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Eric Cheng is an award-winning photographer, creative technologist, and Director of Immersive Media at Meta Reality Labs. Having produced 8 Emmy-nominated VR films and experiences, Eric is at the forefront of exploring emerging media formats. Prior to joining Meta, Eric was Director of Aerial Imaging at DJI and Director of Photography at Lytro.

In a previous life, Eric was on the ocean as a professional underwater photographer, during which he published widely, lead expeditions to remote locations on the planet, and gave talks about the intersection of technology and storytelling at events including TEDx, EG, TTI/Vanguard, DEFCON, CES, SXSW, and others. He is a passionate advocate for ocean conservation, having served on the Board of Directors of Shark Savers (now part of WildAid) and the Board of Advisors of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.Eric holds degrees in computer science from Stanford University, where he also studied classical cello performance. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two sons.