capture the exciting moments of the vibrant activities at the Academy campus and submit their most impressive photos for the Contest.
To enhance the photo taking skills of stage performances, we have specially arranged a free Stage Photography Workshop exclusively for members of the Young Friends of the Academy on 28 Feb.
Prize sponsor
Chinachem group
This competition brought together many talented photography enthusiasts. Their entries showcased stunning performances and exquisite skills, broadening our horizons. While the works may not have reached professional or breathtaking levels, they traversed the stage and behind the scenes with sincerity and curiosity, piecing together diverse and engaging images rich in human warmth and interest amidst light and fleeting moments. This perfectly embodies the valuable spirit of exploration and expression inherent in the competition.
We hope to hold various events in the future to encourage everyone interested in the performing arts to participate, further understand the various aspects of art, and learn more about the HKAPA.
Winner Announcement
Winner
“圓・夢” (Circle・Dream) by Lau Cheuk-yin
1st Runner-up
“光與影的後台” (Lights and Shadows In the Backstage) by Liang Yuan-yu
2nd Runner-up
“Backstage Joy” by Tsang Ka-ho (Young Friends of the Academy)
Merit Award
“The ballerina” by Ching-nam Hayley Chow
“男生都有一個電影夢” (All Men Dream About Movie) by Rhythm San-on Leung
“最後一戰” (Last Battle) by Yeung Pui-hei
"小小燈光師 — Little Lighting Boy"by Choi Chi-yeung, Lawrence
“完滿結束，留住這一刻” (Well Done – Save This Moment) by Tse Ching-chung
Winner
“圓・夢” (Circle・Dream) by Lau Cheuk-yin
“The refined composition used a ‘circle” as the visual starting point to highlight the performer's emotions at the centre. It presented the ever-flowing rhythm and imagination of performing arts. – Jessey Tsang
“Very well composed; an excellent capture of the moment.” – Jonathan Wong
“The excellent composition perfectly captured the moment of captivating charm. The spinning ribbon with special effects circle-marked the performer's emotions at the centre which illustrated the theme of ‘Live in the Moment’.” – Felix Chan
1st Runner-up
“光與影的後台” (Lights and Shadows In the Backstage) by Liang Yuan-yu
“The work used black and white as the main tone to delicately capture the layered beauty between light and shadow. The use of blank and negative spaces that highlights the relationship between the characters and the environment also well thought.” – Jessey Tsang
“Nice black-and-white contrast and good composition.” – Jonathan Wong
“Interesting composition with light and shadow highlighted the spatial characteristics of the Academy’s campus and the interactive personality of the people.” – Felix Chan
2nd Runner-up
“Backstage Joy” by Tsang Ka-ho (Young Friends of the Academy)
“The work precisely captured the moment of joy with genuine expressions of the performers at the backstage.” – Jessey Tsang
“Beautifully captures the feeling of joy and happiness!” – Jonathan Wong
“The simple composition recorded the joyful moments of the performers backstage. Their happy expressions were sincere and touching, making the audience feel as if they were there.” – Felix Chan
Merit Award
“最後一戰” (The Last Battle) by Yeung Pui-hei
“The use of black and white dramatically and successfully emphasises and captured the tension and confrontational emotions between the duelists which is very cinematic.” – Jessey Tsang
“Effective use of black and white to emphasise the confrontation.” – Jonathan Wong
“From the physical clash between the duelists to the actor in the centre to his gaze and finally extend to the overall tension of the whole image, the work kept audiences on the edge of their seats.” – Felix Chan
Merit Award
“小小燈光師 — Little Lighting Boy” by Choi Chi-yeung, Lawrence
“The lens captured the child’s curious expression as he enters the control room which exudes a sense of exploration and growth.” – Jessey Tsang
“A lovely capture of an innocent smile of a potential future operator.” – Jonathan Wong
“The work had a simple composition and a brief but concise title that was well thought to imply inheritance. ” – Felix Chan
Merit Award
“The Ballerina” by Ching-nam Hayley Chow
“Presented with a delicate lighting and a subtle atmosphere, the photo gently captured the moment before the performer goes on stage - focused and tender.” – Jessey Tsang
“Nice capture of the posture.” – Jonathan Wong
“The photo was concise and to the point, presenting the atmosphere of the performer just before going on stage.” – Felix Chan
Merit Award
“男生都有一個電影夢” (All Men Dream About Movie) by Rhythm San-on, Leung
“The photo had a whimsical composition by humourously contrasting the fashionabe man and the equipment he holds. It cleverly presented the imagination about movie and self-teasing of having such dreams.” – Jessey Tsang
“Nice colour and the contrast of the complicated machine.” – Jonathan Wong
“The composition, colour palette and title were perfect to describe HKAPA explicitly.” – Felix Chan
Merit Award
“完滿結束，留住這一刻” (Well Done – Save This Moment) by Tse Ching-chung
“The work captured the most beautiful moment before the end of the day. The interactions between the characters were natural, sincere, and full of joyful energy. Coupled with the simple, direct, realistic, and powerful theme, it successfully brought the performance to a warm close.- Jessey Tsang
“The simple and direct theme provided a genuine and powerful description.” – Felix Chan
“Happy vibe.” - Jonathan Wong
“The simple and direct theme provided a genuine and powerful description.” – Felix Chan
