Wanjie Li is a Chinese-born photographer based in New York City. She has been capturing the beauty of the world through her lens since she was a child. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Guardian.
Born in Beijing, China, Wanjie Li developed an early interest in photography and began taking pictures at the age of eight. She studied photography at the Beijing Film Academy and graduated with honors in 2006. After graduation, she moved to New York City to pursue her passion for photography full-time.
Since then, Wanjie Li has become one of the most sought-after photographers in the city. Her work focuses on capturing everyday moments and emotions that often go unnoticed by most people. She is known for her ability to capture subtle details that bring out the beauty of her subjects. Her photographs have been exhibited around the world and have won numerous awards including a Lucie Award for Fine Art Photography in 2018.
In addition to her photography career, Wanjie Li is also an active member of several organizations dedicated to promoting art and culture around the world. She is a board member of the International Center for Photography and a mentor at Photoville NYC, an annual outdoor photography festival held in Brooklyn Bridge Park each summer.
Wanjie Li’s work continues to inspire photographers around the world with its unique perspective on life and its ability to capture moments that are often overlooked by others.