Johnny C.Y. Lam (仲賢 Chung Yin) is a Canadian photographer based in Newfoundland. He is best known for his portrait, food, travel, and documentary photography.
His work has been published in The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, Travel + Leisure and other leading publications.
A seasoned visual storyteller with a deep curiosity about the world, Johnny has worked across three continents for nearly two decades, serving both editorial and commercial clients.
He is a Pulitzer Ocean Reporting Network grantee and is currently working on a long-term project documenting climate change and sea ice adaptation in Nunatsiavut.
When he is not traveling or behind the lens, he enjoys cooking, cycling, hiking, fishing, and reading photo books at home.
His work has been published in The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, Travel + Leisure and other leading publications.
A seasoned visual storyteller with a deep curiosity about the world, Johnny has worked across three continents for nearly two decades, serving both editorial and commercial clients.
He is a Pulitzer Ocean Reporting Network grantee and is currently working on a long-term project documenting climate change and sea ice adaptation in Nunatsiavut.
When he is not traveling or behind the lens, he enjoys cooking, cycling, hiking, fishing, and reading photo books at home.
Selected Editorial Clients:
The Atlantic / Globe & Mail / Canadian Geographic / The Walrus / Maclean’s / Travel + Leisure / The Narwhal / Elle Gourmet / Courier / Chatelaine / Real Simple / House & Home / Food & Drink / enRoute / Beside / CBC / Quill & Quire / Reader’s Digest / Food & Wine / Toronto Life / L'actualité / Time Asia / GEO/
Selected Commercial Clients:
Air Canada / Square / Mazda / Metro / Sobeys / Penguin Random House / National Audubon Society / The Royal Hotel / Corus Entertainment / Rogers / Northland Power / Prince Edward County Tourism /
Awards:
2024 - Gold.
Environmental & Climate Change in the Canadian Association of Journalists Award
(Pulitzer Ocean Reporting Network and The Globe and Mail)
2024 - Gold.
Investigative Reporting in the National Magazine Award.
(The Walrus)
2024 - Honourable Mention.
The Best Photograph Category in the National Magazine Award.
(Queens Alumni Review)
2023 - Silver.
The Best Photograph Category in the National Magazine Award.
(Queens Alumni Review)
Gallery Collection:
2021 - Permanent Collection at Canadian Museum Of Immigration at Pier 21
All contents and images on this website are copyrighted and ares protected by the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C.,1985, c. C-42).
All rights reserved © Johnny C.Y . Lam. 2025
The Atlantic / Globe & Mail / Canadian Geographic / The Walrus / Maclean’s / Travel + Leisure / The Narwhal / Elle Gourmet / Courier / Chatelaine / Real Simple / House & Home / Food & Drink / enRoute / Beside / CBC / Quill & Quire / Reader’s Digest / Food & Wine / Toronto Life / L'actualité / Time Asia / GEO/
Selected Commercial Clients:
Air Canada / Square / Mazda / Metro / Sobeys / Penguin Random House / National Audubon Society / The Royal Hotel / Corus Entertainment / Rogers / Northland Power / Prince Edward County Tourism /
Awards:
2024 - Gold.
Environmental & Climate Change in the Canadian Association of Journalists Award
(Pulitzer Ocean Reporting Network and The Globe and Mail)
2024 - Gold.
Investigative Reporting in the National Magazine Award.
(The Walrus)
2024 - Honourable Mention.
The Best Photograph Category in the National Magazine Award.
(Queens Alumni Review)
2023 - Silver.
The Best Photograph Category in the National Magazine Award.
(Queens Alumni Review)
Gallery Collection:
2021 - Permanent Collection at Canadian Museum Of Immigration at Pier 21
All contents and images on this website are copyrighted and ares protected by the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C.,1985, c. C-42).
All rights reserved © Johnny C.Y . Lam. 2025