西班牙人文雜誌“Culturamas ”日前對我進行專訪,
今日刊登於該網站首頁,
編輯Jorge Mur問了我10幾個問題,
全文皆以西班牙文撰寫:
http://www.culturamas.es/blog/2017/03/21/el-universo-femenino-de-robert-chang-chien/
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英文版訪談內容如下:
1. Could you introduce yourself to our readers? Where are you from, Where you live?
No problem.
I'm Robert, a photographer, designer and director based in Taiwan.
Architectural design was my major as master degree, and now I temporarily live in NewTaipei city,
where is a suburb of the capital city of Taiwan.
2. Do you remember when you first fell in love with photography?
Not really, but I became a photographer because of a girl I loved.
3. What kind of camera do you use?
I use various sorts of cameras, including film camera, DSLR, Polaroid, and even my iPhone5.
4. In most of your pictures appear girls into urban or natural places, What do you want to capture or what is your goal?
I believe that photography could be a significant language and expression of human emotions.
Behind the pictures that I created are the essence and secrets of relationships among people and the environment.
5. How much of yourself is in your work?
All of it.
6. Tell us about your favourite photograph of your portfolio.
It depends.
Now it's a man standing in the sea water against the light and wave, which represents my recent feelings.
7. Who or what inspires you and your work?
I'm a man with curiosity, so I learned multiple subjects in school, like science, art, music, and design.
Unsurprisingly, I have various interests as well; thus I got inspired from my vibrant life experience.
8. Who are your favourite photographers?
I love Hiroshi Sugimoto, Theo Gosselin, and Tina Sosna.
9. What are your hobbies out of photography?
I like traveling, mountain-climbing, swimming, playing guitars, watching stars, drawing, cooking, and reading.
And I enjoy having deep discussions with my friends about specific issues.
10. If you could photograph anyone anywhere, who would it be and where?
I would like to take pictures of Aliens at outer space.
11. One book? One movie? One song?
Book: Misted Essence (my previous publication)
Movie: Intersteller
Song: Moon river
#提到台灣是我的家鄉
#希望西班牙讀者藉此有機會了解台灣的攝影創作
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Fabrice Fouillet,
Sony世界大賽2013年職業組建築類第一名,專訪,以及他的個人網站 Project : Corpus Christi
Fabrice Fouillet is a French professional photographer based in Paris. In 2013 he won the Professional Architecture category of the Sony World Photography Awards. After earning a degree in Sociology and Ethnology, he studied Photography at The Gobelins School. Since 2004, he has been collaborating with advertising agencies and magazines focusing on Still Life and Architecture.
His personal photographic research explores the notion of identity and the close relationship between humans and the environment. Recognised for his series on new places of worship and resemblance in the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards Open Architecture category, he has gained recognition internationally.
Hi Fabrice. Tell us more about yourself - When and why did you first approach photography?
I believe my passion for photography comes from my high school studies. With courses about European cinema and art-house movies I became more sensible and passionate about themes and images in a deeper and broader sense. Then, I approached photography with a small and old camera, making basic shoots of things all around me. From my house to garden, flowers, trees, and landscape, everything became my subject and I felt I was very serious about it. At the age of 20 it appeared to me a natural thing to try and make it professionally.
Have your previous studies in sociology and ethnology influenced your investigation of space?
The education you receive at a young age influences the rest of your life and I would say that my studies not only influenced the investigation of space, but the overall way I think about my projects. At beginning, I was focusing more on still life projects while now environment and social identity interest me more and more as in the ‘Colosses’ and ‘Eurasism’ series.
Do you have a photographic philosophy?
Be truthful to your own desires and emotions for each project you make. This is my photographic philosophy as finding your own artistic path is not such an easy thing. To me the best way is to remain faithful to your passions, be inspired but not too influenced. Precision, determination, rigor, and hard work are unavoidable in photography and they also form part of my philosophy.
With your winning series ‘Corpus Christi’, capturing new spaces of worship, architecture became a way to narrate humanity and its relationship with minimalism and aestheticism. Why did you choose this theme?
I have always found a graphic quality in religious imagery and particularly in catholic iconography. As an architecture devourer, this was the starting point for this project urging me to look for evidence, confront the classical with contemporary spaces of worship, and a way to take fascinating pictures. Somehow it called me out. I saw aesthetic mystery beyond the often cold, austere and classical representation with a firm anachronism between traditional iconography and modern architecture. In ‘Corpus Christi’ I wanted to highlight this rupture between classical imagery and modern religious architecture.
