Fang Yan

Fashion Photographer / Commercial Photographer

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

About

Photographer with a diverse background in art direction, fashion design, styling, set design, trend prediction, modern dance, and drama performance. Based in Beijing, China, runs Fancy Photo, a full photography service that specializes in commercial photography for fashion, advertising, corporate, and portraits. With a deep understanding of the fashion industry, possesses a keen eye for fashion and a creative mind for unique concepts, poses, and compositions in art direction. Meticulous attention to detail in set design, coupled with technical skills in lighting, composition, and editing. Working effectively with a team of professionals to achieve a cohesive vision. Won multiple fashion photography awards and has had fashion editorials published in publications including Italy Photo Vogue, Schön! Magazine, Italy 33 Magazine, Solstice Magazine, Huf Magazine etc. Passionate about working with designers and magazines to shoot unique images. As a contributor to Getty Images, familiar with visual trends and is adept at storytelling and concept photos, helping clients with fresh ways to sell their brand. With clients such as Linkedin, Financial Times China, Pingan Bank, Lenovo, BOE, etc. Experienced in shooting corporate portraits and group to convey the corporate values. web: www.fancyphoto.net

Experience

  • Manager&Lead Photographer at Fancy Photo
    Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

    Fancy Photo is a full photography service both in studio & on-location based in Beijing China. We have a team of professional photographers, assistant, art director, hair&makeup and retouchers, used to location scouting and casting. Shooting commercial photography for fashion, advertising, corporate and portraits. Specialties: Fashion Commercial | Editorial Diverse education background in art direction, fashion design, professional fashion styling, set design, trend prediction (all at Central Saint Martins), modern dance, and drama performance. Deep understanding of the fashion industry.Possess a keen eye for fashion and a creative mind for unique concepts, poses, and compositions in art direction. Meticulous attention to detail in set design, with technical skills in lighting, composition, and editing. Strong collaboration skills with team members, ensuring everyone works towards the same goal. Won multiple fashion photography awards and had fashion editorials published in well-respected publications, including Italy Photo Vogue, Schön! Magazine, Italy 33 Magazine, Solstice Magazine, Huf Magazine etc. Finalist in Prix Picto De La Photographie De Mode 2021, 8th edition of Fine Art Photography Awards Nominee, Honorable Mention in IPA 2021 and Chromatic Awards 2021, Bronze Winner in 2020 PX3 2020 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, Tokyo International Foto Awards 2020 Bronze Winner, Beijing Fashion Week 2019 Bronze winner. Lifestyle & business | concept & creative Shoot Advertising & Product photos according to brief. As a contributor of Getty Images, familiar with visual trends, good at storytelling and concept photos, able to help clients with fresh ways to sell their brand.Clients include Linkedin, Financial Times China, Pingan Bank, Lenovo, BOE, etc. Corporate Portraits and Groups | Event photography & video production Experienced in Shooting corporate portraits and groups in studio or on location. Professional to convey the corporate values.

  • Photographer at Getty Images
    Dec 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

    Planning and shooting stock photos (portrait as main content) for advertisement. My images have been used extensively in ad and media campaigns for clients such as google, IBM, Amazon, Bank of America, etc.

  • Photojournalist at Nan Feng Chuang, Hai Hang Yun Duan etc. (Magazine)
    Dec 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Shoot Editorial Portraits and photo stories for magazines such as NanFengChuang and Hainan Airlines.

  • Photo Editor at QYER.COM
    Feb 2014 - Nov 2014 · 10 mos

    Choose and retouch travel images for top spots and advertisement for qyer.com. Establish images gallery and collaborate with photographers. Shoot product photos for Qyer e-shop.

  • Product Manager at Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis
    Jul 2007 - Feb 2014 · 6 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for the research and development of data visualization software and providing creative solutions to customers from different fields. Project experience(all of them got patent): 3D Scene Editor for Pipe Accident (2010 – 2011) ,3D Visual System for Emergency Rescue Drill of Pipe Accident (2008 – 2010) ,Video Auto-editing System based on Modularization Design.