Aerial view of a large outdoor motorsport event with crowds surrounding a race car on track.

 

Wrencher, Racer, Photographer

 

nick tong


photographer

I’m a photographer who grew up in Hong Kong, now based in Boston. Most of my time is spent photographing cars of all sorts. Despite not growing up with cars directly (as they were hard to access in HK), I grew fond of all things automotive. Fifth Gear and Top Gear were routinely shown on TV, toy cars dominated my closet, and talk of the most recent F1 race was commonplace.


I've come to appreciate all aspects of the automotive world. Working on cars, racing them, and photographed them has opened up new perspectives that I never used to have.


I believe that there is so much more to a car than meets the eye. Many hours can be poured into the tiniest of details that won't ever see the light of day—and having interacted with vehicles in so many ways allows me to view them from a completely unique angle.

Two men celebrating on stage, one holding a yellow skateboard trophy at an outdoor event.
WickedBigMeet | June 7, 2026

After finishing first in the Sim-Racing Competition, I'm pictured with Bucky Lasek after receiving a signed board from him.

my beliefs

Photos can be more than just the event you're at. It can be the road that lead up to that place.

Low angle view of a gold chrome lowrider classic car with hydraulics at a car show.

I’m drawn to cars with presence and character. In a society dominated by consumerism, being a "car enthusiast" has slowly lost its meaning. To me, it's about far more than just the badge on the back of a car. It's the hours spent wrenching, developing parts, the miles driven, and the stories left to tell.

NASCAR race car number 24 with colorful livery lined up in pit lane at a racing event.
A few things about me

hong kong

The city that shaped my eye

M539 Restorations

Favorite YouTube Channel

Sebastian Vettel, Larry Chen

My Idols

Lego's & sim-racing

other car-related hobbies

Better than I was 12 months ago. Even better 12 months from now.




Smiling young man poses on a colorful painted racing circuit surface at a motorsport fan event.
for the love of the game

In a world dominated by social media algorithms and trends, I make it a priority to present. Whether I'm track-side or at a local Cars-and-Coffee, I shoot from the perspective of someone who loves cars. I believe that passion shines through in my photos

CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, 2026
Testimonials
Blue Subaru Impreza GC8 with gold wheels and open hood at a car show event.

Hey, thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to do all of this for me. It means a lot, because a lot of people just take pictures of the car and move on. I never get to see them from the event. I will 100% be posting these on my page and tagging you.

@isthata22b

Custom purple 1964 Chevy Impala lowrider with slammed stance at an outdoor car show.

Those are amazing! You've got a good eye for the right angles. Don't think she's ever looked better 😊

@64impala_2doorwagon

Modified blue Subaru Impreza WRX STI with open hood and gold wheels under clear blue sky.

Dude it was nice talking with you too man. Appreciate everything man, the pic looks dope. Can’t wait to see the rest man, appreciate it bro!

@ricardosti