Bboy and Bgirl Portraits by Kien Quan

4/06/2017 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

What drives the passion to become a photographer differs for each person. For New York City based freelance photographer, Kien Quan, it was dance that eventually led him to pick up a camera.

But it wasn’t the dance that populates so many sites and blogs these days, of beautiful ballet dancers in classical poses. No, for Quan, it was breaking—a dance form born out of Hip Hop culture and known for its Bboy and Bgirl athletic

Blindfolded @mr.orlov66

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 3 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 9:43 PDT

Looking forward to seeing you out at Silverback Open @_iamsarahbee @probreakingtour @silverbackbboyevents

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 2 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 10:13 PDT

Who's going to Silverback Open next weekend? @mr.orlov66 @probreakingtour @silverbackbboyevents

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 1 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 10:30 PDT

@illson44 with the fresh foot grab @probreakingtour @silverbackbboyevents

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 6 de Jul de 2016 a la(s) 4:01 PDT

No excuses @bboylazylegz (2/3)

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 16 de Abr de 2016 a la(s) 9:40 PDT

Saigon Bboys (3/3) - hat by @apliiq

Una publicación compartida de Kien Quan (@kienquanphotography) el 9 de Ene de 2017 a la(s) 8:02 PST

About Author:

Hi I'm Kien Quan... and I am a New York City based portrait / action / lifestyle photographer. Immersed 10 years in the bboy culture, the biggest lesson that dance has taught me about being an artist is to break rules, cultivate, and express one's true self. Let's Get Connected: www.kienquanphotography.com

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