KANVID is a premium photography studio in Shanghai, purpose-built for commercial content production. With four fully equipped studio spaces in a convenient central Shanghai location, KANVID offers flexible studio rental for brands, agencies, and production teams seeking a professional environment to shoot photography and video.

As the leading product photography studio in China, KANVID's spaces are optimised for high-volume ecommerce and campaign production. Each studio is fitted with professional Profoto lighting and China's only automated Profoto StyleShoots machines, enabling precise, consistent results at scale.

From model photography in Shanghai to complex multi-set campaign shoots, KANVID's studios accommodate a wide range of production requirements. The in-house bilingual team provides full equipment hire and on-site support, ensuring every production runs smoothly from setup to final delivery.

Brands and agencies that have relied on KANVID's Shanghai photography studios include Abercrombie & Fitch, Ted Baker, Sweaty Betty, Wolford, Zegna, and many more, spanning fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and FMCG categories.

Hire one studio or all three. Whether you are an international brand establishing a content hub in Asia or a local team in need of a world-class production facility, KANVID is Shanghai's most capable and versatile photography studio for hire.

Work Unit is a China-based artist representation agency with a roster of internationally acclaimed photographers, directors and stylists.

"We strive to develop deep and long lasting relationships between our artists and brands in China and internationally. We are committed to pushing creative boundaries and striving to produce excellent work. Our agents are a team of Chinese and Westerners who not only excel in bridging the gap between both artist and brand but also across culture and language.

Our talent is supported by a multilingual production team experienced in producing shoots throughout China, Asia and the rest of the world."

Yuyang Liu (b. 1991, Sichuan, China) is a Chengdu-based photographer who uses a documentary approach—sincerity, patience and flexibility—to tell human-centered stories. Nominated for the Prix Pictet (2025) and the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (2021), he served on the Photography Jury of the 98th ADC Annual Awards.

His work has been published internationally and exhibited in Shanghai, Paris, New York, London, and Beijing. He documents subtle social differences and everyday lives, using visual metaphors to reveal the relationships between people and their environments.

He believes authentic, meaningful moments communicate a brand’s spirit. Commercial clients include adidas, Allianz, Airbnb, Apple, HSBC, Lafite, Jordan, JD.com, Nike, and Universal Beijing Resort.

He is now represented by Work Unit Agency.

Kindred Collective is a visual solutions company dedicated to the dynamic Asian advertising market, based in Singapore with an extensive network of reliable partners in other Asian countries. 

"From recommending suitable photographer/directors for your Asian projects, to full production support for international teams looking for reliable partners to shoot with in Asia, our producers are best placed to share the latest local information with you.

We offer multi-disciplinary visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, tactile installations, and the latest technology in CG and digital art. Our team brings a wealth of experience from working with multinational clients and advertising agencies over the years and we’ve been sparking ideas with the media and clients including Apple, Adidas, Bose, Bytedance, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, Disney, McDonald's, Nike, P&G, Samsung, The North Face, Uniqlo for more than a decade."

KANVID, with four purpose-built photography studios for hire in a convenient Shanghai location, is optimised for efficient commercial production.

Its diverse spaces are equipped for both photography and video production. The team at KANVID provides equipment hire which includes professional Profoto lighting and automated Profoto StyleShoots machines.

Leverage KANVID's multiple, technology enhanced studios to streamline your workflow and create compelling visuals in Shanghai.

Kindred Collective is a visual solutions company dedicated to the dynamic Asian advertising market. Based in Singapore, they have an extensive network of reliable partners across Asia. Whether you need recommendations for suitable photographer-directors for your Asian projects or full production support for international teams seeking trusted partners in the region, Kindred Collective’s producers are best placed to provide the latest local insights.

"We offer multi-disciplinary visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, tactile installations, and cutting-edge technology in CG and digital art. Our team brings a wealth of experience from working with multinational clients and advertising agencies over the years. We’ve been igniting ideas with the media and brands such as Apple, Adidas, Bose, Bytedance, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, Disney, McDonald's, Nike, P&G, Samsung, The North Face, Uniqlo for more than a decade."

Central Studios continues to redefine excellence in creative production services, catering to global fashion and luxury brands. With a 20-year track record based in Shanghai, China, Central Studios is a trusted brand for production services in Asia.

"Either working directly with brands or servicing many leading international production partners and agencies, our bilingual producers are experts at getting things done the way you’re used to and navigating cultural differences focusing on delivering premium creative services tailored to your needs.

Going beyond traditional motion and stills shoots, we have recently delivered projects across live streaming, event broadcast and immersive VR experiences with the Apple Vision Pro, including the Zara | AOYES Year of the Snake collaboration campaign featuring photo, film and live event broadcast to multiple platforms."

From concept to execution, Central Studios ensures seamless production, bolstered by its extensive network covering Greater China, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Clients include Zara, Louis Vuitton, Apple, La Mer, Aesop, Jordan, Loro Piana, Golden Goose, Piaget, Urban Revivo, and Dyson.

KANVID is your one-stop shop for all your visual content needs, from campaigns to ecommerce content and everything in between.

KANVID's experienced team of art directors, videographers, photographers, editors, and stylists bring your vision to life, leveraging the latest technology and in-house resources to deliver scalable solutions that perfectly match your brand.

Its full suite of production services can support you through each stage of your project including: casting, equipment hire, location scouting, post production and so much more.

"Our global reach reflects our diverse clientele. We've partnered with leading brands across industries to produce content for both the global and local markets, from retail giants like Kmart and Abercrombie & Fitch to luxury fashion brands like La Perla, Dunhill, Wolford and Zegna, to electronics powerhouses like HP and Klipsch. We can have the right resources at hand for any creative brief.

KANVID: Your trusted partner in visual storytelling.

Let's discuss your next project. Contact us today!"

Kindred Collective is a visual solutions company dedicated to the dynamic Asian advertising market. Based in Singapore, they have an extensive network of reliable partners across Asia. Whether you need recommendations for suitable photographer-directors for your Asian projects or full production support for international teams seeking trusted partners in the region, Kindred Collective’s producers are best placed to provide the latest local insights.

"We offer multi-disciplinary visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, tactile installations, and cutting-edge technology in CG and digital art. Our team brings a wealth of experience from working with multinational clients and advertising agencies over the years. We’ve been igniting ideas with the media and brands such as Apple, Adidas, Bose, Bytedance, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, Disney, McDonald's, Nike, P&G, Samsung, The North Face, Uniqlo for more than a decade."

Amanacliq is a 'visual solutions' company dedicated to the dynamic Asian advertising market, with offices in Shanghai and Singapore, and an extensive network of reliable partners in other Asian countries. From recommending suitable photographers and directors for your Asian projects, to providing full production support for international teams seeking reliable partners to collaborate with in Asia, the producers at Amanacliq are best placed to share the latest local information with you.

Together with their creative partners, amana inc from Tokyo and Bernstein Andriulli from New York/London, they offer multi-disciplinary visual solutions across photography, film, illustration, tactile installation, and the latest technology in CG and digital art.

The team has a wealth of experience working with multinational clients and advertising agencies over the years, sparking ideas with media and clients including Apple, Adidas, Bose, ByteDance, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, Disney, McDonald's, Nike, P&G, Samsung, The North Face, and Uniqlo for more than a decade.