Hi, my name is
Riki Choi
I am Riki Choi, a multidisciplinary creative who uses photography and film to capture moments that feel both lived-in and timeless. My work blends raw emotion with visual storytelling, often using analog mediums to evoke memory, texture, and mood. Whether I’m behind a 35mm lens or framing a VHS shot, I aim to preserve the fleeting details—the unscripted glances, the ambient stillness—that bring life to every scene. I create not for perfection, but for presence.
Experience
Freelance Photographer
2020-Present
BU Fashion and Retail Photographer
2023- Present
BU Fashion and Retail Creative Director
2024 - Present
My Gear
Film Camera 1
Canon F3 + Nikkor 50mm Lens
Film Camera 2
Polaroid SX-70
Video Camera
Sony Handycam CCD-SC5 Camcorder
Sandmarc Carbon
My Mediums
01
Film Photography - Portraits
My portrait work is rooted in intimacy and authenticity. I strive to capture people as they are: unfiltered, unposed, and in their own element. Working with film allows me to slow down and focus on emotion, light, and the in-between moments. Whether it’s an individual portrait, creative headshot, or a candid series, my approach highlights the subject’s quiet strength and individuality, transforming each frame into a lasting impression.
02
Film Photography - Indoor Composition
Indoor composition gives me the chance to build narrative through space, light, and stillness. I approach each interior as a moodboard; whether it’s a lived-in bedroom, a quiet café, or a curated corner. Through careful attention to tone, grain, and framing, I explore how physical spaces tell stories of memory, intimacy, and nostalgia. Each image invites the viewer into a scene that feels both familiar and dreamlike.
03
VHS
My VHS work channels the raw energy of lived experience into nostalgic visual storytelling. Using analog camcorders, I document events with a cinematic edge, capturing the atmosphere, movement, and emotion of the moment. From weddings to underground parties to artistic collaborations, my goal is to preserve the memory not just of what happened, but how it felt. The result is a visual time capsule: grainy, evocative, and deeply personal.
