Gin Tay

Gin is an executive photojournalist with The Straits Times. A mother of two, she draws inspiration from her parenting journey, fuelling her passion for capturing stories about children. One memorable piece featured pre-schoolers camping at St John’s Island, highlighting their growth in a kampung setting. She joined ST as a staff member in 2019 after four years as a stringer. Inspired by film-maker Wong Kar Wai, Gin loves film photography, and finds beauty in life’s simple, everyday moments.