Gwen Lu

Gwen Lu Gwen Lu is a Chinese model from Malaysia with high cheekbones and boyish cropped hair that sometimes turns blond. Gwen has worked in New York, Paris, Milan, Spain, Greece, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Her interest in photography was spurred by her extensive travels, which taught her about diverse cultures, people, and places. Using various plastic cameras and a 35mm SLR, Gwen takes pictures of everything from everyday scenes to extraordinary sights she comes across. Her work is inspired by photographers like Miroslav Tichý and Lisette Model. She also likes the music of CocoRosie and Antony and the Johnsons, the movies of David Lynch and Ingmar Bergman, and the writings of Haruki Murakami.

Every week, Gwen Lu meets with her audience on her Web TV to talk about her adventures in different cities, her experiences as a model, and her interest in photography amongst other things. By watching her videos, you will get to see Gwen's pictures taken in different parts of the world. So tune into http://www.GwenLu.com find more about Gwen and feel free to ask her questions by leaving comments on her videos.

Blog Posts

Photo Blog: The Cut of Yohji Yamamoto

A dress displayed in the exhibition of Yohji Yamamoto @ the V&A, London Shot by Contax G2, loaded with Kodak Portra NC 160 http://gwenlu.tumblr.com/post/4495073340…

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Photo Blog: Good Morning Siem Reap

Leaving Siem Reap via boat on the Tonlé Sap towards Phnom Penh at sunrise. The children of the village were gathering at the harbor. Shot with Slim White Angel,…

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The 'Gwendolyn' Vest

http://tayloredwardfreeman.blogspot.com/2011/07/gwendolyn-vest.html Vest originally by Levis Additional design by Taylor Edward Freeman

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Photo Blog: Two Sisters

Two sisters at the beach of Elafonisos, Greece Shot with Blackbird Fly, loaded with Ilford HP5 http://gwenlu.tumblr.com/post/4440511307

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Bad Hair Day for Cake Mag

Bad Hair Day for cake mag from Yiorgos Mavropoulos on Vimeo. Art Direction & Photography by Yiorgos Mavropoulos Starring Gwen Lu @ D Models Grooming by Stella Mavrodi…

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Photo Blog: Summer Day = Sleepy Day

An old man dozing off in front of James A. Farley Post Office Building, New York Shot with Holga, loaded with Fuji Reala http://gwenlu.tumblr.com/post/4425385216…

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Jones Best In Beauty Shoot

Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage of the Jones Beauty shoot. We'll show you how to get a look ready for the runway or every day.

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Douglas Hannant Resort 2012 Full Show

It was a beautiful dichotomy: exquisitely crafted clothing floating down the flight deck of the USS Intrepid. As the sun’s heat was slowly melting away, Douglas…

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