# thirtysixframes

> Candid, story-driven engagement, portrait and travel photography by Ryan Chong. Every frame tells a story. Based in Sydney, NSW.

thirtysixframes is the photography studio of Ryan Chong. The work is candid and story-driven: each session is shown as a complete sequence of frames, like a roll of film, rather than a handful of posed highlights.

## Key facts

- Photographer: Ryan Chong
- Based in: Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Areas served: Sydney
- Services: Engagement photography, Portrait photography, Travel photography
- Bookings and enquiries: ryan@thirtysixframes.com or the form at https://thirtysixframes.com/#contact

## Stories

- [Dave & Kim — Engagement](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/dave-kim/): An engagement across the city — from the first step on the stairs to golden hour. 36 photos.
- [Damon & Christina — Engagement](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/damon-christina/): A park, a lake and Marlo, a very good boy who stole every third frame. 30 photos.
- [A little one on the way — Maternity](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/maternity/): A golden-afternoon maternity session with Chihiro and Jimmy: sun through the gums, warm sandstone, and a lot of laughing. 5 photos.
- [Japan chapter](https://thirtysixframes.com/#japan): Kyoto in autumn and Osaka after dark. The full travel collection (Japan, South Korea, Türkiye, Vietnam, Croatia) is in the Journal: https://thirtysixframes.com/journal/

## Prints

Open edition fine-art prints of the travel photography are available in the Journal at https://thirtysixframes.com/journal/ in A4 (21 × 29.7 cm), A3 (29.7 × 42 cm), A2 (42 × 59.4 cm), A1 (59.4 × 84.1 cm). Printed in Sydney by a professional fine-art lab on archival paper. Shipping within Australia.
- Sapporo Snow (Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan): A white taxi crossing a snowy Sapporo intersection on Odori
- One Balloon (Cappadocia, Türkiye): A lone glowing balloon in a pale lavender dawn sky
- The Gate in the Lake (Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan): A red torii gate standing in Lake Biwa, seen past a roadside railing and a pine branch
- Gwangalli (Busan, South Korea): A couple on a beach bench beneath a thatched umbrella, Gwangan Bridge stretched across the bay
- The Sea Wall (Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan): A man looks out over a calm blue sea, his bicycle parked on the sea wall behind him
- Paper Parasol (Tokyo, Japan): A woman in a floral kimono walks a sunlit stone lane beneath a white paper parasol
- Sky Full of Balloons (Cappadocia, Türkiye): Dozens of balloons drifting over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys at sunrise
- Gold Spire (Tokyo, Japan): Senso-ji's five-storey pagoda and its golden spire beside a sweeping temple roof
- Lantern Tower (Osaka, Japan): A tower of glowing red-lettered paper lanterns on an Osaka street at night
- Kenmeri (Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan): The chrome tail and round lamps of a classic white Nissan Skyline GT-R on a Sapporo street
- Shrine in the Snow (Japan): A small snow-covered wooden shrine in a misty forest
- Hexagon Window (Japan): A tree-lined canal seen through a hexagonal lattice window
- Maple Light (Japan): Sunlight bursting through red and amber Japanese maple leaves
- Gion, After Dark (Kyoto, Japan): A narrow Gion lane at dusk, lanterns glowing along old wooden houses
- Pine Island (Japan): A sculpted pine on a mossy island in a still garden pond, clouds streaking the sky
- Paper Umbrellas (Kyoto, Japan): A couple in kimono with red and white paper parasols at the red gate of Bishamon-dō, golden autumn leaves in the foreground
- Over Uçhisar (Cappadocia, Türkiye): A single balloon above Uçhisar Castle and the cave town below
- Sister and the Cat (Croatia): A nun walks past white flowering trees in a stone village in Croatia, a black cat at her feet
- The Pagoda on the Hill (Kyoto, Japan): A historic Kyoto street climbing towards a five-storey pagoda
- Conical Hats (Vietnam): Conical hats hung overhead against the sky, a rainbow flare through the leaves
- Ginkgo Road (Japan): A quiet country road lined with golden ginkgo trees
- Before Lift-off (Cappadocia, Türkiye): A hot air balloon glowing before dawn, seen from above through the edge of a basket
- The Crab (Osaka, Japan): Dotonbori's famous giant crab sign above the night crowd
- The 7:42 (Tokyo, Japan): Commuters on a quiet Tokyo subway carriage
- The Lake Froze Overnight (Hokkaido, Japan): A frozen lake under willow branches in Hokkaido, apartment blocks in the distance
- The Long Bridge (Japan): A long traditional wooden bridge stretching across a grey river
- Two Red Chairs (Vietnam): Two red plastic chairs and wooden stools against a pale ribbed wall
- Café Doorway (Vietnam): A plant-draped café doorway with patterned tiles and little wooden stools
- Framed View (Japan): Castle grounds and distant mountains framed by a dark wooden window
- Red Maple (Hattori Ryokuchi, Osaka, Japan): A blazing red maple over a quiet plaza, a child's toy car parked in its shade
- Market Basket (Vietnam): A woven basket of ripe red fruit on a stool beside a quiet lane
- Riverbank (Japan): Two figures on a riverbank below green hills, seen through a railing

## About

Hi, I'm Ryan! I'm a Sydney-based photographer, and honestly, my favourite part of any shoot is the bit in between: the laugh after the kiss, the inside joke, the moment you forget I'm even there. thirtysixframes is all about capturing your story as it naturally unfolds, the real moments that make you, you. So we'll keep things relaxed and fun, I'll probably try to make you laugh, and together we'll figure out what feels like you. If you're even a little bit curious, say hi. I'd genuinely love to hear your story!

## FAQ

### How do we book a shoot?

Just reach out! Send me a message through the form on this page or email ryan@thirtysixframes.com. Tell me a bit about you, what you're celebrating and any dates you have in mind, and I'll get back to you so we can chat it through.

### How much does a session cost?

Every session is a little different, so I don't list set prices here. Reach out with what you have in mind and I'll put together something that fits you.

### We're awkward in front of the camera. Is that okay?

Totally okay, and more common than you'd think! We'll work together to understand your style before the shoot, and on the day I'll guide you gently and keep things light. Most of my favourite frames happen when you're just being yourselves.

### How do we plan the shoot and choose a location?

We'll work it out together. I'll ask about your style, the places that mean something to you and the vibe you're after, then help shape a plan so the photos feel like you.

### Where are you based?

I'm based in Sydney, Australia.

## Pages

- [Home](https://thirtysixframes.com/): Portfolio, the full Dave & Kim contact sheet, and booking form
- [Journal](https://thirtysixframes.com/journal/): Travel postcards, the stories behind them, and prints for sale
- [Dave & Kim](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/dave-kim/)
- [Damon & Christina](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/damon-christina/)
- [A little one on the way](https://thirtysixframes.com/stories/maternity/)
- [Sitemap](https://thirtysixframes.com/sitemap.xml)