Howard is originally from Seoul, South Korea. His creative adventure began at age 13 when he found a Pentax camera that belonged to his deceased grandfather. His first role of film came out all black except for one frame and that one photo was included in the national middle school group show. Howard has won numerous awards and was included in many group exhibitions. After graduating high school, he wanted to study photography seriously and moved to California where he attended the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. He moved to New York City after graduating and began assisting fashion photographer Steven Klein. Howard opened his studio in 2001 in New York City for 11 years. He resides in Southern Rhode Island and works with clients from all over the world.

Arena Homme Plus, Americanino, Angel Sanchez, AQUAhydrate, Billy Reid, Carte Blanche, Chronos Magazine, Cosmo Girl, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna, Elite Model, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fila, Galleria, Harper's Bazaar, Hewlett Packard, Interview, Marie Claire, New York Magazine, Peter Langner, Rebecca Taylor, Sterling Brands, Thom Browne, Vogue, Wild Turkey Bourbon, W, WWD

Experience
2001 – Open Howard Chu photo studio in NY

1998 – Full-time first assistant for photographer Steven Klein, NY
(Worked on Calvin Klein, Gucci, Valentino, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior Homme, Akris, Alexander McQueen, Vogue (French, Italian, American), L’Uomo Vogue, Arena Homme Plus, Details, W, Interview, V, Tom Ford, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Edward Norton)

1997 – Full-time second assistant for photographer Michael Thompson, NY
(Worked on Valentino, L'Oreal, Revlon, Escada, Vogue (French, American), W, Allure, GQ, Jones New York, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Gwyneth Paltrow, Winona Ryder, Celine Dion)

1996 – Internship with photographer Michael Thompson, NY

Education

1997 – BFA, Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara CA