Jimmy Ming Shum

Jimmy Ming Shum is a Hong Kong-born photographer and visual artist. He is best known for his work in documentary photography, which often focuses on the lives of people living in urban areas.

Shum was born in Hong Kong in 1975 and grew up in the city's vibrant and diverse culture. He developed an interest in photography at an early age, and began taking pictures of his friends and family. After graduating from high school, he moved to the United States to pursue a degree in photography at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

After graduating, Shum returned to Hong Kong where he began working as a freelance photographer for various publications. His work has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers around the world, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and National Geographic. He has also exhibited his work at galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Shum's work often focuses on social issues such as poverty, inequality, and displacement. He has traveled extensively throughout Asia to document these issues firsthand. His photographs have been used to raise awareness about these issues and to inspire change.

In addition to his documentary photography work, Shum is also an accomplished fine art photographer. His fine art photographs explore themes such as identity, memory, and nostalgia through abstract compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally evocative.

Shum currently lives and works in Hong Kong where he continues to create powerful images that capture the beauty of everyday life while exploring complex social issues.