Songquan Deng (邓松泉), SPSA, Hon. FRSPS, is an award-winning freelance travel photographer located in New Jersey, USA.
Like most of his friends, Songquan came to the US as a student. After got his EE Ph.D. degree, he worked in Power Supply and Semiconductor industry for many years and that was supposed to be the life career as planned.
As Songquan said, the best part of life is the uncertainty, which means you never know what is happening next. It could be good or bad, luck or misfortune, happiness or sadness. Whatever it is, the life would never be boring. In 2008, he received the most important birthday gift from his dear wife – a Nikon D80 DSLR camera. It opened the gate of an exciting world with lights and colors. In January 2012, it became obvious that photographing cities is financially feasible, Songquan quit his engineer job and became a full-time freelance travel photographer.
In Songquan’s photograph collections, his footprints are found in a big number of cities in North America, Europe and Asia. As his travel continues, new collections are added frequently.
Combined with both commercial perspective and artistry, Songquan Deng’s work is widely used by big brands such as Yahoo, National Geographic, Forbes… His works also appear in a big number of book covers, magazines, CD covers, post cards, calendar…
Till 2020, approximately One million licenses of Songquan’s travel photos are granted to companies, organizations and individuals globally and are used in all kinds of commercial projects.
Awards：
The creativity and artistry of Songquan’s travel photos won a big number of world’s prestigious competitions including Sony World Photography Awards, International Photography Awards, Prix de la Photographie Paris, The EPSON International Pano Awards, ND Awards, Siena International Photo Awards, etc.
Noticeably, Songquan is the Gold Medal Winner of Trierenberg Super Circuit, 1st Place Winner in Black and White Spider Awards, 2nd Place Winner in International Photography Awards, and 1st Place Winner in Chromatic Awards.
Check Songquan’s Award Winners HERE.
2020:
- Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3) 2020, New York style motion flow， Silver in Professional/Architecture/Cityscape
- The Moscow International Foto Awards 2020, Chongqing-The Harmony Between The Past and Present, Silver in Professional/Architecture
- ND Awards 2020, The story in Storms, 2nd place in Architecture – Cityscapes
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, Patterns above, 2nd Place Winner in Abstract
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, Sanctuary, Nominee in Landscape
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, The Beach, Nominee in Cityscape
- 6th Fine Art Photo Awards, The patterns of Metropolis, Nominee in Architecture
- 13th International Color Awards, Beach aerial view, 2nd Place – Merit of Excellence in Aerial
- 13th International Color Awards, The Nostalgia Ride, Honorable Mention in People
- 13th International Color Awards, The Metropolis of the Dead, Honorable Mention in Aerial
- 13th International Color Awards, Chongqing Impression, Honorable Mention in Abstract
- 13th International Color Awards, The Green Purity, Nominee in Architecture
- 13th International Color Awards, A casual train ride, Nominee in Portrait
- Monochrome Awards 2019, Reflections, Honorable Mention in Professional/Street
- Monochrome Awards 2019, The Beach, Honorable Mention in Professional/Fine Art
- Monochrome Awards 2019, The Explorer, Honorable Mention in Professional/Landscapes
- Monochrome Awards 2019, The patterns of Metropolis, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture
- Monochrome Awards 2019, The Vortex, Honorable Mention in Professional/Abstract
2019:
- TRIERENBERG SUPER CIRCUIT 2019 奥地利超级巡回赛（奥赛）, The patterns of Metropolis, Gold Medal in STREETS AND PATHS.
- ND Awards 2019, Chongqing – the harmony between past and present, 1st Place Winner, Professional/Architecture/Bridge
- ND Awards 2019, Beauty from Distance, Honorable Mention, Professional/Fine Art/Landscape
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, The Vacation, 1st Place Winner in Professional/Aerial.
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, la Defense, Honorable Mention in Professional/Silhouette.
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, Chongqing Impression, Honorable Mention in Professional/Abstract.
- 14th Black and White Spider Award, The Herd, Honorable Mention in Professional/Silhouette.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, Patterns of Metropolis, 3rd place winner in Professional/Architecture/Bridges.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, Lost in City, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture/Cityscapes.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019, Beach aerial view, Honorable Mention in Professional/People/Lifstyle.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot: Street Photography, la Defense, Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot: Street Photography, Stairs, Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2019 Oneshot: Street Photography, Reflections, Honorable Mention in Professional/Geometric/Shapes and Forms.
- Chromatic Awards 2019, The Metropolis of the Dead, 2nd Place Winner in Professional/Cityscape.
- Chromatic Awards 2019, Lost in City, 3rd Place Winner in Professional/Architecture.
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, Windows and Sculpture, 3rd Place (Honor of Distinction) in Professional/Abstract.
