Matthew Chan

Media studies graduate with experience as an assistant in photography. Skilled in lighting and scene decoration; proficient in Adobe Photoshop for editing. Assisted in a magazine and advertisement photoshoot. Basic knowledge of Capture One.

Full-time Photographer Assistant at Sugarsugar Production (2025-01 – Present)

• Assisted photographer in studio and on-location shoots, including portraits and events, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Set up and packed down cameras, lenses, lighting, stands, and backdrops, checking that all equipment was working and safely stored.
• Adjusted lighting, reflectors, and backdrops during shoots to achieve the desired mood, composition, and exposure.
• Performed editing and retouching in Photoshop (cropping, blemish removal) to prepare images.
• Assist with pre-production tasks, such as scouting locations, sourcing props, creating moodboards and etc.

Media and Production Assistant (Freelance/Collaborative Projects) (2025-01 – Present)

• Assisted in product photography setups, including lighting, tripods, and scene decoration, with skills transferable to video production roles.
• Supported filming for music shows and microfilms, managing equipment and contributing to on-set operations.
• Collaborated with peers on video projects, handling content creation, editing, and color grading using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Parttime Shop Assistant at INITIEL (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain daily store operations.
• Responsible for product sales and providing product introductions to customers
• Manage product inventory

Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies – HKU SPACE (2023-01 – 2025-01)