Sam Shan is a photographer, stylist and queer archivist who splits time between New York and Shanghai.

For the past six years, Sam has moved through the fashion world like it’s a second skin—styling, directing, forecasting, and consulting across shoots, brands, and street scenes. But the real work happens under strobes and smoke, where the looks land harder and the moments never repeat. That’s where Sam shoots—at the speed of the rave, in the raw of the real.

With an eye tuned to both precision and provocation, Sam gravitates toward visuals that cut through noise and textures that feel like tomorrow. Their documentation of queer nightlife isn’t just about remembrance—it’s a reframing. Each frame is captured with tenderness, attitude, and unmistakable intention.