Hi, I'm Shan. I'm a beauty and lifestyle photographer and director based in Los Angeles, and I make real skin look like the best ad for the product.

I work with skin-first beauty brands to create campaign, PDP, and social content that shows true texture on every shade and age. As an AAPI creative, I've always put representation at the heart of my work. Beauty isn't one thing, and the images we put into the world shape how people see themselves. So I cast and light for every culture, age, and skin texture, and I keep the retouching honest.

Over 9+ years, I've learned that great images start long before the camera comes out. I take projects from brief to delivery: treatments, mood boards, casting, crew, locations, budgets, and post. My clients come back because I understand the true essence of their brand and carry it through every step.

On set, I keep things calm, clear, and collaborative, so talent, crew, and clients can all bring their best. A stress-free set isn't just good vibes. It's how we get the best performances and the best images.

Sustainability in beauty matters to me too, and I especially love partnering with environmentally conscious brands.

If you're working on something new, I'd love to hear about it. Let's create something beautiful together.

SHAN IS AN ASIAN-AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER / DIRECTOR

contact:
hello@shanbensonstudio.com

instagram:
@shanbensonstudio

Shan is an Asian-American Photographer / Director.

selected clients:

wella colorcharm

sebastian hair

opi nail polish

lemme

alle

diamond glow

moroccan oil

shea moisture

rizos curls

eufora

josie maran

naturelab tokyo

curology

honest beauty

milani cosmetics

skin medica

botox

hydrafacial

huda beauty

arrae

coola

westman atelier

future society

about face

true botanical

iris & romeo

nike

asics

stitch fix

gap inc

g/fore

lime crime

rye beauty

em cosmetics

dibs beauty

orce cosmetics

nyx cosmetics

athleta

elf cosmetics

skinvive

lavanae

athleta