ช่างภาพ Ken Pak

—คุณถ่ายรูปขึ้นไหม?

—I never thought I was photogenic and never wanted to be photographed, however, I look pretty cute in the photos from my early childhood.

—คุณเข้ามาทำงานในอุตสาหกรรมการถ่ายภาพได้อย่างไร?

—It was a pretty natural transition for me becoming a wedding photographer as many of my friends were getting married when I started taking photos. Because of this, I never attended my friends' weddings as a groomsman or guest. Rather, I always photographed their weddings.

—ในความคิดของคุณ องค์ประกอบที่สำคัญที่สุดของภาพถ่ายที่ดีคืออะไรบ้าง?

—Although most of photographers would talk about light, composition, creative approach, subject, emotional impact & etc. as vital components of a good photo, I think preparation for the day and understanding of the flow , environment and subject would help yielding a good photo. Although there are moments I take photos with anticipation, however, I love when I get good photos without anticipation.

—คุณรักการเดินทางไหม?

—Yes, I love traveling for the photo projects including weddings, fun activities, personal inspiration by the life of the other side of the world, and to see the family (I am from South Korea).

—คุณชอบอะไรในอาชีพของคุณมากที่สุด?

—Photography career can be highly rewarding. I feel truly blessed when I receive compliments and appreciation from the happy clients and people.

—คุณชอบอะไรในอาชีพของคุณน้อยที่สุด?

—Dealing with difficult personalities and awkward characters can be most challenging to me. However, I would rather stay positive and supportive to those nature.

—อนาคตของการถ่ายภาพจะเป็นอย่างไร?

—For the next 5 years, another convergence of the medium will be coming like stills will be culled from 8k video footage. After another 5 years, I am pretty sure that there will always be needs for wedding photography regardless of the medium convergence.

—อะไรคือความพิเศษของแนวการถ่ายภาพที่คุณเชี่ยวชาญ?

—In technical term, I believe wedding photography can be practised as the collaborative work of wide range of photography types and styles. In human life, it is one of the greatest lifetime celebrations among families and friends, and I am so glad that I can capture many different levels of emotional impacts.

—คุณรับมือกับคำวิจารณ์อย่างไร?

—I would rather be modest and listen to the criticism if it is the matter of your growth and development process in your photography career and human relations. If you stay honest, humble and positive, there will be lesser criticism.

—มีเทรนด์ใดๆ ในการถ่ายภาพหรือไม่?

—Yes, there are trends in wedding photography just like fashion industry, however, I also see there is a range of diversity in wedding photography trends depending on traditions, lifestyle, regions & etc.

—อะไรควรเป็นเกณฑ์ของลูกค้าในการเลือกช่างภาพ?

—As a person photographing someone's lifetime event, trustworthy, fun and flexible nature in my personality come highly valuable and appreciative among my clients and people in the industry.

—สิ่งใดบ้างที่ควรหลีกเลี่ยงเวลาถ่ายภาพนิ่ง?

—Unprofessional, snobbish & egoistic manner in professional & personal aspects.

—รายละเอียดใดบ้างที่มักถูกมองข้าม แต่ช่างภาพสามารถสังเกตเห็นได้?

—Artistic & creative approach. Also, freezing the moment, framing & composition.

—สิ่งที่มีผลต่อคุณค่าของภาพถ่ายคืออะไร? มีองค์ประกอบอะไรบ้าง?

—Cherishing the memorable moments and people from generation to generation (or among generations). Also, capturing and archiving the history of person's life.

—บุคคลใดสามารถเป็นสัญลักษณ์ของศตวรรษที่ 21 ได้ในความคิดของคุณ?

—Big brothers in media.

—คุณอยากถ่ายรูปใคร?

—I would like to continue photographing weddings, however, it will be interesting to photograph traditionally unique weddings in remote area not affected by the western culture.

—คุณมีข้อห้ามใดๆ ในอาชีพหรือไม่?

—I would not want to spoil those wedding photographer wannabes. It takes so much of professional practice, thinking, attitude, training, study and experience. Don't believe in yourself as a professional shooter by just buying a good camera and shooting a few of your friends weddings.

—คุณอยากร่วมงานในการถ่ายภาพกับใคร?

—If I get a chance, I would love to shoot with those pulitzer winners who have not shot the weddings before. Also, shooting a wedding by side of any big names in the industry will be my great honor.

—คุณกังวลเกี่ยวกับเรื่องอะไร และทำไม?

—Bridezilla and Groomzilla. Depending on the situations, people with difficult & demanding personalities to accommodate can be a real challenge. Also, theft and robbery (although I have not experienced before) during the sessions in uncontrolled areas. Being sick can be another big worrisome.

—ช่วงเวลาที่น่าประทับใจที่สุดในชีวิตของคุณคือช่วงใด?

—Three of my most tearful moments showing my love to my parents. I cried so much at the airport when I saw my dad leaving the state after seeing my college graduation (He supported me for 7 years in US for my high school and college, and returned to Korea permanently). I cried so much when I hugged my parents during my wedding ceremony. I cried so much when my dad was being cremated after the funeral ceremony.

