Owner
Graduated in 1990 from South China Normal University with a Master’s degree in Education Technology of Television
1990–2002: Lecturer, Department of Education Technology, Fujian Normal University
2008–2017: Lecturer of Automotive Electronics at polytechnics in New Zealand and at TAFE (Perth, Melbourne, Australia)
2017–2019: Assisted in photography work
2019–present: Senior lecturer at the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology, Manukau Campus, Auckland
Since 2017, co-managing Xinyan Photography Studio in Auckland
Photographer
Started portrait photography in 1991 and still operates a photography studio and team in China.
2004–2005: Attended several international photography conferences and exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea
2006: Participated in the 49th Awards Conference of the Photo Artists Society of Korea (PASK) in Gyeongju
2007: Represented China as the only children’s photographer in the delegation at the PSA Conference in San Antonio, USA
Since 2013: Traveled to over 40 countries as a travel photographer, capturing images of tens of thousands of children
2019: Honored as one of the Top Ten Portrait Photographers in China
August 2019: Founded Xinyan Photography Studio in Auckland, New Zealand
Since 1991:
Engaged in portrait photography and running a photography studio in China, with her own professional team.
Since 8 August 2019:
Founded Xinyan Photography Studio in Auckland, New Zealand.
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📚 Publications by Yanhong Zhang
Portrait Photography Magazine – Selected Articles (2001–2018)
Photography is a Way of My Life
April 2018, pp. 63–75
Travel Photography is a Long and Hard Journey
Jan 2018, pp. 22–28
Summary of Travel Photography
Feb 2017, pp. 90–99
How to Take Photos as a Travel Photographer
Jul 2015, pp. 130–137
Review of Photos Taken in New York
Mar 2014, pp. 126–129
How to Take Photos in Parks
May 2013, pp. 120–125
Interesting Props Make Better Photos
Jul 2012, pp. 138–141
Rabbit Models in Children’s Photography
Feb 2011, pp. 84–85
Chinese Fables and Children’s Photography
Apr 2010, pp. 112–114
A Rural Style of Children’s Photography
Oct 2009, pp. 70–75
Canvas Style: A Way of Children Photo Taking
Jan 2009, pp. 44–45
Three Indoor Photo Taking Examples
Nov 2008, pp. 66–67
Tips for Using Photoshop to Process Photos
Aug 2007, pp. 80–81
How to Take Photos at Children’s Home
Jun 2007, pp. 82
Making the Most of Natural Light
Jun 2006, pp. 75–80
Children Photos in Natural Light
Nov 2004, pp. 34–38
Photos for Family and Children
Jun 2003, pp. 12–13
Strength of the Human Spirit
Jul 2001, pp. 24–28