Alva Christo Y. W. is a photographer who enjoys capturing cultures and daily life through photojournalism and street photography. Alva was born and raised in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and which he is now based on. He graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, with BFA in Photography and Imaging. Traditional analog photography is his main choice that is supported by his camera-collecting hobby.
Alva explores daily life and cultural activities, presented in stories and photographic series. The focus is simply to create a connection between viewers and the subject itself; the viewers might experience the same particular issue from different perspectives - there is an interaction between the subject, Alva, and the viewers. Although culture is his main interest, he also explores broader photography genres such as portraiture, landscape, and contemporary themes.
Contact :
âœ‰ï¸ alvachristo@gmail.com
2018
2015
2016
2015
2013
2012
2018
2017
Halfway Asleep photobook, Self published, 1st edition.
2015
2014
2013
2012
Clients :
- 7/10 Media (Stories of Us)
- Samsung
- Efek Rumah Kaca
- Kelompok Penerbang Roket
- The Svmmerdose
- Dots Hearts and Stars
- Venus_Yama
- Invite Only Studio
Assisting Experience :
- Joseph Rodriguez
- Katie Levine (For Paper Magazine)
- Weichia Huang (For Van Heusen)