You won the 2013 #SWPA Professional Architecture category. Where did this take your photography?
Being a 2013 Sony World Photography Awards winner has been a great career step forward and it helped me to span my work, gaining a lot of visibility, interviews and press coverage in France and worldwide. Thanks to the awards, The New York Times Magazine & other media companies have contacted me for architecture commissions. It was a huge satisfaction and encouraged me continue with the art and subjects I am passionate about.
What would you suggest to young photographers aspiring to make create architectural photography?
To push the button can be easy and fast, but architectural photography - and photography in general, requires strong determination. Firstly, remember that between subjects and projects there’s half of the sea. So think carefully about what and how you want to proceed. Then, be precise and rigorous, chase the light and work the frame of course. Sometimes, wait for the good moment. Try again or come back if necessary. Push the limit and don't give up even if discouragement is knocking at the door.
Talking about your new project ‘World’s Tallest Statues’ you recently stated: “I was intrigued by the human need to build these immense shrines to power”. Could you tell us more about it and how you came across this subject?
Indeed, I have just mentioned the importance of determination and these gigantic statues are the perfect example. They symbolise the strong human desire of remembrance and commemoration directly related to the size of the monument. With this project I wanted to investigate the deepest meaning of both ‘symbol’ and ‘cult of personality’ as I have always been fascinated about how historical heroes, leaders or politicians were celebrated or idealised with monumental structures for the sake of collective remembrance.
Research led me to discover lots of monument or statues dedicated to Lenin, Stalin or Mao but despite their cultural and social meaningfulness they were not that big. As the documentation went on, I unexpectedly came across the picture of a huge white statue located in the middle of Dai Kannon, in Sendai, Japan. Sadly, the picture had no caption so I first thought it was unreal, but when I had the proof of its existence, I immediately felt that these huge statues were what I wanted to talk about.
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Member of the Month – Rocco Ancora @ X Sight
Member of the Month – Rocco Ancora @ X Sight
( www.xsight.com.au )
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Member of the Month – Nick Ghionis @ X Sight ( www.xsight.com.au)
1. You have become the Creative Director of XSiGHT since 2010, what you have to do under this title? Is it a very busy position as you are responsible for all the XSiGHT in Australia and over the world?
My role as creative director was to implement efficient workflows & unique post-production techniques to give the quality that XSiGHT is renowned for. With my knowledge & expertise in post-production & fine art printing together with Nick & Sharifa we have introduced a new range of fine art products that have once again propelled XSiGHT to the forefront of the Australian wedding industry. My role is exclusive to XSiGHT Melbourne.
2. What is your target or aim when you made the decision to take this role? Have you participated in polishing the marketing plan of XSiGHT since your joined into them?
When I took on the role of creative director, I became a piece of a jigsaw puzzle that forms XSIGHT. I am part of a team that can only be described as the best in the business. We all have our strengths and the key is to concentrate on what you’re good at.
3. How you come to the idea of XMENTORS with Nick Ghionis? Any specific marketing plan of it?
The idea of the XMENTORS came about when I joined the XSIGHT family. My passion for the art of photography and post-production was matched by Nick and Sharifa’s amazing business and marketing strengths. We decided that by each of us teaching our strengths we would have an amazing product to deliver our seminar attendees. It is all about taking your photography beyond just pretty pictures.
4. How do you keep a balancing role in Creative Director, Photographer and also Speakers? How you manage your work and time especially you are one of the most sought after speakers in the world in these years?
Having a great team to support me, allows me to balance all of the things that I do. Each person has specific roles to help the business run smoothly but most important is client liaison, especially when we are away doing XMENTORS seminars.
5. Any advise or suggestions to photographers who just entered the industry and thinking about to set up their own business; and also to those photographers who are already running their own company?
As photographers we consider ourselves artists first and business people last. We have to realize that we are sales people as well and a business plan needs to be put in order to succeed. You have to make informed decisions and grow your business and profit margin. Too many up and coming photographers fail because they don’t value their work or indeed their time.
6. When you have started your career as a photographer?
“I went to school to study architecture and somehow ended up doing Photography. I never actually completed my photography course. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to do a traineeship with a very large wedding and portrait studio in Melbourne. At the time the studio was shooting over 300 weddings a year with 6 full time photographers.”
7. What reasons made you have such decision (to be a photographer)?
Just fell in love with the idea of capturing moments that can never be repeated and interpreting how I see the world through my camera.
A moment that can never be repeated but can be cherished for a lifetime by the viewer.
