Christine Tan

Photography

Human Stories
by Christine Tan

Hello, Thanks for stopping by!

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. 

Thanks for being here.    

From France to Melbourne: A Winter Beach Photoshoot to Remember Australia

New friendships and a slower, more balanced lifestyle, Nisha reflects on a transformative year abroad that reshaped how she sees the world—and herself. On a chilly July morning, I met Nisha for her photoshoot commemorating her year living and working in Australia. I wanted a spot that was quintessentially Melbourne but not too crowded—St. Kilda […]

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Teen Graduation Photoshoot In Yosemite

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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The Power of Printing Your Photos

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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teen boy seated arm on propped knee looking into distance

An American Teen’s Photoshoot in Melbourne

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. […]

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Mission Story: Basketball Ministry Engages Japanese Youth

In the western regions of Tokyo, almost an hour’s train ride from the organised chaos of the Shibuya Scramble is the neighbourhood of Higashimurayama. Life moves at a bit slower pace, but it’s still urban enough that the train lines extend this far west. I emerged from the station to meet my hosts, absorbed in […]

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