Bio

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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