Formerly in the photography industry shooting portraits and fashion in New York City, Ling first honed his keen eye for detail when attending New York University for Film and studying Photography at the School of Visual Arts. He then apprenticed with Hiro (the best photography education one can get), then went on to assist other high-profile names, Richard Avedon and Brigitte Lacombe.

Ling's passion for building and design began while in college, when he worked in construction building lofts in SoHo on weekends. His well-rounded knowledge of construction and codes, and his keen insight to his clients' needs, meld with his Hamptons market savvy to serve his customers and clients well.

Ling loves the entire East End area and believes it has some of the nation's greatest natural beauty while maintaining a close proximity to one of the world's cultural centers. He also enjoys the great fishing, and shares his passions for tennis, fishing, off-road biking, windsurfing and yoga with his amazing wife and two wonderful children.