Song Chao

Courtesy Galerie Paris-Beijing / © Song Chao

Chinese Photographer | Born: 1979

Born in Shandong Province in 1979. Began his photography career in 2001. Currently lives and works in Beijing.

Agency:

Galerie Paris-Beijing

Gallery:

Galerie Paris-Beijing

Website:

www.songchao.cn

Selected Work:

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