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ABOUT ME
TIANRAN(MIKE) SHAO
PHOTOGRAPHER
BASED IN LONDON & GUANGZHOU
Mike Shao, a freelance photographer born in the mountainous city of Guizhou, China. Proficient in 135mm and medium format film photography, he is passionate about capturing documentary and natural landscapes. Mike not only possesses adept photography skills but also enjoys exploring different artistic styles and integrating various artistic mediums, with 3D modeling being an area he has been experimenting with and researching. He expresses his emotions by combining photography with different material, offering viewers a diverse visual experience.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
09/2021 – 06/2024: LCC, University of the Arts London, London, UK
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Programme: BA(Hons) Photography
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WORK EXPERIENCES
08/2023 – 09/2023: Inner Profundity, Guangzhou, China
intern Lensman and curatorial assistant
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assisting arrangement of The Special Exhibition of the Smurfs’ 65th Anniversary – From Paper to Metaverse;
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shooting the video to record the exhibition arrangement process;
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making a promotion video for the exhibition.
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21/07/2021 – 21/08/2021: Beijing “Bazaar Art” Magazine Co Ltd, Beijing, China
intern Sales in Advertising Department
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cooperating with star artists at home and abroad;
launching the magazine “Bazaar Art”
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04/2020 –05/2020: Comicfans Culture, Guangzhou, China
Intern of New Media Department
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assisting in publishing comic books;
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editing and making videos for CICF Comic Exhibition;
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assisting in the management and innovation of new media industry