About me

Leon Chew is Photographer and filmmaker working in London, his practice explores the boundaries of still-life, from object study to abstract montage. He has exhibited in London and California and collaborates with brands including Vitra and Hermés. https://www.instagram.com/leon.chew/

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Projects

• Singer x Road RatWe created a portfolio of photographs to illustrate a feature on the brand Singer. Working closely with the team at The Road Rat magazine we developed the look and feel for the shoot - late afternoon Californian sunlight was the aim. All shot in-camera at my regular studio just North of London. Client - The Road Rat magazine Subject - Singer DLS Turbo Photographer - Leon Chew Studio - Calvert Studios Retouch - Becky Wenlock
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  Aston Martin - ValourStills Campaign - July 2023 Client - Aston Martin Ad Agency - Anomaly A portfolio of 30 pictures to launch a new car by Aston Martin. Working closely with the Aston Martin design team we created a lighting and CG approach to compliment the look and story behind the Valour.
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  Lotus Eletre for Wallpaper*I had the pleasue of shooting the all new Lotus Eletre EV for Wallpaper* Bespoke. Out in the June 2022 issue of Wallpaper* magazine.
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  Johnnie Walker - Global Advertising CampaignGifting 2021 We shot the full Johnnie Walker range both stills and motion. The bottles are pictured within a printed photographic tromp l'oeil environment. I worked with a great team on this one including the super talented set designer Johanne Mills.
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  Times Luxx - Watches StoryI was asked to shoot an 8 page watches story for Times Luxx. The magazine is art directed by the great team that is B.A.M November 2021
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  Polestar Cars - speculative projectI recently shot the new Polestar 2 EV Photographed over the course of a weekend at East London locations including the QE Olympic Park and Docklands. The project was speculative but has since been published on https://www.wallpaper.com/transport/polestar-2-design-photography

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Projects credited in

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  Wong Ping at the Camden Arts Centre - September 2019Wong Ping - Camden Arts Centre September 2019. the project was shot by photographer Leon Chew. Leon spent an hour with Ping at his show early last month. Chatted about his work and shot a few pics. Ping is being selected for the Camden Arts Emerging Arts Prize at Frieze last year which led to his solo show at CAC.
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  Wallpaper* Handmade 2019Flagship project which brings together the finest creative minds with top manufacturing talents to collaborate on one-off designs. Held during Milan Design Week 2019.

Work history

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DirectorModern Parallax Studio
Oct 2015London, United KingdomFull Time
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Director/OwnerLeon Chew Photographs
Jan 2001London, United KingdomFull Time

Skills

• Photography
• Cinematography
• Commercial Photography
• Directing
• Communication
• Campaign Design

Education

Master of ArtsLondon College of Communication, UAL
Oct 2009 - Jun 2010London, United Kingdom
Photography (Fine Art)