{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b458521043e00011114396/67fd89bfdf6cd9fb98c01b5f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Liam Wong, photographer, director.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63b458521043e00011114396/1744668145653-0786a242-d507-40be-a492-c466a4bcec39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Liam Wong is a Scottish photographer, art director, and game designer. Born in Edinburgh he began his career in the video game industry after graduating from&nbsp;<strong>Abertay University</strong>. After a stint at Crytek UK, he eventually join&nbsp;<strong>Ubisoft Montreal</strong>, and there became the youngest director at the company. His work on acclaimed titles like&nbsp;<strong>Far Cry 4</strong>&nbsp;helped sharpen his visual storytelling skills, which later influenced his photographic style.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>While visiting in Tokyo, my guest developed a passion for nighttime photography, drawing inspiration from cyberpunk films as he documented the city’s vibrant yet haunting after-dark scenes.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In 2019, he released his debut photobook,&nbsp;<strong>TO:KY:OO</strong>, a collection of cinematic images that showcase his signature style—rich contrasts, neon lights, and rain-soaked streets. The book was met with critical acclaim. It solidified his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary urban photography, whose instantly recognisable work blurs the lines between reality and fiction.</p>","author_name":"Simon Parkin"}