Born in Siyang County, Jiangsu Province, in 1961, Shi obtained his master's degree and has worked as an editor and photograph journalist for 12 years. He is a member of the China Photographers Association, the Jiangsu Photographers Association and is currently vice chairman of Suqian Photographers Association. Most of his works are published on CPC newspapers or professional newspapers and magazines. He gave two solo photo exhibitions in 2004 and 2006, respectively. He donated all of the 29,000 yuan earned from the 2006 exhibition to Project Hope. His personal photo collection is found on the website of China Photographers Association. Shi's works also made an appearance in the 2008 China Pingyao International Photography Festival.