Matthieu Belin

Shanghai, China
Matthieu Belin is a French photographer established in China since 2005.

During more than 10 years he refined his understanding of visuals working as Art Director mainly for EBEL (LVMH), internationally renowned Architect Christian de Portzamparc and the Parisian advertising agency AIR PARIS focusing on luxury brands. In China he opened AIR PARIS Shanghai offices and took care of Yue Sai, the Chinese l’Oréal brand during 3 years.

In 2010, he created Ubiquity Photography to devote himself entirely to photography, so as to encapsulate his experience in the service of a unique photographic idea. Since then his interest has shifted to Fashion photography. His work has been published in Vogue, GQ, VISION, Harper’s Bazaar Art, ELLE, ELLE MEN, LIFE Magazine, Surface, FIgaro Madame, Wallpaper, All sports. He has worked with brands such as Adidas, Erdos, Yue Sai (l’Oréal), Li-Ning, Cartier, Mido, Clarks, Rado, Peuterey.

Work Experience

ABOUT US Studio

Owner

Production company specialised in Fashion, Cosmetic & Luxury, based in Shanghai, china.
January 2017 - China

Cinq Etoiles Productions

Co-Owner

Production Company based in Shanghai, China.
January 2014 - Shanghai, China

Ubiquity Photography Ltd

Owner, Photographer & Art Director

in 2010, with 10 years background of Art Direction, I created Ubiquity to devote myself to photography so as to encapsulate my experience in the service of a unique visual idea.
January 2010 - Shanghai, China

AIR Paris

Creative Director, Shanghai Offices

During 3 years in responsability of the AIR Paris Shanghai's offices and the Chinese L'Oréal brand Yue Sai. Was in charge of all creative aspects, client relation, reporting in Paris, brand development, art direction of advertising campaigns, follow up on shootings in Paris and post production.
January 2006 - December 2009 Shanghai, China

H+ Shanghai

Co-Creative Director

Brand development on different projects.
Lotus, Vogue China, Super Brand Mall, True Communication
September 2005 - June 2006 Shanghai, China

AIR Paris

Art Director & Photographer

Photo documentary in Brasil for the Cosmetic Brand NATURA.
Art direction on the Brand afterward.
September 2004 - March 2005 Paris, France

LVMH Ebel

Co-Creative Director

Establishment of the new visual identity and campaigns.
August 2002 - December 2003 Paris, France

Christian De Portzamparc, Architecte

Art Director, Graphic Designer

Retouching on final 3D rendering, Presentation of Projects, graphic studies on book.
March 2001 - June 2002 Paris, France

Repérages Magazine

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Art Director and Graphic Designer of the Magazine Repérages focused on Cinema and visual in motions.
October 1999 - February 2001 Paris, France

Awards

ISLAND 6 Gallery

Exhibition "You are here"

200609

Les Rencontres D'Arles

Projection Arles Off "You are here"

2002

Visa Pour L'image / Perpignan

Projection du reportage "Wheels of time", India

1999

FNAC Forum Galleries

Exhibition around France

1998