About
Chris Yan
Born in Beijing, China in 1981, is a photographer and Creative Director. After earning a degree in art and design from the Communication University of China, Chris gained extensive experience working with top international advertising agencies like Dentsu, JWT, and Leo Burnett. In 2013, he founded his own company to create and design advertisements for well-known brands such as BMW, Rolls-Royce, M&M's, and Dove.
At the same time, where he began to blend commercial design with his passion for photography, focusing primarily on humanities and street photography. Over the past decade, Chris has photographed extensively across different countries, continuously refining his craft. His work has received significant recognition, being frequently featured as Mastershot by the Leica LFI Gallery, and exhibited at renowned venues such as the Glasgow Photography Gallery and The Street Soup Art Gallery in Milan. Chris has earned numerous awards, including a Gold at the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards, a Bronze at the 2023 Budapest International Foto Awards, and Top5 Jury Selection at the 2024 IPA. His works has also been published in several magazines and books.