Biography

Shannon Tao is a Chinese Canadian photographer  who explores themes of transience and belonging in her personal work, drawing from her upbringing across North America, Asia and the United Kingdom. Her experiences have shaped a unique perspective on identity and place, which she translates into visual narratives. Through the lens of a fashion image maker, Shannon crafts stories of blended cultures, self-discovery, and the quiet beauty found in not belonging — and in the process of making a foreign city feel like home.

Education

CCW Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (University of the Arts London)

BA (HONS) Fashion Photography (University of the Arts London)

MA Commercial Photography (University of the Arts London)

Exhibitions

CCW Foundation Graduate Showcase, Camberwell College of Arts, 2012 

LCF Fashion Photography Showcase, London College of Fashion, 2014 

LCF Hair & Makeup Graduate Showcase,The Yard, Shoreditch, London, 2014

Agora, Copeland Gallery, Peckham, London, 2025