Theodore Kaye

Theodore Kaye is a talented photographer and videographer, hailing from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China. His diverse upbringing across China, India, and Indonesia fueled his innate passion for capturing the essence of the world through photography.

Having pursued Film studies at Yale University, Theodore Kaye delved into languages such as Uzbek and Farsi, and his early career encompassed roles as a newspaper editor and mountain guide in Central Asia. This eclectic background eventually led him to establish himself in the field of photography.

During his tenure as a staff photographer at Rhythms Monthly, a notable Chinese-language geographic magazine, Theodore Kaye had the opportunity to document narratives across various countries including China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, and Great Britain. Currently, he is actively engaged in personal projects spanning the Central Asian countries, Greater China, and South Asia.

His extensive clientele includes reputable names like The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Getty Images, Tourism Board of Taiwan, The National Film Board of Canada, Lexus - Beyond Magazine, McSweeney's Magazine, and many others, showcasing the breadth of his professional reach.

Among his accolades, Theodore Kaye's notable achievements include the 2011 Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) Gold Award in the Sports category, People's Choice Award for his Buzkashi series, and recognition for Children Portraiture. Additionally, he secured the 2nd Place in Editorial/Sports category at the 2011 International Photography Awards (IPA) and was selected for prestigious workshops like the Eddie Adams Workshop - Barnstorm XXIV and the 2010 Missouri Photo Workshop.

Fluent in languages like Chinese (Mandarin), Tajik/Farsi, Russian, and possessing basic proficiency in Uzbek, Theodore Kaye's expertise spans across various photographic genres such as documentary, editorial, portraits, and travel, with a particular focus on Central Asia.