About Us

Thierry Bornier

Founder of China Photo Workshops

Thierry is China’s premier landscape photographer. He was born and raised in France. His career and reputation have surged in the last 5 years, with his work featured in National Geographic, The Telegraph, Wired, and other high-profile publications. In 2015 and 2016, Thierry earned a nomination for China’s Landscape Photographer of the Year.

National Geographic’s ‘Photo of the Day’ Column often places him among the highest rated photographers, and he has won many international awards from the EPSON International Pano Awards, One Eyeland, International Landscape Photographer of the Year, etc … His best photos sell for upwards of 15,000 to 22,000 USD in limited edition of 8 photographs and enquiries are constant.

Thierry has not always been a photographer though. In 2001, he began his professional life with an MBA in finance and became a CFO at an international fashion company in New York. In 2007, he realized that number crunching did not satisfy his passion for natural beauty. With a devotion and passion for nature and people, he decided to change his career to something more artistic that could (and did) set him free.

Without any formal training, Thierry dedicated his days to teaching himself photography. His first focus was high fashion photography, which drew the attention of high-profile models and celebrities. In 2011, he began exploring more of China (which had been his home since 2006) and photographing its stunning landscapes.

The key to Thierry’s success doesn’t come from just technical know-how, however. Every time he travels, Thierry does much more than just photography. He connects with people, cultures, and the landscapes themselves. Travel with him, and your photos will come alive through these same connections.

Tintin Wong

Manager of China Photo Workshops

Born and raised in China, Tintin is an experienced journalist who works for Lonely Planet and other magazines as a writer, translator and editor.

She is a frequent traveler who has spent years exploring the world in pursuit of her enthusiasm for art, creativity and different cultures. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

As a team member and travel consultant, she is in charge of the planning and organization of the workshops. She will assist you before and during the workshops as your main contact. You won’t have to worry about language barriers or any communication problems when travelling with us, as she will always be happy to help.

Zheng Dexiong

Artist Photographer

Zheng Dexiong is an award-winning photographer with a worldwide reputation. Known for his magnificent landscape photos in Xiapu, his career took off in 2002 and his work has been featured in various publications, from books to newspapers and magazines.

Frequently winning awards in international photography competitions, Zheng has become the ‘image ambassador’ of Xiapu and it was he who made this photographic destination well known to photographers all over the world.

Peter Sung

Expert Photographer

Peter is a professional Landscape Photographer based in Hong Kong.  

He has dedicated his entire life to photography, first as a hobby and then as a full-time professional photographer since 2008.

A winner of many awards, he is also a contract photographer for China Travel Magazine.

Diana Hong - Yu Dai

Expert Photographer

Diana is a professional lifestyle photographer based in China.  She is a member of the Chinese Women Photographers Association, Huawei special photographer and Hong Kong China Tourism Press contract photographer.  

As a winner of many awards such as the Huawei Global Network competition and many others, 6 of her images were featured in a Paris exhibition at the Grand Palais in 2019.