9. Do you remember what was your first set of equipment as a professional photographer? How’s their performance? Good?
When I first started to shoot weddings, it was almost 20 years ago, there was no digital. My first camera was a haselblad 503cx medium format film camera. The image quality of medium format film was amazing. As a photographer you really needed to know your craft in order to come back with great results.
The flash system i used on location was a Metz 45. It was used in manual mode…no TTL and of course a flash meter.
10. When was the 1st time you had your very first shot? In what circumstances? Was it an amazing one? Then immediate fell in love with “shooting”?
It was a portrait of my father that I shot on black and white film which I processed and hand printed myself. It was very early in my photographic career, but it made me realize just how much control i had in the image making process from capture to print.
11. After determined to be a professional photographer, what was your plan? Like setting up a company?
I worked for a studio for several years before I ventured out and set up my own studio. I felt that in order to succeed I not only needed to be a good Photographer and also have good business sense. I learned a lot by being part of such a large successful studio
12. Do you have any secret method to make your “perfect shot” if everything at the moment is just like a mess? (Like place is dirty, not enough lighting, a small room crowded with people, kids and dogs are running around, couple is getting angry and even yelling & etc.)
You really need to be malleable with your personality and take control of any situation. Having great communication skills is a very important tool.
Before we even consider taking a photograph we need to be in control of our subjects and effectively communicate our intentions to the couple. I never turn up to a wedding without first building some form of relationship with the client. This happens well before the wedding and it is very important that they understand also what is expected from them as a couple.
The main ingredients for me are as follows:
Your heart, your mind, and your eyes. You need to feel with your heart the emotion pre visualize how you can covey that mood with your mind and finally use your eyes to arrange the elements that create the image.
13. What do you think is the most important element in photo shooting?
The most important element in photography is LIGHT. You need to master the use of Natural and artificial light. By doing so, you have the confidence to create anywhere anytime. The other important tool is understanding focal lengths of your lenses. This not only helps you to control perspective but also it teaches you how to control messy and un interesting backgrounds.
14. Which place or country you like the most as you have traveled to so many places for shooting? And why? (Could be in terms of people there, scene, food & etc)
The most amazing place for me is New York city. There is so much to shoot there… the people are great and the vibe is just awesome. Having said that you can take amazing images anywhere. As a wedding and portrait photographer it is more about the subject rather than the idea of easily being seduced by the location.
15. When and what is the most impressive moment for all the years as a professional photographer?
Winning my first “Australian Wedding photographer of the year” award back in 2004. At the time I felt that I had really achieved my ultimate goal and was afraid of losing my inspiration now that i had achieved such an accolade. I pushed myself further and further from that point on and won it again for a record Four times. This has never been done before in Australia by any photographer.
16. Have you ever met any difficulty that made you very frustrated and even thinking to give up as a photographer?
I can’t imagine being anything else but a photographer and I would like to think that I will be photographing in some shape or form till the day I die. Haven encountered any obstacle that was ever too big to be overcome by the passion that i have for what I do.
17. When and what is your milestone in your career life as a photographer?
Being named as one of the top 10 Wedding photographers is the world by American Photo magazine. This truly has been a great honor.
18. Do you have any mentor?
“Early in my career, the amazing Yervant was my teacher and mentor. These days, I still find his work very inspirational, but there are many others in the industry whose work I admire, it’s just too difficult to narrow down to one name. Having said that it’s great to share Ideas with my business partner and amazing artist Nick Ghionis.
19. Which is your best shot? And why? (Would be great if you could show us)
I love this shot of the bride walking down the stairs and this beautiful moment presented itself. The parents were hugging with joy in the right hand corner of the frame unseen to the bride. On the walls of the house there were photographs hanging of moments that had already been documented in that family history. I named this image “as time goes by”, and was awarded the Grand award and WPPI for wedding Photojournalism.
20. If, you haven’t chosen to be a professional photographer, what do you think you will become? An accountant? An architect? A chef?
I was studying Architectural design before I became a photographer so I would probably say “Architect”
21. Any advice or suggestion could be given to photographers, especially for those fresh photographers?
Value your work and your time. Get plenty of experience before going out on your own.
22. What is your plan in the coming 5 years?
Recently I launched a new company “CAPTURE TO PRINT” which specialized in post-production of images and fine art printing. I still love shooting but post-production and fine art printing is also a passion and love to offer my skills as a master printmaker to bring other photographers vision to life.
23. What is your motto as a professional photographer?
Photography is a journey in the life of the photographer not a destination.
24. What is your motto in your life?
It is only by giving that you shall receive.
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