Edwin Datoc continues to push boundaries and consistently presents a new vision unbound by established commercial photography.

He has recently taken on a different path towards unique and challenging documentaries. Edwin’s first assignment in 2021 was to photograph four ex-Triad members undergoing a rehabilitation program on a superyacht in Hong Kong. Next will be stories in South East Asia and the Middle East.

Edwin’s recent fashion advertising work are campaigns for the Swiss luxury watch Solvil et Titus and Marie France Van Damme.

Edwin is currently based in Hong Kong.

Edwin Datoc's work has pushed boundaries in fashion, beauty, film, and his personal projects for the past 20 years. His new book "This Is New York," shot in black and white, reveals a rare and stark insight of Manhattan neighborhoods taken before sunrise. The book is scheduled for release in 2021.

Edwin's photographs present a new vision unbound by the conventions of established commercial photography. He is best known for his striking cinematic imagery.

He is currently on assignments in Hong Kong, working on fashion advertising campaigns and documentaries.

Edwin Datoc is a photographer renowned for his striking cinematic imagery. He is also a multi-task filmmaker as director, editor and writer that can produce high quality projects at low production costs. Edwin’s dedication to his clients’ needs and his ability to lead his team has earned him respect in the industry.

With a career spanning two decades, Edwin’s work has thrived working internationally between New York, Germany, Paris, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Edwin has shot editorial assignments for Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Tatler. He has also photographed campaigns for Marie France Van Damme, Costume National, Esprit, L’Oreal, LANDMARK HK, G2000, Kim Robinson Cosmetics, Agent Provocateur and Fiorucci.

His corporate clients includes UBS, Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong Land, Xerox Corporation and Asia Pacific Land.

Edwin is currently on assignment in the Asia region and is now based in Hong Kong.

Edwin Datoc is a photographer and filmmaker who is renowned for his striking cinematic style. His appreciation and familiarity with diverse cultures reflects a unique international perspective to his work. His inspiration comes varied from varied sources: travel, design, architecture, music and cinema.

Edwin has shot editorial assignments for Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Tatler. He has photographed campaigns for Marie France Van Damme, Costume National, Esprit, L’Oreal, LANDMARK HK, G2000, Kim Robinson Cosmetics, Agent Provocateur and Fiorucci.

Edwin’s corporate portfolio includes Merrill Lynch, Hong Kong Land, Xerox Corporation, Asia Pacific Land, and Reuters. 

Edwin currently lives between Hong Kong, New York and Sydney.