The School of Photography has always felt like a calling. I’ve been incredibly blessed to have mentors and a strong support system throughout my journey. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today as an artist. That gratitude inspired me to find a way to give back, while also creating space for fellow creatives from my community to share their unique processes with the students.

With the support of Julia Huang from Intertrend, I reached out to my good friends Amy and Jasper Wong of Worldwide Walls to explore the idea of launching this art program alongside their beautiful festival. Thanks to their generosity, SOP has had the opportunity to plant seeds within this vibrant creative community—and we continue to watch those seeds grow.