Su Shan Leong
Fashion Photographer
Summary
A fashion and street-style photographer, Su Shan is known for her vibrant and engaging imagery. Currently traveling the globe to capture diverse styles, Su Shan's dedication to portraying individual narratives and her fascination with urban life are evident in her work. Her friendly and charismatic approach enables her to build meaningful connections with her subjects, adding authenticity and emotional depth to her photos. Her work has appeared in prestigious publications like Vogue, British Vogue, Grazia Singapore, WWD, and Mensfolio. In 2023, she was named a Canon Singapore EOS Xplorer Ambassador.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Fashion & Portrait Photographer
Su Shan Photography
1 2018 - Current
- Handle all digital capture and post-processing coverage while offering a variety of photography services for publications, notably street style, runway and backstage Fashion Week coverage.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their comfort and ease during the shoot
- Mentored junior photographers, offering guidance on techniques and business practices to enhance their professional development.
- Established a strong online presence through social media platforms, website updates – driving increased traffic and inquiries.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.
- Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
Procurement Buyer Manager
Pre-Mat Drilling Supplies Pte Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
Press and Celebrity Styling Intern
Emilia Wickstead
7 2017 - 8 2017
Accounts Coordinator Intern
TBWA\Group Singapore
10.2014 - 01.2015
Business Design Intern
Sentosa Development Corporation
03.2013 - 04.2013
- In my first year at Singapore Polytechnic, I was selected for a prestigious internship with Port of Lost Wonder Sentosa
- We used design thinking to help Port of Lost Wonder with their business model and expansion site
- The internship showed me how to utilise design to combine pleasure with client needs.
- Seeing our client implement our ideas and solutions was rewarding and motivated me to do better on upcoming projects.
Fashion Stylist
Freelance
07.2017 - 01.2018
- With my vast knowledge on the forecasted seasonal and consumer trends in fashion industry, I am able to work closely with UK-based agencies and designers to acquire wardrobe for fashion editorials
- Additionally, I am able to coordinate model castings with European agencies that fits the fashion concept mood-board under a tight time-frame.
- Won 2018 Boys By Girls x Graduate Fashion Week menswear styling competition.
- Published in:
- Client Magazine, Boys By Girls Magazine
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom 05.2015 - 2018.05
Diploma - Business Innovation & Design
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore, Singapore 04.2012 - 2015.05
High School - GCSE "O" Levels
CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent
01.2008 - 2011.05
Skills
Digital Photography
Press Relations
Continuous Learning Attitude
Adaptable Shooting Style
Photo editing
Shot Composition
Fashion photography
Adaptability and Flexibility
Visual storytelling
Superb attention to detail
Certification
Certification in Recognition of Achievement and Contribution - Singapore Youth Olympic Games
Awards
- Top 4 Students to Represent SP DBID at 2013 Transform Mayo Clinic Conference - Singapore Polytechnic, 09/01/2013
- 2nd Place for the Self Portrait Category in the Faces of Leeds Exhibition - Leeds City Museum, 02/01/2016
- Stylist Winner of Boys By Girls x Graduate Fashion Week - Graduate Fashion Week in collaboration Boys By Girls Magazine, 03/01/2018,
- Canon Singapore EOS Xplorer Ambassador - Canon Singapore, 07/01/2023
Timeline
Procurement Buyer Manager
Pre-Mat Drilling Supplies Pte Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
Fashion Stylist
Freelance
07.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing
University of Leeds
05.2015 - 2018.05
Accounts Coordinator Intern
TBWA\Group Singapore
10.2014 - 01.2015
Business Design Intern
Sentosa Development Corporation
03.2013 - 04.2013
Diploma - Business Innovation & Design
Singapore Polytechnic
04.2012 - 2015.05
High School - GCSE "O" Levels
CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent
01.2008 - 2011.05
Fashion & Portrait Photographer
Su Shan Photography
1 2018 - Current
Press and Celebrity Styling Intern
Emilia Wickstead
7 2017 - 8 2017
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