Kevin Leung

Professional photographer with more than 15 years commercial photography experienc.

2016 – 2022 Head of Photography, Sotheby’s Hong Kong

• Photographic Leadership:
  • Set the overall photographic direction for the department, ensuring a consistent and distinctive visual style that aligns with Sotheby's brand identity.
  • Conceptualize and implement innovative photographic strategies to enhance the presentation of artworks, antiques, jewelry, and other collectibles.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including curators, marketers, and designers, to understand their needs and provide creative solutions that align with the artistic and commercial objectives of the organization.
• Team Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of photographers and photography assistants, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Assign projects, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure individual and team growth.
  • Foster a positive work environment that encourages creativity, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership among team members.
• Photographic Production:
  • Oversee all aspects of photographic production, from planning and scheduling to shooting and post-processing, ensuring that deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
  • Collaborate with specialists in various fields to capture the unique qualities and details of each item, accurately reflecting its provenance, history, and craftsmanship.
  • Manage equipment, studio resources, and budgets to optimize efficiency and ensure high-quality output.
• Quality Control and Standards:
  • Maintain an impeccable standard of photographic quality and accuracy, adhering to Sotheby's guidelines and industry best practices.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve photography processes, techniques, and equipment to stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements.
• Documentation and Archiving:
  • Oversee the organization and archiving of all photographic assets, ensuring they are easily accessible for future reference, marketing, and publications.
  • Collaborate with digital teams to ensure the effective integration of images into various online platforms and marketing materials.

• Set up full equipped photographic studio.
• Cover Beauty, fashion and product photography sectors
• Leading production crew to achieve client tasks in-studio and out-studio.
• Analyze operating practices and procedures to create and revise existing methods.
• Experienced on high end fashion, portraits and luxury goods photography published on local famous magazines such as Marie Claire, Jessica, MR, Comopolitan, she.com…etc
• Participating in major production meetings.
• Pre-production preparation.
• Manage photos database.
• Familiar with Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture one, Bridge…etc
• Familiar with DSLR and Medium format cameras
• Familiar with different kind of lighting equipment

• Assist photographer for commercial photography. 
• Handle equipments.
• Photo retouching
• Model casting
• Maintain photo database
• Props preparation
• Client pitching

1998 – 2002 York University, Toronto (Information Technology)

1995 – 1998 Town Centre Montessori Private School, Toronto