Hi, I’m Michelle Lau. I’m a senior photographer, videographer, and art director with 14 years in media and creative services. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, adept at advanced techniques, and comfortable leading high-pressure projects to deliver polished visuals on tight deadlines. My background spans fashion magazines and international brand campaigns, and I excel at stakeholder engagement and delivering tailored client solutions that exceed expectations. I’ve collaborated with diverse teams across New York, London, Sydney, Berlin, Tokyo, and Seoul, always focusing on branding voice and audience engagement. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into compelling visuals and driving results through creative leadership and hands-on production expertise.

Michelle Lau

Hi, I’m Michelle Lau. I’m a senior photographer, videographer, and art director with 14 years in media and creative services. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, adept at advanced techniques, and comfortable leading high-pressure projects to deliver polished visuals on tight deadlines. My background spans fashion magazines and international brand campaigns, and I excel at stakeholder engagement and delivering tailored client solutions that exceed expectations. I’ve collaborated with diverse teams across New York, London, Sydney, Berlin, Tokyo, and Seoul, always focusing on branding voice and audience engagement. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into compelling visuals and driving results through creative leadership and hands-on production expertise.

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Hi, I’m Michelle Lau. I’m a senior photographer, videographer, and art director with 14 years in media and creative services. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, adept at advanced techniques, and comfortable leading high-pressure projects to deliver polished visuals on tight deadlines. My background spans fashion magazines and international brand campaigns, and I excel at stakeholder engagement and delivering tailored client solutions that exceed expectations.

I’ve collaborated with diverse teams across New York, London, Sydney, Berlin, Tokyo, and Seoul, always focusing on branding voice and audience engagement. I’m passionate about transforming concepts into compelling visuals and driving results through creative leadership and hands-on production expertise.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Retoucher at Street Fighter Movie – Legendary Entertainment , Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led retouching for Street Fighter movie visuals, ensuring high-quality image enhancements and color corrections. Collaborated with post-production team, managed workflows and delivered polished assets within deadlines.
Senior Photographer, Videographer and Art Director at Closer Production
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025
Managed photography and videography, including shooting, editing, art direction, organization, team management, and project delivery within budget and timelines. Delivered expertise in fashion, commercial, film stills, and portrait photography, producing high-quality content for over 50 magazines and clients to enhance engagement and sales.
Graphic And Multimedia Designer at JYC Creative Factory
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Oversaw graphic, multimedia and website design projects, including team administrative, and created graphics for over 40 major clients like Bank of China. Collaborated with the marketing team on promotional materials.
Senior Retoucher at Street Fighter Movie – Legendary Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led retouching for Street Fighter movie visuals, ensuring high-quality image enhancements and color corrections. Collaborated with post-production teams to manage workflows and delivered polished assets within deadlines.

Education

Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
May 14, 2009 - May 12, 2011
Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Certificate In General English (Foundation) (CEF) at HKU Space
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Certificate in General English (Foundation) (CEF) at HKU Space
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026

Qualifications

Member Of Hong Kong Professional Photographers Network
April 6, 2023 - May 11, 2025
International Driving License
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2033
First Prize – Professional Jury, Fifth International Feminist Photography Contest
January 1, 2025 - March 11, 2026
Young Design Talent Award (Special Mention), DFA Hong Kong
January 1, 2024 - March 11, 2026
Honorable Mention, Tokyo International Short Film Festival
January 1, 2022 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other