Dr. Kah-Wai Lin is a landscape, wildlife, and travel photographer, ocean explorer, documentary film producer, and wildlife conservationist based in New Jersey, USA. His multifaceted career has been marked by a remarkable journey that spans the realms of medicine, research, and the captivating world of professional photography and film production.
Born in Malaysia, Dr. Lin is not only a holder of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Lviv National Medical University in Lviv, Ukraine, but also possesses a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in medical science from the esteemed Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. Following a successful research career at Princeton University in New Jersey, Dr. Lin made a profound shift to follow his passion for visual storytelling through photography and documentary filmmaking. Currently, he is the president of Kah-Wai Lin Photography LLC; Sunskye Films LLC – a documentary film production company; and Global Heritage Society Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to endangered wildlife conservation.
Today, Dr. Lin’s impact on the world of photography is substantial. With a portfolio that spans over 100 photo workshops, presentations at over 300 seminars worldwide, and a collection of more than 200 global awards, he stands out as a luminary in his field. Noteworthy achievements include securing 1st place at the International Photography Award in 2015 and being recognized among the top 10 exhibitors globally by the Photographic Society of America (PSA) in both 2015 and 2016. In 2016, Dr. Lin was honored with the prestigious appointment as Artist-in-Residence of the US National Park, a testament to the profound impact of his work on the appreciation of natural landscapes. His contributions have garnered sponsorship from leading brands in the industry, including Phase One, NiSi, Fotopro, f-stop, FeiyuTech, Spiffy Gear, iwata-Tech, Red River Paper, BenQ, Laowa, Cotton Carrier, and The Heat Company.
Dr. Lin’s commitment to the photographic community extends beyond his artistic endeavors. He served as the former Vice President of the Photographic Society of America (PSA); the founder and former Chairman of the PSA Metropolitan Chapter; and the founder and former president of the Photographic Society of New Jersey. With an influential social media presence boasting over 300,000 followers, Dr. Lin continues to inspire and connect with a global audience.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Lin has received numerous honorary titles from photographic organizations worldwide. He has also been honored with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from a US Member of Congress, acknowledging his photographic excellence and the positive impact he has made on the broader community.
凌嘉伟博士是一名风光，野生动物与旅行摄影师，海洋探险家，纪录片制片人，以及野生动物保育人士。现居美国新泽西州的他，多元职业生涯横跨医学，科研，摄影影视制作，野生动物保育领域，展现了一段非凡的人生旅程。
凌博士出生于马来西亚，拥有乌克兰利沃夫国立医科大学的医学学士学位（M.D.），以及瑞典斯德哥尔摩著名的卡罗林斯卡医学院的医学博士学位（Ph.D.）。在美国新泽西州普林斯顿大学从事科研工作多年后，他毅然转向内心热爱的视觉事业，专注于摄影与纪录片制作。目前，他是Kah-Wai Lin Photography LLC的公司持有人，主要业务有摄影团，摄影教学，咨询服务，；Sunskye Films LLC纪录片制作公司的创办人，总裁和执行制片人，主要制作文化和野生动物保育纪录片，电影和商业片；Global Heritage Society Inc.的创办人和主席，该组织是一家致力于濒危野生动物保护的非营利机构，目前在美国和蒙古有多项保育项目。
如今，凌博士在摄影界的影响深远。他已举办逾100场摄影工作坊，在全球300多场研讨会上发表演讲，并斩获超过200项国际摄影大奖。他的重要成就包括于2015年获得国际摄影奖（International Photography Award）第一名，以及在2015和2016年连续两年被美国摄影学会（Photographic Society of America，PSA）评为全球十大摄影展览者之一。2016年，凌博士更获美国国家公园授予“驻园艺术家”（Artist-in-Residence）殊荣，彰显了他在自然风光艺术领域的卓越贡献。他的作品与影响力也获得众多知名摄影品牌赞助，包括Phase One，NiSi，Fotopro，f-stop，FeiyuTech，Spiffy Gear，iwata-Tech，Red River Paper，BenQ，Laowa，Cotton Carrier与The Heat Company等。
凌博士不仅在艺术创作上成就斐然，也积极投身摄影社群的发展。他曾任美国摄影学会副会长；美国摄影学会-大都会分会的创会主席；以及新泽西摄影学会的创会会长。他在社交媒体上拥有超过30万粉丝，持续激励并连接着全球观众。
因其在摄影领域的卓越贡献，凌博士获颁多个国际摄影组织荣誉称号，并荣获美国国会议员颁发的“国会特别表彰证书”（Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition），以表彰他在摄影艺术方面的卓越成就及对社会的积极影响。
