Zhong Liu photograph at Lake Tahoe in the United States, 2017.
Zhong Liu is a photographic artist based in Richmond, BC, Canada. His work explores silence, light, and the shifting boundary between presence and absence through photography.
Influenced by the visual philosophy of Ansel Adams, Liu combines the Zone System with contemporary digital techniques to create quiet, contemplative images shaped by atmosphere, duration, and subtle tonal depth. His work is less concerned with documenting place than with evoking emotional and perceptual space.
Liu graduated from a prestigious art university in China and is a member of both the China Photographers Association and the Canadian Association for Photographic Art. His work has been exhibited internationally at venues including the National Art Museum of China, Liangjiang Art Museum, YinTian International Art Gallery, Mokpo Culture & Arts Center, MGM MACAU, KF Aerospace Space, the 2019 International Horticultural Exposition, the 2026 Lausanne Art Fair in Switzerland, and ART SHOPPING PARIS 2026 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
His photographs have received recognition from several international awards, including the MonoVisions Photography Awards, Minimalist Photography Awards, Monochrome Photography Awards, and the International Photography Awards.
In addition to his artistic practice, Liu has published seven photography books and was the author of China’s first book on Lightroom and Aperture. He previously served as a mentor for the China Photographers Association website and as a contracted expert for Fotomen magazine.
Zhong Liu’s studio is located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.