Our Story
As a Taiwanese woman building a life between cultures, I spent years questioning where I belonged. Was I supposed to be the Taiwanese version of myself or the American one? Eventually, I realized I didn't have to choose. I could embrace both cultures, create an identity of my own, and go beyond the expectations of either.
That's how Beyond Jade was born.
That same belief shapes how I approach your work. You don't have to follow every trend or fit someone else's idea of success. Through curation, visual storytelling, and thoughtful design, I help you recognize what makes your work unique and bring it into focus.
Because the goal isn't to become someone else. It's to have the confidence to show the world who you already are.
why beyond jade
be·yond jade /bēˈyand jād/ • noun
The freedom to define who you are, beyond the labels and expectations placed upon you.
Beyond how it looks. Into what make it yours.
BEHIND
the BRAND
Before designing websites, I taught languages, led cross-cultural experiences, and photographed weddings. Through it all, I discovered my love for recognizing people's unique strengths and bringing their stories to life.
That perspective guides my design process. I look beyond how your website should look to understand what makes your work yours. Through thoughtful curation and strategic design, I create a cohesive visual experience that reflects your vision and connects with the right clients.
My favorite part? Seeing you recognize the value in your own work.
I'm Chinling, a Showit Design Partner, published wedding photographer, and creative curator with a love for meaningful stories and beautiful details.
Meet CHINLING
The Website Designer Who CURATES
Shooting film taught me to be selective. That same discipline shapes how I curate your work.
What Stays With Me
Shooting film taught me to be selective. That same discipline shapes how I curate your work.
What Stays With Me
I’m drawn to the ones that hold more than one moment at once.
I look for rhythm, energy, and how a scene unfolds naturally.
The ones that happen quickly, a little messy, but feel real.
The quiet ones that don’t ask for attention, but stay with you longer.
A moment I almost missed.
And then didn’t.
SMALL TALK ISN'T REALLY OUR THING. SMALL TALK ISN'T OUR THING.
I began in wedding photography and worked as a language teacher, often bridging different cultures.
With a background in wedding film photography, I understand how photographers position themselves and connect with their clients. I design with that perspective in mind, so your work speaks to the right audience.
BECOME
Vol. 01
Living between cultures taught me that belonging doesn't have to mean fitting into one place or one identity.
Through my own rebranding journey, I learned how to bring clarity to work that feels scattered or in transition. I help you shape a presence that reflects who you are now and where you are headed.
BELONG
Vol. 02
Seeing what makes you extraordinary. I believe every creative has something worth sharing. Sometimes, it simply takes another perspective to recognize it.
I help bring your strongest work forward and create a visual experience that feels intentional, personal, and true to you. So you can move beyond second-guessing, beyond trying to please everyone, and confidently share the work you're most proud of.
BEYOND
Vol. 03
say about us
what clients
“She helped thoughtfully curate galleries that truly reflect it at its best.”
— Ruthie Eileen Photography
— Laura Eddy Photography
“It has helped me see my work with a new lens that speaks to my ideal clients.”
— Troy Meikle Photo
“My new website feels more aligned with my brand!”
— Lininger Rood Photography
“She has a beautiful eye for website design.”
— Middle Grey Studios
“Chinling created stronger brand clarity and a more cohesive visual story.”