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CM LEUNG is the creative director and principal photographer of CM Leung Gallery based in HK with presence in Greater China, Malaysia and U.S.  He is also the founder of WPHK (Wedding Photographers of Hong Kong) and WPPA (Wedding and Portrait Photographer of Asia) with the ambition to inspire wedding photographers within Asia.

CM enjoys a successful career in wedding photography since he turned pro in 2005 and has won multiple awards in major international competitions.  In 2010 he has won the prestigious “WPPI International Wedding Print of the Year” and “WPPI International Photo-Journalism Print of the Year” awards.  These grand awards recognize the highest standard of photography and CM is the first Asian photographer to have accomplished such honors.  He has also won the most photography awards internationally in year 2009.  These achievements led him to be one of the most reputable photographers in the world.

Since 2009 CM has dedicated time to conduct workshops and seminars in different cities including Melbourne, Sydney, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vegas, Madrid, Athens, Beijing, Shanghai, etc.  It is his aspiration to share his passion and vision to photography enthusiasts all over the world.  His presentations are well received and he is regarded as one of the most respected speakers in the industry.

CM is well-known for his unique style of shooting with the combination of natural light and his amazing vision.  His images are elegant, intimate and artistic.  He is a photographer who is able to translate feelings into images that touches one’s emotion, mind and heart.

Major Achievements

2012 TOP 50 LEADERS IN WEDDING BUSINESS (50个华人最有影响力的婚礼人) – COSMOBRIDE MAGAZINE

2012 TOP 10 PHOTOGRAPHERS IN CHINA (2012 中國十傑) - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE

2012 TOP 10 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN HONG KONG 2011 - SHE.COM

2012 TOP 30 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN ASIA 2012 - SIGNATURE BRIDE MAGAZINE

2012 AIPP (Australia Professional Photography Awards) Gold Award With Distinction - The first ever Asian Photographer to receive AIPP Gold Award with Distinction

2010 WPPI International Wedding Print of the Year

2010 WPPI International Photo-Journalism Print of the Year - The first ever Asian Photographer to receive 2 WPPI Grand Awards

2009 – 2011 - The photographer who has won the most WPPI awards: 2 Grand Awards and 150+ Distinctions

Other Awards

2012 AIPP (Australia Professional Photography Awards ) 3 x Silver With Distinction

2012 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Portrait category

2012 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Engagement category

2012 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Bride & Groom Alone category

2012 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 3rd place - Engagement category

2011 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Bride & Groom Alone category

2010 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) GRAND AWARD - INTERNATIONAL WEDDING PRINT OF THE YEAR

2010 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) GRAND AWARD - INTERNATIONAL PHOTOJOURNALISM PRINT OF THE YEAR

2010 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Album Award, 3rd place - Non wedding category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 1st place - Bride & Groom Alone category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Bride & Groom Alone category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 3rd place - Bride & Groom Alone category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 1st place - Non Wedding Photojournalism category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 2nd place - Non Wedding Photojournalism category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 3rd place - Non Wedding Photojournalism category

2009 WPPI ( Las Vegas, USA ) Print Award, 3rd place - Non Wedding Photojournalism category

Brands

www.cmleung.com