Jook Leung is a seasoned advertising and editorial photographer who has been specializing in 360 degree panoramas for the past 10 years. This all-seeing imaging format was first made widely accessible with digital imaging and with Apple Computer's Quicktime VR technology. The 360 VR panoramic format is described as being immersive because it conveys a full 360 degree Virtual Reality visit as captured by the photographer. The results of Jook's innovative work is inspirational and he has been recognized with 3 consecutive Fujifilm Masterpiece Awards from his peers.

Education:
1969-1973 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY - BA in Art with a concentration in Photography.
1976-1978 School of Visual Art, NYC - continuing course work education in Advertising Design.

Work:
1973-1976 Worked as a photo assistant and as photo lab technician.
1976-1992 Operated a commercial photo studio in New York City servicing advertising and editorial clients.
1992-2002 Operated a commercial photo studio in Englewood, NJ servicing advertising and editorial clients.
See examples of Jook's advertising, editorial and photo-illustration work at http://jookleung.com

Current specialization:
1998 to present - 360 degree panoramic imaging for architectural, exhibitory, hospitality and tourism clients.
2004 Qualified Panoramic Photographer certified from International Association of Panoramic Photographers.
2005 Internationally recognized with his third consecutive Fujifilm Masterpiece Award in panoramic imaging.
Jook has given presentations and workshops about his work at International Virtual Reality Photography Association (IVRPA) / VR Summits and at International Association of Panoramic Photographers (IAPP) Conventions. He has also written articles for Panorama Magazine. In January 2005 his panoramas were featured in an on-air interview on ABC's News Now program about his 360VR panoramas of Times Square on New Year's Eve.