Photographer Lawrence Chung

—First and foremost – whom can you name as the best photographer in Hong Kong, Hong Kong? :)

—Most of the wedding photographers in Hong Kong are great! So, I cannot say who is the best.

—Are you photogenic?

—Yes.

—How did you get in the photography industry?

—Wow... I love to take the photo since my university life. And later I quit my job from a Hedge Fund company and start my career.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—The moment.

—Do you love traveling?

—Absolutely.

—What do you like most about your profession?

—I like story. Every engagement and wedding for me is a story of the others. Everyone deserve their own story.

—What do you like least about your profession?

—I am lucky. I love my work.

—What will be the future of photography?

—Back to basic. Using film.

—What is special in the photography genre you specialise at?

—Emotion and the interaction from each other.

—How do you handle criticism?

—A chance for me to review my work.

—Are there any trends in photography?

—For me – Film style! Haha.

—What should be the criteria for a customer to choose a photographer?

—I think the character of the photographer will be the main issue.

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Ethic.

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—I think the moment is the most valuable part of a photo.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Who do you want to shoot?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—No.

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—My son.

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Luckily no.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My wife pregnant.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Annie Leibovitz

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Success for me is still a very long way to go.
I think in my life I need to stay hungry and stay foolish, otherwise, will be outdated very soon.

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—Out focus...

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—A film camera. I like to take film.

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—No. Haha

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Stay hungry and stay foolish.

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—Passion

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—The moment

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—Myself.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—No.

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—No

—What about life on other planets?

—Yes.

—Who are your heroes?

—Annie Leibovitz

—Who do you have no respect for?

—No.

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Accompany with my lovely son.

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—No. Haha

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—No.

—Do you make friends easily?

—Sometimes.

—Where would you like to live?

—Hong Kong or Taichung

—Is there life after marriage?

—Yes

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Cats

—The best thing in life is:

—My parent and my family.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—To be a better man.

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—The environment

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—No.

—Can you give a few tips for photographers who are just starting out?

—Don't follow the trend.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—Planet is very dangerous

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Comedy

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—Take a pic with my son.