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Photographer & Artists

Chan Hoi Tat (Bentat) currently resides in Hong Kong. He graduated from the City University of Hong Kong’s School of Creative Media with top of class and Summa Cum Laude honors. 

Bentat is a freelance photographer and artist specialising in photography. His work primarily explores the realms of art and creative photography. He is a staunch believer in photography as a universal language and a powerful tool for self-expression.

Bentat has received accolades from numerous prestigious photography competitions, such as the National Geographic International Photography Contest, the International Photography Awards (IPA), the CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year Competition, the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), and the Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), among others. His photography has been showcased in several exhibitions. He has also worked as a commercial and event photographer for various brands and organisations.

Awards

2025

Global Photography Awards 2025 - (Fashion Photography - Conceptual) - Silver Winner

World Masters of Photography Awards 2025 (WMPO) - Silver Award

2024

Best of Show Award - SCM Annual 2024

Louis Koo Creative Media Awards 2024

Julian Lee Photography Awards 2024

Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards of Class 2024 - City University of Hong Kong
London Photography Awards 2024 - (Commercial - Fashion) - Platinum Winner*

London Photography Awards 2024 - (Fine Art - Fashion) - Gold Winner

London Photography Awards 2024 - (Fine Art - Night) - Gold Winner

London Photography Awards 2024 - (Fine Art - Abstract) - Gold Winner

London Photography Awards 2024 - (Special - Experimental Photography) - Gold Winner

New York Photography Awards 2024 - (Commercial - Fashion) - Silver Winner

Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2024 - (Professional Portrait) - Bronze Winner

2023

International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023 - (Special - Macro) - 3rd

Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) 2023 - (Book - People) - Silver Winner

Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2023 - (Fine Art - Nudes) - Bronze Winner

10th International Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) - Nomination in Amateur Open Theme Category

2018

National Geographic International Photo Contest 2018 - Honorable Mention

2016

CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year Competition 2016 - Runner Up

Exhibition

2025

CYLF Talent Photography Exhibition - Thrive 

Independent & Image Art Space (Chongqing, China) - Surreal Photography Illusions and Dreams Exhibition

2024

Cameraless Photography Exhibition - The Unseen Realm

Pointsman Artspace Object Art Exhibition 2024 - Comma

SCM 25th Media Art Exhibition - Converging Parallels

SCM Annual Show 2024

2023

SCM Site&Space Art and Installation Show 2023

Black and White Photography Exhibition - and... a log

SCM Annual Show 2023 - Revival

Education

2020 - 2024

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Media)

City University of Hong Kong

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Summa Cum Laude

(Corresponding Honours: First Class Honours)

*Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards

Graduated Top of Class - Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media

2019 - 2020

Associate In Design​ (Advertising Design)

Hong Kong Community College

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