Leo Wei
Peterborough,,Ontario
Summary
A visual storyteller specializing in documentary and observational photography, capturing moments where identity, environment, and emotion intersect. My work focuses on authentic human experiences, using light, composition, and timing to reveal narratives often overlooked in everyday life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Photographer
Thinkingbox
Toronto, Ontario
2025.08 - 2025.08
Cover The Opening Door: Human-Centred AI × The Future event during Toronto Tech Week, recording speakers, audience engagement, and key moments for documentation and promotion
Photographer
Toronto International BuskerFest For Epilepsy
Toronto, Ontario
2023.08 - 2023.08
Produce visual coverage of street performances, audience interaction, and festival atmosphere, delivering imagery for promotional and archival use
Event photographer
Pride Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
2023.06 - 2023.06
Capture diverse parade marching team and attendees, creating inclusive imagery that reflects community, visibility, and celebration
Event photographer
CN Tower - WWF Climb for Nature
Toronto, Canada
2019.04 - 2019.04
Record participants, volunteers, and event highlights, supporting environmental awareness and fundraising efforts
Photogrpher
Power Up Youth Organization
Markham, Ontario
2018.07 - 2018.08
Document food vendors, live performances, and attendee experiences at Night It Up! Markham Night Market, highlighting cultural vibrancy
Event photographer
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga, Ontario
2018.06 - 2018.06
Cover participants and event highlights at the CIBC Run for the Cure, delivering high-quality imagery in a large-scale charity setting
Photographer
Private Event (Arri’s 1st Birthday Celebration)
Toronto, Ontario
2018.06 - 2018.06
Produce candid and portrait photography, capturing key moments and atmosphere in a social environment
Event Photogrpher
Life Off The Pitch
Mississauga, Ontario
2018.04 - 2018.04
Document a legacy speaker session with Ian Baxter, emphasizing expression, gesture, and audience engagement
Education
Honours Bachelor of Film And Television -
Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario 2018.09 - 2021.04
Master of Education -
Trent University
Peterborough 2025.09 -
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canon C300 Mark II/ XF300
- Production Management
- Multitasking
- Photojournalism proficiency
- Autodesk Maya
- Creative Problem Solving
- MS Office
- Avid Pro Tools
- Audio Mixing/Editing
- Time Management
- Bilingual(Mandarin/English）
Timeline
Master of Education -
Trent University
2025.09 -
Photographer
Thinkingbox
2025.08 - 2025.08
Photographer
Toronto International BuskerFest For Epilepsy
2023.08 - 2023.08
Event photographer
Pride Toronto
2023.06 - 2023.06
Event photographer
CN Tower - WWF Climb for Nature
2019.04 - 2019.04
Honours Bachelor of Film And Television -
Sheridan College
2018.09 - 2021.04
Photogrpher
Power Up Youth Organization
2018.07 - 2018.08
Event photographer
Canadian Cancer Society
2018.06 - 2018.06
Photographer
Private Event (Arri’s 1st Birthday Celebration)
2018.06 - 2018.06
Event Photogrpher
Life Off The Pitch
2018.04 - 2018.04