Hi, I'm Emily! I am a visual storyteller living in New York City. As a photographer, I specialize in portraits, products, and events. Whether I’m capturing the energy of a brand activation, the details of a product, or the personality behind a portrait, I create compelling visuals that tell a cohesive story, capturing them in the best light possible—literally. From product launches to curated moments, I deliver bold, story-driven visuals that help brands stand out. As a designer, I love creating beautiful, well-thought-out pieces. I enjoy branding and developing systems, but my favorite things to create are print pieces. I love things that are meant to be held and physically manipulated and am a total paper geek. I graduated with a BA in Sociology, with honors, from NYU, where I wrote my honors thesis on the creation and presentation of identity through food photography on Instagram. I also have a graphic design degree from Parsons. My work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Forbes, Teen Vogue, and more. You can also find more of my personal portrait work at emilychanphotography.com.…

Emily Chan

Hi, I'm Emily! I am a visual storyteller living in New York City. As a photographer, I specialize in portraits, products, and events. Whether I’m capturing the energy of a brand activation, the details of a product, or the personality behind a portrait, I create compelling visuals that tell a cohesive story, capturing them in the best light possible—literally. From product launches to curated moments, I deliver bold, story-driven visuals that help brands stand out. As a designer, I love creating beautiful, well-thought-out pieces. I enjoy branding and developing systems, but my favorite things to create are print pieces. I love things that are meant to be held and physically manipulated and am a total paper geek. I graduated with a BA in Sociology, with honors, from NYU, where I wrote my honors thesis on the creation and presentation of identity through food photography on Instagram. I also have a graphic design degree from Parsons. My work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Forbes, Teen Vogue, and more. You can also find more of my personal portrait work at emilychanphotography.com.…

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Hi, I’m Emily!

I am a visual storyteller living in New York City.

As a photographer, I specialize in portraits, products, and events. Whether I’m capturing the energy of a brand activation, the details of a product, or the personality behind a portrait, I create compelling visuals that tell a cohesive story, capturing them in the best light possible—literally. From product launches to curated moments, I deliver bold, story-driven visuals that help brands stand out.

As a designer, I love creating beautiful, well-thought-out pieces. I enjoy branding and developing systems, but my favorite things to create are print pieces. I love things that are meant to be held and physically manipulated and am a total paper geek.

I graduated with a BA in Sociology, with honors, from NYU, where I wrote my honors thesis on the creation and presentation of identity through food photography on Instagram. I also have a graphic design degree from Parsons.

My work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Forbes, Teen Vogue, and more. You can also find more of my personal portrait work at emilychanphotography.com.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Visual Communications Manager at The Bastion Collection
February 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Production and management of visual communication assets, art direction, and design/production of all marketing, advertising, promotional collateral, and branded materials related to restaurant operations and special event promotion. Photography for all properties. Design and maintain websites.
Studio Intern at AK A NYC Studio
August 1, 2019 - October 17, 2025
Assisted in the creation of key art and social media posts for current and upcoming shows on and off-Broadway, including The Inheritance, Company, The Prom, Be More Chill, and Rock of Ages.
Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager at NoMo SoHo Hotel
October 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Created print and digital materials to aid in the rebranding of the restaurant and hotel. Planned and executed collaborations and events with other brands and influencers. Photographed events and spaces for sales decks, website, and social media. Curated social media posts and stories to generate engagement and growth.
Office Assistant and Project Manager at NYU Steinhardt—Office of Applied Psychology
June 1, 2018 - October 17, 2025
Managed accreditation and licensure processes for the Masters in Mental Health in Wellness and School Counseling programs. Reviewed client files for the Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing. Handled administrative duties such as answering phone calls and emails, copying paperwork for professors and staff. Set up and photographed various departmental events throughout the year. Created graphics and flyers for conferences and other department-related events. Transcribed videos. Edited documents for professors publishing books and articles.
Undergraduate Intern at United States Department of Justice—Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
May 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025
Assisted attorneys on cases at various stages, from pre-indictment to sentencing, including, but not limited to, preparing and filing documents in court, reviewing, summarizing, and transcribing interviews and other forms of evidence. Updated the department website weekly using Adobe Dreamweaver.
Graphic Designer and Photographer at Emily Chan Creative
January 1, 2010 - Present
Create brand identities and marketing collateral for businesses; produce digital and printed photographic and graphic materials for brands including Uber, Campbell Snacks, Clinique, and AWAY Luggage; photograph portraits and events; published in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, Forbes, The New York Post, and more.

Education

A.A.S. in Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
B.A. in Sociology at New York University
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

NYU Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund Recipient
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Laurence Goodstein Memorial Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
NYU CAS International Photo Contest Winner
January 1, 2015 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other