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Soy Shen
As an Associate Professor of Art, I have dedicated nearly two decades to higher education in photography theory and digital media, bridging academia and industry. As a SONY/LEOFOTO ambassador and UNDP collaborating photographer, my visual narratives balance scholarly rigor with commercial innovation.
Industry Collaboration Network
I maintain strategic partnerships with leading photography brands across the industry ecosystem:
Official imaging projects:
Primary photographer for Sony A7RV full-frame mirrorless official samples. Demonstration shooter for Sony’s G-Master lens lineup
Mobile imaging development:
Conducted specialized training for Huawei’s imaging engineers (Shenzhen HQ & Songshan Lake R&D Center). Contributed to computational photography algorithm research for Xiaomi and VIVO
Landscape PIXEL
As co-founder of “Landscape PIXEL,” I maintain active technical exchanges with R&D teams at:
Canon | Nikon | FUJIFILM | OM SYSTEM | Panasonic | Sigma | Tamron | DJI
This unique industry-academia synergy allows me to integrate cutting-edge technologies into my teaching before they reach mainstream adoption.
The NEO-WEST comet poses alongside Mount Kailash, the “Center of the World”—its next return to Earth won’t occur until 6,000 years from now.
Creative Philosophy
From refugee portraits in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region between Armenia and Azerbaijan to assignments at base camps below 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, from pre-release imaging tests for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips to dives into World War II shipwrecks and their decaying engine rooms, these projects may appear unrelated at first glance.
In reality, they are connected by a single guiding principle: using technical precision to communicate emotion. Every assignment is an opportunity to translate complex subjects into compelling visual stories.
The aim is to ensure that every image combines measurable accuracy with the unrepeatable character of a fleeting moment. Each pixel should embody both academic rigor and the enduring magic of real-world experience.
Snow-capped mountains, the Milky Way, and the reflection on the water surface, with moonlight shining on the golden peaks—everything is perfectly composed. Yet behind this breathtaking image lies the harsh reality: an altitude of over 4,500 meters, temperatures as low as -10°C, and the ever-present threat of wild brown bears that could appear at any moment nearby.
Which visual mediums do you use?
How did you get started in this?
My journey into photography began in elementary school with my first camera. By the time I reached junior high, I had built a home darkroom and was developing and printing black-and-white film myself.
Like many lifelong passions, photography grew with every frame I captured. As my skills developed, my work gained recognition through publications and exhibitions. What began as a hobby eventually became a profession.
After university, I returned to the academic world as an art educator. The rapid pace of innovation in photography keeps me closely connected to the industry’s latest technologies and creative practices. Over time, I advanced from teaching assistant to lecturer and now serve as an Associate Professor. Throughout this path, technical mastery and artistic pedagogy have remained closely linked.
Do you have a particular area of interest or genre you’re interested in?
My early exposure to photography sparked a curiosity that led me to explore a wide range of photographic genres. Over time, that curiosity evolved into a passion for documenting unique subjects, cultures, and environments.
Today, I am particularly drawn to photographing extreme environments, including high-altitude landscapes, deep-sea shipwrecks, and subterranean cave systems. I am also interested in documenting human resilience in conflict zones and the stories of Indigenous communities working to preserve traditions that are at risk of being lost.
After software simulation and calculation, I successfully captured the scene of the full moon rising behind the church on a moonlit night.
Who and/or what inspires you most?
My creative vision is shaped by two key influences. The first is the rich history of photography and the many photographers and photographic movements that have emerged since the early 20th century. Their work has continually challenged artistic conventions, expanded creative boundaries, and helped establish photography as a recognized and influential art form.
The second influence is the unique era in which we live today. Photography has become an integral part of everyday life, with cameras now accessible to nearly everyone through their smartphones. This unprecedented accessibility has transformed how we create, share, and experience images. As a result, new ideas, perspectives, and sources of inspiration emerge constantly, fueling an ongoing evolution of visual storytelling.
What Datacolor color management tools are in your work bag/workspace?
In my workspace, the SpyderPro is my most essential color management tool. I work with multiple professional monitors, and SpyderPro helps me standardize the display results across them, making my workflow much more efficient.
Why is accurate color important within your workflow?
Photography is a personal form of artistic expression for photographers. Accurate colors help them control their expression and present their unique artistic style.
In a church in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, a refugee child from a conflict zone prays for a long time in front of the candle stand.
What was the key factor that made you decide to use color management?
As an associate professor at a university, my students often encounter issues with color management, which leads to discrepancies between the images I see and what they intended to express.
A passer – by walked past the stalls in the bazaar, adding a sense of dynamism and the true essence of life to the picture. The entire scene depicts the daily look of the street market, brimming with strong local characteristics and a rich humanistic atmosphere.
What’s your biggest challenge at work these days?
Preserving the “Human Pixel” in the AI imaging tsunami.
This photo captures a person dressed in traditional attire. The individual wears a distinctive headdress adorned with vibrant red tassels, as well as metallic and bone – like ornaments. The clothing features exquisite colorful patterns. The overall appearance showcases a unique ethnic style. The background of blue sky and white clouds adds a broad and bright atmosphere to the image.
What’s your objective when you create something?
My core mission is to honor objective reality, transcend its surfaces, and manifest essential truth.
As a local passed by in the Egyptian temple, the scene was perfectly framed, as if it could have been the exact same sight a thousand years ago.
Best bit of advice you ever got?
Shoot more, savor more.
During the World Athletics Federation relay competition, light rain suddenly began to fall, and athletes delivered a wonderful match in the rain.
Do you have a fun fact you want to share about yourself?
I have to commend the creators of this questionnaire. The questions act like a finely crafted prism, revealing dimensions of my photographic journey that I had never fully considered.
As I worked through each question, I found myself reflecting on my career in ways I hadn’t expected. What I initially assumed would be a straightforward professional survey became an opportunity for deeper self-examination and growth.
Looking back on more than 20 years in photography, I was surprised by how many new insights emerged through this process. These thoughtfully designed questions encouraged me to revisit experiences, motivations, and milestones that had shaped my path. The result was a renewed sense of clarity and perspective.
It was an unexpected gift, and without question one of the most rewarding and fascinating reflections of my professional journey so far.
My go-to color management tool
SpyderPro
Advanced color calibration for your editing monitor
Spyder Cube
Spyder Checkr Photo
LightColor Meter
For exposure and color temperature measurement
in photography and videography
Spyder Checkr Video
“Preserving the "Human Pixel" in the AI imaging tsunami.”
– Soy Shen
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