ABOUT BRIAN

Brian Yi Zhu (朱奕轩) (b. 1994) is a photographer, cinematographer, and creative director. Raised in Shanghai, China and Los Angeles, California, BRIANYZHU first began photography at the age of 5. His eternal love of rangefinder cameras led him to become an Akademie Instructor and Brand Ambassador for Leica Camera USA, where he currently works today.

Between this, he has found time to earn his Masters in Public Policy from UCLA, and uses his background in both the qualitative and quantitative arts to craft intimate and timeless moments through a unique perspective. Taking inspiration from the works of Fan Ho, Wong Kar Wai, and Garry Winogrand, his vision is a reflection of his upbringing as a first-generation Asian American, fusing Eastern and Western influences in his artistic endeavors.

BRIANYZHU is currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, and can be found at the Leica Store & Gallery Boston. For business inquiries outside of Leica Camera USA, please use the form below.