About the Artist & Studio

Angela Zhou is a visual artist and photographer whose work draws from Chinese visual culture, cinematic storytelling, portraiture, and makeup artistry. She creates images that feel composed yet personal, using light, styling, and atmosphere to reveal character and emotion.

Angela Zhou 是一位视觉艺术家与摄影师,创作围绕中国传统美学、电影叙事、人像摄影与妆造展开。她以光线、造型和氛围塑造具有个性与情绪的影像,在传统文化与当代表达之间寻找新的视觉语言。

She earned her degree in Filmmaking from the University of California, Riverside in 2021 and completed advanced makeup training at MGP Makeup Academy in 2023. This combined background allows her to approach every project as a complete visual narrative, from concept and styling to the final frame.

她于 2021 年获得加州大学河滨分校电影制作学位,并于 2023 年在 MGP Makeup Academy 完成进阶化妆培训。摄影、电影与妆造的跨领域经验,使她能够从概念、造型到最终画面完整地构建视觉叙事。

SELECTED EXPERIENCE / 代表经历

Asian World Film Festival

Media photographer documenting festival events, guests, and key moments.

Movie Premieres

Photographer covering premieres and behind-the-scenes moments with a cinematic eye.

UCR Extension

Photographer creating introduction and social media content for the program.

Cultural & Media Initiatives

Founder of the Asian Artist Mutual Foundation (AAMF); invited media participant at the Chinese American Film Festival and the Influencer Economy Forum.

代表经历包括亚洲世界电影节媒体摄影、电影首映活动拍摄、UCR Extension 项目影像内容创作,以及创立 Asian Artist Mutual Foundation(AAMF)。她亦曾受邀参与中美电影节媒体活动与网红经济论坛。

Author, Photographer, Angela

Creative Process / 创作现场