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As soon as you search for @mr_darcy on Instagram, you'll notice two things
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1. That he has a whopping 49.2k followers
2. That his photos are mostly in shades of grey
The shades of grey in his photos are a representation of emotion and empathy
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With 49k followers stalking his account, it proves that his photos are saying something. They may speak about something funny, moving, sad, or thoughtful. They might capture a mood, or put viewers in a state of contemplation.
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So, who is the man behind @mr_darcy? We got to know him a little better last weekend and selected some of our favourite photos.
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His real name is Joey Mah, a Malaysian coffee barista
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He got into the Instagram game about 3 to 4 years ago
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Interestingly enough, Joey doesn't see himself as a photographer
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Dark and neutral colours are a representation of who Joey is as a person. He is moody, he says.
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Photos by @mr_darcy are taken by his trusty iPhone, and Instagram filters are his favourite
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He also revealed to us that the key to achieving perfect lighting is patience – he once waited for 3 long hours just for good lighting
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"Keep practicing and shooting," Joey says
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Joey's favourite photos include a 'random moment' shot at a cafe and another we thought was a vector image on a movie poster at first glance
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Beautiful lights. It was a random moment when I was in a cafe.
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Sometimes moments look better in monochrome.
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#foreveralone
More stunning monochrome goodness from Joey
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Allusring to say the least…
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Image via Joey Mah's Instagram
Image via Joey Mah's Instagram
Image via Joey Mah's Instagram
Image via Joey Mah's Instagram
