



Harley Zhong Photography
Photographer & Filmmaker
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I am Harley Zhong
Filmmaker and Photographer
Based in NYC
I have been fascinated by the possibilities of photography since kindergarten. I grew up in Hangzhou, China, mostly known for its beautiful scenery and the West Lake. At the age of 12, I flew across the globe to purse my studies in the U.S. at Eaglebrook School. I continured my photography there and actively took pictures for school and sports events. My passion for photography never stopped as I headed into high school at Phillips Academy Andover, where I slowly furthered my interest as a filmmaker. There, I founded Your PA Memories, a media platform that collects the campus community's memories of everyday life through our photographer's lens. Later, I initiated the project "Making the Invisible Visible," a series of documentary episodes that aim to uncover the stories of those working behind the scenes.
I love photography because it enables me to forget about everything that happens around me every day. I enjoy every moment when I can travel, be outside, and discover the beauty of nature or interesting places. I try to pay special attention at good composition and light, which are the basis of good photography for me. I believe that the compelling visual language of photography and film can bring back those often-overlooked yet important stories to life in a way that words and voices alone cannot achieve.
Awards
2025
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Megalomania
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Semi-finalist in the 2025 Dumbo Film Festival
2025
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Megalomania
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Official Selection of the 2025 All American High School festival
2025
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Megalomania
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Best Cinematography Award in the 2025 Hotchkiss Film Festival
2025
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Vertical Maze
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Scholastic Gold Key Award
2025
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Darumas
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Scholastic Silver Key Award
2025
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My Reflection and Shadow Friends
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Scholastic Silver Key Award
2025
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Sneaky in the Light
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Scholastic Silver key Award
2025
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The Invisible Man
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Scholastic Award Honorable Mention
Featured
2025
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The Invisible Man
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Featured in Issue 62 of "Beyond Words Magazine"
2024
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Photography Work
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Featured Phillips Academy's Literary & Arts Magazine Est. 1873
Publications
2024
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Photo Head
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Pot Pourri, the School Yearbook
2025
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Initiator
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Making the Invisible Visible - Documentary Project Highlighting Hidden Voices
My gear
Cameras
Sony A7RV
Fujifilm X100VI
Lenses
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 70-200 GM II
Sigma 100-400
Others
Lightroom Classic
Photoshop
Davinci Resolve
Peak Design Backpack
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro
Aputure Amaran 150c




Harley Zhong Photography
Photographer & Filmmaker
Follow me on
More about me
I am Harley Zhong
Filmmaker and Photographer
Based in NYC
I have been fascinated by the possibilities of photography since kindergarten. I grew up in Hangzhou, China, mostly known for its beautiful scenery and the West Lake. At the age of 12, I flew across the globe to purse my studies in the U.S. at Eaglebrook School. I continured my photography there and actively took pictures for school and sports events. My passion for photography never stopped as I headed into high school at Phillips Academy Andover, where I slowly furthered my interest as a filmmaker. There, I founded Your PA Memories, a media platform that collects the campus community's memories of everyday life through our photographer's lens. Later, I initiated the project "Making the Invisible Visible," a series of documentary episodes that aim to uncover the stories of those working behind the scenes.
I love photography because it enables me to forget about everything that happens around me every day. I enjoy every moment when I can travel, be outside, and discover the beauty of nature or interesting places. I try to pay special attention at good composition and light, which are the basis of good photography for me. I believe that the compelling visual language of photography and film can bring back those often-overlooked yet important stories to life in a way that words and voices alone cannot achieve.
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Awards
2025
*
Megalomania
Semi-finalist in the 2025 Dumbo Film Festival
2025
*
Megalomania
Official Selection of the 2025 All American High School festival
2025
*
Megalomania
Best Cinematography Award in the 2025 Hotchkiss Film Festival
Show more
Featured
2025
*
The Invisible Man
Featured in Issue 62 of "Beyond Words Magazine"
2024
*
Photography Work
Featured Phillips Academy's Literary & Arts Magazine Est. 1873
Show more
Publications
2024
*
Photo Head
Pot Pourri, the School Yearbook
2025
*
Initiator
Making the Invisible Visible - Documentary Project Highlighting Hidden Voices
Show more
My gear
Cameras
Sony A7RV
Fujifilm X100VI
Lenses
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 70-200 GM II
Sigma 100-400
Show more
Others
Lightroom Classic
Photoshop
Davinci Resolve
Show more




Harley Zhong Photography
Photographer & Filmmaker
Follow me on
More about me
I am Harley Zhong
Filmmaker and Photographer
Based in NYC
I have been fascinated by the possibilities of photography since kindergarten. I grew up in Hangzhou, China, mostly known for its beautiful scenery and the West Lake. At the age of 12, I flew across the globe to purse my studies in the U.S. at Eaglebrook School. I continured my photography there and actively took pictures for school and sports events. My passion for photography never stopped as I headed into high school at Phillips Academy Andover, where I slowly furthered my interest as a filmmaker. There, I founded Your PA Memories, a media platform that collects the campus community's memories of everyday life through our photographer's lens. Later, I initiated the project "Making the Invisible Visible," a series of documentary episodes that aim to uncover the stories of those working behind the scenes.
I love photography because it enables me to forget about everything that happens around me every day. I enjoy every moment when I can travel, be outside, and discover the beauty of nature or interesting places. I try to pay special attention at good composition and light, which are the basis of good photography for me. I believe that the compelling visual language of photography and film can bring back those often-overlooked yet important stories to life in a way that words and voices alone cannot achieve.
Awards
2025
*
Megalomania
Semi-finalist in the 2025 Dumbo Film Festival
2025
*
Megalomania
Official Selection of the 2025 All American High School festival
2025
*
Megalomania
Best Cinematography Award in the 2025 Hotchkiss Film Festival
Show more
Featured
2025
*
The Invisible Man
Featured in Issue 62 of "Beyond Words Magazine"
2024
*
Photography Work
Featured Phillips Academy's Literary & Arts Magazine Est. 1873
Show more
Publications
2024
*
Photo Head
Pot Pourri, the School Yearbook
2025
*
Initiator
Making the Invisible Visible - Documentary Project Highlighting Hidden Voices
Show more
My gear
Cameras
Sony A7RV
Fujifilm X100VI
Lenses
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 70-200 GM II
Sigma 100-400
Others
Lightroom Classic
Photoshop
Davinci Resolve
Peak Design Backpack
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro
Aputure Amaran 150c