Liang Shi was born in Shanghai, studied in the United States and is currently based out of Austin, Texas.

She specializes in editorial and lifestyle photography. From playful to demure, Liang aims to capture the mood and emotions behind a shoot. Her approach emphasizes a lavish mix of natural elements, strategic lighting and a classic style that withstands against time.

Hello, and thanks for clicking to find out more about me! This is always the most intimidating page. Below are a few factoids about me that will hopefully provide some context as to who I am and what I’m all about. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions!

How I got into photography:

It started with shooting cars. Yes, cars.

A majority of my friends in high school were into modifying and showing cars. I loved shooting them and the challenges of getting the perfect light, the perfect angle and avoiding reflections and glares in the paint. This was also how I picked up the fundamentals of photography. At the time, I also worked as a graphic designer after school at a local design boutique. When the owner found out I was interested in photography, he introduced me to a friend of his who owned a wedding photography studio in Houston. I started as an unpaid third shooter on the weekends, moved my way up to second, and soon started shooting on my own.

What I learned from shooting weddings was 1) how to tell stories, and 2) that I loved shooting people. This strengthened my abilities in the other areas that I now focus on: editorial and lifestyle photography.

What you’ll get:

I love telling stories. The goal at every shoot is to capture something that lingers longer than a memory and is just as fond. My goal is to also give you something that doesn’t expire. Don’t expect too many trendy filters from me, I am all about creating timeless, classic and provocative stories in the form of photographs.

Stuff you probably don’t need to know:

Liang fact #1: I am that person who lugs in a giant camera to a restaurant and photographs my $5 meal by the window.

Liang fact #2: I can listen to the same song on repeat for days if I’m digging it. And then once it has run its course, I’ll probably cringe any time I hear it for the next three years.

Liang fact #3: I enjoy playing Magic: The Gathering and would really like to play more of it.

Liang fact #4: I make a pretty badass miso glazed cod fish.