Beijing is a city full of contradictions. It is incredibly ancient, with a history spanning more than 3,000 years, and is one of the cities with the most cultural heritage in the world.
Yet, it is also highly modern, serving as the capital of China with a population of over 20 million. As you walk through this city, you often witness the collision between tradition and modernity, creating the illusion of traveling through both history and the future at once. Beijing is home not only to its native residents but also to a migrant population of 8 million. People arrive and depart daily. This city has a unique culture, customs, and lifestyle. Many things here have remained unchanged for hundreds of years, while others are evolving every day.
Chris Yan, born in Beijing, China in 1981, is an accomplished 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. As a senior creative director who has won more than 60 international and local creative awards. 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 works has received significant recognition, being frequently featured as Mastershot by the Leica LFI Gallery, and has been featured in Photo VOGUE many times. Chris has earned numerous awards, including a Gold at the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards, a Gold at the 2024 Budapest International Foto Awards, and Top5 Jury Selection at the 2024 IPA. His works has been exhibited in Milan, London, Glasgow, Buenos Aires, Malaga etc., and also been published in several magazines and books. [Official Website]
