Hank Lyu is a renowned visual artist specializing in portrait photography that captures the essence of modern Chinese culture. His work bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics, spanning fine art, commercial campaigns, and cultural documentation with a humanistic approach. 

Starting his career in Beijing in 2008, Hank quickly became one of China's most influential photographers. He has photographed over 300 notable figures, including Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Ai Weiwei, Lang Lang, Yuan Longping, Yao Ming, Michael Phelps, Tony Blair, and Dominique de Villepin. His commercial clients include Intel, H&M, Adidas, BMW, Breitling, and Under Armour. In 2024, he moved to New York, expanding his creative reach. 

His work has appeared in GQ, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and Better Homes & Gardens (Chinese edition). In 2011, he published 肖像 (Portraits), a photography book documenting contemporary Chinese society. 

Hank has received numerous accolades, including the 2022 Top Ten Portrait Photographers Award (China) and a Bronze Pencil Award at ONESHOW in 2019 for his AI-assisted Siberian Tiger project with Intel & WWF. His exhibitions have been featured at Beijing Minsheng Art Museum, Yuan Museum, and Poly Auction Art & Design Special. 

Beyond photography, Hank has contributed to academia as a visiting professor at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera and Xiamen University. He is also the founder of One Person, One Photo, an independent art project documenting contemporary China through portraiture. This project is not only dedicated to showcasing the unique essence of China but also aims to share these stories with the world through an international platform.