Song Gangming, born February 1956, is a professor in imaging and a Changjiang Scholar. He is a member of the Art Photographyic Committee of the China Photographers Association, vice-chairman of the Hubei Photographers Association, inventor of the U-shaped image sensor, winner of the UNESCO "Human Contribution Award" and "Chinese Photography Award". His publications include the "Detox Lady" album and the "Shadows" monograph covered in two volumes.