Photographer’s Instagrams of the east coast floods are beautifully heartbreaking

Ridduan Ismail, also known as ttfga (Tukang Tangkap Foto Gembira Anda), is well-regarded as one of KL’s best and most prolific street-style photographers. His work with such fashion luminaries as Jiman Casablancas, Melissa Indot and urban brand Wolfgang have earned him accolades and 15,500 fans on Instagram. 

When Ridduan went home to Kelantan, and was caught out in what have become the worst floods in Malaysia’s history, he turned his keen eye on his surroundings, and the results have been breathtaking … and heartbreaking. 

 

2nd wave coming*

A photo posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

The images from his Instagram account over the past week are a beautiful account of what thousands of Malaysians on the east coast are suffering through – from wide-angle documentation of the extent of the flooding in Kelantan, to extremely intimate portraits of flood victims (including Ridduan himself) trying to keep some semblance of normalcy in the face of adversity. 

 

Keepin it old skool. Brunch today served by my lady. Nasi goreng, ikan sambal pedas & telur dadar bodo. Jemput makan sis.

A photo posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

 

A video posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

 

A photo posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

 

iPhone masuk dalam plastic.

A photo posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

 

Slumboi. That’s where i came from. If you don’t know, now you know. ✌️

A photo posted by ridduan ttfga ismail (@ttfga) on

Ridduan has since made his way back to KL, but our prayers for the family and friends he left behind on the east remain. 

 

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