I'm Mia Zhao, a Berlin-based photographer and visual storyteller specializing in advertising and marketing communication. I blend commercial shoots with art practice, creating images that connect brands with people. In addition to shooting, I run a Mothership Art Studio tutoring program and a social media blog about contemporary art and photography. I mentor BA/MA applicants, guide students toward sustainable artistic practice, and collaborate with galleries and independent designers.…

Mia Zhao

I'm Mia Zhao, a Berlin-based photographer and visual storyteller specializing in advertising and marketing communication. I blend commercial shoots with art practice, creating images that connect brands with people. In addition to shooting, I run a Mothership Art Studio tutoring program and a social media blog about contemporary art and photography. I mentor BA/MA applicants, guide students toward sustainable artistic practice, and collaborate with galleries and independent designers.…

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I’m Mia Zhao, a Berlin-based photographer and visual storyteller specializing in advertising and marketing communication. I blend commercial shoots with art practice, creating images that connect brands with people.

In addition to shooting, I run a Mothership Art Studio tutoring program and a social media blog about contemporary art and photography. I mentor BA/MA applicants, guide students toward sustainable artistic practice, and collaborate with galleries and independent designers.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Promoter (mini job) at Dekoora
August 1, 2024 - Present
Selling and promoting photography and art posters in Berlin markets; coordinating Thursday market activations for the design company Dekoora.
Freelance artist tutor & Social media Blogger at Mothership Art Studio
October 1, 2021 - Present
Established a social media blog focusing on contemporary art and photography tutorials. Marketed an art tutorial service for undergraduates and graduates in Fine Art, Fine-Art Photography, Visual Communication, Fashion Photography, Fashion Media, Contemporary Philosophy, and Photography Practices. Provided individualized online tutorial programs guiding BA/MA applications and fostering academic and conceptual growth in art education.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employment
October 1, 2020 - Present
Executed freelance photography across art, editorial, fashion, branding, commercial, events, portraits, families, and weddings. Led shoots for activities and collaborations including 'attaqueer le visible', 'Machtvoll', 'Jianze', 'Corr', 'Keping', and 'Together'. Sustained a long-term collaboration with Twenty Four Portrait Gallery; documented events during London Fashion Week.
Artist at Self-employment
February 1, 2020 - Present
Publication: Silence Ball: Digital Mother (Berlin, 2025).
Photo Assistant at Vijat Mohindra Studio
November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Assisted pre-production and production for the Paris Hilton editorial shoot; helped manage daily studio tasks.
Production Coordinator
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Location scouting, catering, and maintaining the production calendar.
Online Publicity Intern at Hollywood Planetary
September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Researched extensive musicians, artists, blogs, and tour markets; compiled press clippings and pitched artists.
Copywriting Intern at Ogilvy & Mother - Beijing
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Drafted slogans, introductory booklets, and broadcasting dialogues for products; contributed creative ideas for TV and print advertisements.
Public Relations Intern at Ogilvy & Mother - Beijing
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Wrote weekly and monthly PR reports for Prada & Miu Miu; drafted writings for public relations.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
October 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance photography across art, editorial, fashion, branding, commercial, events, portraits, families, and weddings. Collaborated on brief-driven shoots for partners and brands, including fashion and furniture projects, and contributed to shoots during notable events such as London Fashion Week.
Artist / Self-employed at Self-employed
February 1, 2020 - Present
Publication: Silence Ball: Digital Mother (Berlin, 2025); Solo performances and long-running self-directed art practice with group exhibitions and international showings.
Production Coordinator at Los Angeles (Freelance)
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Location scouting, catering, maintaining production calendars, and related coordination tasks.
Copywriting Intern at Ogilvy & Mather
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Drafted slogans, introductory booklets, and broadcasting dialogues for products; contributed creative ideas for TV and print advertising.
Public Relations Intern at Ogilvy & Mather
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Wrote weekly and monthly reports for Prada & MiuMiu; drafted PR materials and communications.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026
Master of Arts in Photography at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026
B.S. at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
M.A. at London College of Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

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

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