About
Visual Approach / Philosophy
Haocheng approaches 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.
My Story
Haocheng Zhang is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles.
Haocheng’s 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