12+ years of commercial photography experience, specializing in product, food, lifestyle, and documentary narrative work.

Clair Fang

12+ years of commercial photography experience, specializing in product, food, lifestyle, and documentary narrative work.

Available to hire

12+ years of commercial photography experience, specializing in product, food, lifestyle, and documentary narrative work.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Photographer/Studio Founder at West Air Studio
January 1, 2013 - Present
Led commercial photography production for food, product, and lifestyle clients, delivering imagery for ecommerce, advertising, menus, in-store display, and digital marketing. Photographed food and product campaigns for clients including Food Basics supermarkets, sushi restaurants, bars, and independent restaurants, producing consistent, brand-aligned visuals under tight timelines. Specialized in lighting textured and reflective products, color-accurate capture, and clean, repeatable setups. Managed high-volume studio and location shoots, overseeing pre-production planning, lighting design, capture, retouching, and final delivery. Designed and produced restaurant menu photography and layouts, aligning visual presentation with brand identity and customer experience. Collaborated directly with business owners and marketing teams to translate brand needs into clear, effective visual assets, supporting long-term client relationships.
Documentary Photographer at Sheridan College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Created documentary photography and video using narrative-driven approaches to showcase student life, aligning visual storytelling with Sheridan College’s brand identity and student lifestyle. Managed Sheridan College’s official social media account, planning, publishing, and curating visual content to increase visibility and engagement. Produced a documentary photobook and curated a public exhibition at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, presenting collaborative student work in cohesive, audience-facing formats.
Photographer at Double Duce
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Provided professional photography services including business portraits, family and wedding photography, sports, and event coverage for a diverse client base. Handled photography production, from shooting and retouching to printing and mounting images for advertising and promotional use. Worked closely with clients to develop visual concepts and creative recommendations, offering multiple options to meet their goals.
Resident Artist at City of Mississauga
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced visual photography, short videos, and films for public-facing use, creating lifestyle-driven content that supports city advertising, cultural programming, and community engagement. Collaborated across the city with artists, galleries, curators, and municipal staff, contributing as a strong team player within large, cross-functional production environments.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Photography at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Electronics Engineering Technology (Coop) at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025

Industry Experience

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