Shang Yao-yuan
1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
Hi, my name is Shang Yao-yuan. When I was 16, I started owning an expensive Nikon SLR film camera and a set of lenses because of my schoolwork needs. Then I discovered that I could take many beautiful photos via camera, which made me enjoy it and begin to discover the nature of beauty around me.
2. Where did you study photography?
Explore by reading books and hands-on experience by constantly taking pictures and joining photography clubs to learn.
3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
When I was 16, I discovered that through color and composition I could make myself and my classmates very fond of it. My first shot was "A Little Sapling."
4. What inspires your unique storytelling?
As an advertising and marketing planning practitioner, I know the power of a photo is huge, and I strive to achieve breakthroughs in my work every time.
5. What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?
Observe more carefully, don't rush to take a lot of random photos, look at the photography works of international masters, first conceive and then take action to implement.
