About

Film crew members setting up on a set with a camera and lighting equipment, preparing for a scene with actors seated on a couch and a table.

Visual Approach / Philosophy

I approach cinematography as a way of observing — shaping light, space, and time with restraint. My work often favors natural light, controlled compositions, and a slower rhythm, allowing emotion to emerge rather than be imposed.

currently available for narrative, commercial, and collaborative projects.

Mystory

My name is Haocheng Zhang. I am a cinematographer based in Los Angeles
My work moves between narrative filmmaking and personal image-making, often drawn to moments of stillness, distance, and quiet tension.

Education

Emerson College BA in Cinematography

Sep 2018 – May 2023

Chapman University MFA in Cinematography

Sep 2023-May 2026