Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Interview
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—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? :)
—Cole Kor.
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—Are you photogenic?
—Yes.
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—How did you get in the photography industry?
—Inspired by life, love and culture around the world. I decided to focus on wedding day photojournalism, engagement portrait, pre-wedding and fine-art portrait since 2003.
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—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?
—We focus on artwork to preserve every cherished moment. through images, stories are recreated with visual satisfaction, artistic, lifestyle, timeless and spontaneous.
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—Do you love traveling?
—Absolutely, can't live without travel and keep on inspiring !
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—What do you like most about your profession?
—How we inspired the attitude / characteristics from a couple or the venue / culture to create an alternative artworks.
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—What do you like least about your profession?
—Our services, prompt reply to whom interested our artwork and appreciated the everything happening from a reason.
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—What will be the future of photography?
—Still the same, to capture the moment from a wedding is always depends on sense, skills, professionalism of experience.
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—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?
—The differences is always from the culturals, happiness, and the story behind the couples. And how the way / theme they chosed to be celebrate.
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—How do you handle criticism?
—Accept the facts, improve our skills to challenge the different celebration from different cultures around the world.
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—Are there any trends in photography?
—Nope.
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—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?
—A portfolio that caught the couple interest.
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—What things are to be avoided when shooting?
—Communication breaks down.
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—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a photographer notice?
—A precious moment can recreate a visual.
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—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?
—Precious moment.
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—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?
—Obama Barrack.
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—Who do you want to shoot?
—People of Bhutan.
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—Do you have any professional taboos?
—Never.
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—Who would you like to shoot with?
—Zung.
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—What do you worry about, and why?
—No.
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—What is the most impressive moment in your life?
—Freedom.
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—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?
—Doraemon, make their dreams come true.
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—Who inspires you in your life and why?
—Gabriele Palmato, live life to fullest.
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—How do you define success? How do you measure it?
—We won't know what is exactly perfect. But to me, my perfection reached when I try my best in that given situation
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—Would you rather be liked or respected?
—Respected.
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—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?
—Empty the trash less than one month.
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—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?
—With an open heart, and my ricoh pro compact cam.
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—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?
—Analog nikon camera, the manual 35mm is always close to life.
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—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?
—To know more about the person or the relationship of the couple that I will going to take.
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—Whose work has influenced you most as a photographer?
—Christopher Doyle
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—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
—The future target audience.
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—What do you want to say with your photographs?
—Life can be found only in the present moment.
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—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?
—Inspiration.
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—Should your parents have been more or less strict?
—No.
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—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?
—The same things.
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—What about life on other planets?
—I would love to see and discover !
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—Who are your heroes?
—My father.
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—Who do you have no respect for?
—Racism.
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—What do you do in your spare time?
—On the beach.
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—What's the side of you that the public never sees?
—Boring.
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—When are you completely satisfied with your work?
—Always.
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—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?
—Nope.
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—Do you make friends easily?
—Yes, with open heart.
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—Where would you like to live?
—Where human smiling everywhere.
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—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?
—Stop pressing shutter, living in the moment.
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—Is there life after marriage?
—Definitely yes.
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—Do you have a favorite joke? Tell us.
—"creativity can replace by technology"
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—Do you like dogs or cats?
—Yes.
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—Who or what do you hate?
—Nothing.
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—The best thing in life is:
—Appreciation.
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—The most annoying thing in life is:
—Assumption(s).
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—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?
—Nothing.
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—What would you like to change in yourself?
—my patience to challenge to photograph a special occasion.
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—What would you like to change in the world?
—Nothing much, accept what we love to, learn what we challenge us in future.
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—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?
—Just keep on shooting on your way, instead of browsing what is happening right now or copy from others.
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—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?
—"human are born to be amity, holding up together"
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—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?
—celebrating a love story, simple as it.
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—Tomorrow I will go and do...
—depends on our inspiration and request.