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, Santorini, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture
- 12th Annual International Color Awards, Parking Lot, Honorable Mention in Professional/Aerial
- Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019, The Patterns of Metropolis, Bronze in Architecture/Bridges
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, THE METROPOLIS OF THE DEAD, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, WINDOWS AND SCULPTURE, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, THE VORTEX, Silver Awards, Open/Built.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, SANCTUARY, Bronze Awards, Open/Built.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2019, THE BEACH, Bronze Awards, Open/Built.
- 5th Fine Art Photo Awards, Red Door, Architecture nominee
- 5th Fine Art Photo Awards, Windows reflection and sculpture, Street Photography nominee
- Drone Awards 2019, The Metropolis of the Dead, Highly Commended in Urban.
- Drone Awards 2019, The Vacation, Commended in People.
- Minimalist Photography Awards 2019, Parking Lot, Honorable Mention in Abstract.
2018:
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Sanctuary, 1st place Winner in Professional/Landscape.
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Apartment building, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture.
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Barcelona Street, Honorable Mention in Professional/Cityscape.
- Chromatic Awards 2018, Atocha Station Memorial, Honorable Mention in Professional/Travel.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Shanghai, 2nd place Winner in Professional/Architecture-Cityscapes / Urban.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Empty Sky Memorial, Honorable Mention in Professional/Editorial-War/Conflict.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Grand Central Station, Honorable Mention in Professional/Special-Travel/Tourism.
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2018, Parking Lot, Honorable Mention in Professional/Fine Art-Abstract.
- Monochrome Photography Awards 2018, la Defense, Honorable Mention in Professional/Fine Art
- Monochrome Photography Awards 2018, Take a rest in History, Honorable Mention in Professional/Architecture
- Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2018, Splash of Colors, Honorable Mention, Windows and Sculpture
- 中国第17届国际摄影艺术展览, The 17th China International Photographic Art Exhibition 2018, Art category, Spiral Staircase
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, SPIRAL STAIRCASE IN VATICAN MUSEUM WIDE ANGLE VIEW, Gold Awards, 10/50 in Top 50, Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, CHONGQING CITY AERIAL VIEW AT SUNSET, Silver Awards, 38/50 in Top 50, Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2018, IMPERIAL PALACE OVER LAKE IN THE MORNING IN BEIJING, Bronze Awards, Professional/Built Environment/Architecture.
- 4th International Salon of Photography “GRADAC 2018” Montenegro, WOMAN, MAN & CHILD, PC PERASTO Praise, A lady rest at waterfront with Seattle city skyline
- Art of Building Photography Awards 2018, Sanctuary, Highly Commended
- Art of Building Photography Awards 2018, Staircase, Highly Commended
- ND Awards 2018, Looking up, Honorable Mention – Architecture – Buildings
- ND Awards 2018, parking lot, Honorable Mention – Fine Art – Abstract
- ND Awards 2018, Santorini, Honorable Mention – Fine Art – Abstract
- ND Awards 2018, Shanghai sunrise, Honorable Mention – Architecture – Cityscapes
2017:
- Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) 2017, Open/Architecture/Commended Award, Spiral Staircase,
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Architecture Bridges, Honorable Mention, Brooklyn Bridge
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Architecture, Interiors, Honorable Mention, Stained glass pattern in Sainte Chapelle
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Nature, Seasons, Honorable Mention, Nature’s Symmetry
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Special, Panoramic, Honorable Mention, Manhattan
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 2017, Professional: Special, Travel/Tourism, Honorable Mention, Explorer
- Prix de la Photographie Paris (Px3) 2017, Honorable Mention, New York City Skyline From Sunset To Dusk
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, PIAZZA SAN MARCO HALLWAY, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, MANHATTAN SKYLINE SUNSET TO DUSK, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
- The EPSON International Pano Awards 2017, NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Bronze Awards, Professional/Open.
- 1st PABA International Photo Competition 2017, Landscape, Bronze Award, Snow Mountain and Lake, Showcased at NASDAQ Market Site at Times Square
- 1st PABA International Photo Competition 2017, Others, Silver Award, Windows and Sculpture, Showcased at NASDAQ Market Site at Times Square
- 4th Golden Orchid International Photography Awards 2017, HONORABLE MENTION, Windows and Sculpture
- 4th Golden Orchid International Photography Awards 2017, MERIT AWARD, Snow Mountain and Lake
A few demonstrations of Songquan’s works in public media
From left to right: Times Square display, Forbes, National Geographic, Yahoo
From left to right: book cover, post card, fine art poster in Empire State Building in New York City, CD cover, cellphone apps
Read Songquan’s Travel Story in Blog