Human Stories by Christine Tan
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I'm Christine!
I'm a portrait photographer based in Melbourne, Australia.
These are the stories and images of some of the teens I've photographed around the world. Sprinkled in here is also my work as a missional photographic storyteller which focuses on the work of organisations on a mission to do good and bring good to their local and global communities.
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I had a very unique experience photographing Sophie on both coasts of the United States. The first part of her senior photoshoot happened in Philadelphia, where we were both visiting a group of Afghan girls who we’ve been mentoring and helping through their transition to the US. While in Philly, we wandered around Old Town […]
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Three different looks in just ONE location. How did she do it? I met up with Olivia the summer before her senior year. We had a great photoshoot at the park just down the street from her home. It was a place she and her friends meet up regularly, so it had extra special meaning […]
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So you’ve purchased some digital downloads recently from an event, and you’re wondering what to do next? Here are not five, not six, but SEVEN ideas for how to make the most of the digital downloads this season. (Listed from cheapest to most expensive.) 1. Update your wallpaper on your computer / phone What easier […]
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Family, friends, and photography brought be back to the US during its summer months. I had a blast photographing Class of 2024 graduates and a couple from the upcoming Class of 2025. This group of teens are extra special because I’ve been photographing many for over ten years! So to do their senior portraits and […]
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What printing images of our teens remind us and tells them about themselves. Printing images of our teens is a dying art. It’s something I think we need to fight to bring back into our busy lives. The struggle is worth it. I believe the simple act of hanging photos of your teens can improve […]
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You have a teen, or two, or three! and maybe you’ve never considering booking a photoshoot specifically to celebrate your emerging young adult. “Is this even a thing people do?” you may be thinking. My answer is, yes! And if you don’t think this is something for you or your teen, let me share with […]
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This guy wins the prize for traveling the farthest for a photo shoot. Not only did he travel over from the US, but he came from the farthest corner of that country – all the way from Florida! I’ve been photographing Carter long before he was a teenager, since he was about six years old. […]
