china issue 677
Nov 2017
Ele Jin
Shanghai - photographers
Ele Jin is one of Shanghai's leading photographers, closing the gap between the east and the west. She has an enthusiastic contemporary approach to photography, producing images with a creative individual style.
Born in Shanghai in 1979, Ele graduated from Shanghai JiaoTong University majoring in Graphic Design. She went on to explore fashion photography in the UK, first at the University of Central England and then at leading institution The London College of Printing, obtaining a distinction in Professional Photography Practice. She came back Shanghai to establish her own studio in 2003.
Ele has been working as commercial photographer both in fashion and advertising for over 15 years. She also started to shoot fashion films in 2009. She is now focused more on creating personal projects. Her recent photo series included 'Parallel Spaces' and 'Falling', that was exhibited in Paris.
Ele is now based in Shanghai.