—ถ้าคุณเป็นตัวละครในการ์ตูน หนังสือ หรือภาพยนตร์ คุณอยากเป็นใครและทำไม?

—I would love to be Iron man, just to simply get the aerial shots. Also, seeing myself in the Iron man armor which is retrofitted with multiple super cameras will be amazing!

—ใครคือแรงบันดาลใจในชีวิตของคุณ และทำไม?

—Jesus Christ who keeps me being a better person.

—คุณนิยามความสำเร็จอย่างไร? คุณวัดสิ่งนี้อย่างไร?

—In human perspective, if I have six good men who can carry my coffin at my own funeral, I consider that as a successful life. In business perspective, if I have no haters and no debt, that will be a successful life.

—คุณอยากเป็นที่ชื่นชอบหรือเป็นที่เคารพมากกว่ากัน?

—I would rather be liked.

—ความผิดพลาดครั้งใหญ่หลวงที่สุดที่คุณเคยทำในที่ทำงานคืออะไร?

—Encountering a media failure by using cheap media card.

—เมื่อคุณกำลังจะเดินทาง คุณนำสิ่งใดไปด้วย และทำไม?

—I will take my free & open spirit with me to enjoy the true traveling experience. If it is allowed, then I would love to travel with my wife and son. Of course, a small travel camera will definitely be accompanied with me.

—ในหมู่อุปกรณ์ที่คุณเป็นเจ้าของ มีอุปกรณ์ใดที่คุณคิดว่าไม่น่าซื้อมาเลย? เพราะอะไร?

—Lytro Illum camera. I never use it. Is there anyone who is interested in this camera? ;)

—คุณศึกษาด้วยตนเองเพื่อถ่ายภาพให้ดีขึ้นได้อย่างไร?

—I try to read/watch/visit photography related or partially related magazines, books, movies, videos (I love watching K pop music videos to learn techniques), art galleries/museums & etc. From these experiences, I love incorporating my new ideas and creative thinking in the actual shoots by hopefully getting faster spontaneous responsiveness to the moments. Also, I go to conferences and seminars, and get connected with a wide range of cool photographers from different parts of the world. Also, I shoot together with a few of my local photographers time to time for cross-inspiring and training purposes at the real weddings.

—ผลงานของใครมีอิทธิพลต่อคุณมากที่สุดในฐานะช่างภาพ?

—Hmmm... I would say photographers in WPJA Winners Collections, Fearless Photographers Award Collections and ISPWP Award Collections have influenced me the most. I am sorry to tell you that I love all the winners, not the single one, as I admire their work so much! Also, I give a full respect to those photographers who push themselves to the infinity over creative limits.

—สิ่งหนึ่งที่คุณคิดว่าถ้ารู้ตั้งแต่เริ่มถ่ายภาพก็คงจะดีคืออะไร?

—I really wish I knew a real good mentor when I started taking photos. I have had neither a mentor nor had worked for a studio during my photography career. Also, I did not have any good friend photographers until I met most of them during the past 1.5 years.

—คุณอยากสื่ออะไรผ่านภาพถ่ายของคุณ?

—They are fun, animated, compassionate, witty, unique, hardworking, modern, artistic, imaginative, quirky, and yet most importantly, story telling with my true spirit.

—สิ่งที่จูงใจให้คุณถ่ายภาพเรื่อยมาคืออะไร?

—My family the most. Also, undiscovered world of photography intrigues me to challenge myself in the upcoming future. Accolades can be bonus.

—สมัยก่อน พ่อแม่ของคุณควรจะเข้มงวดมากกว่านี้หรือน้อยกว่านี้?

—Less strict. Matter of fact, my mom bought me my first point-n-shoot camera when I was the fifth grade. They are always supportive and respectful to my decision, but I had to be very responsible to my decision.

—หากคุณสามารถย้อนเวลากลับไปได้ คุณจะทำสิ่งใดให้ต่างไปจากเดิม?

—I would go to a renowned college of art to inspire myself with in-depth fine art. I studied Environmental Science instead. Also, I would continue playing badminton, so I could have competed in Olympics (one of my teammates from the same school team won a gold medal in Atlanta Olympic games).

—แล้วเรื่องสิ่งมีชีวิตบนดาวเคราะห์ดวงอื่นๆ ล่ะ?

—I am going to ask God about it.

—ใครคือฮีโร่ของคุณ?

—Whoever influences me to become a better person.

—ใครคือผู้ที่คุณไม่เคารพ?

—People who commit sins without repent afterwards.

—คุณทำอะไรในเวลาว่าง?

—Planning something ahead that would or would not happen, but it is always fun to do it. I do normal things that the normal people would do during the spare time.

—ด้านใดของคุณที่สาธารณชนไม่เคยได้เห็น?

—When I am doing post production work at home, I am normally in underwears as it happens to be very comfortable and free to myself.

—คุณพอใจกับงานของคุณอย่างเต็มที่เมื่อไหร่?

—When I hear back from my clients with lots of compliments and appreciation after they get the final release. Also, accolades are bonus to my satisfaction, but I consider myself always being in learning curve.

—คุณเชื่อในบทบาทตามธรรมเนียมดั้งเดิมของชายและหญิงหรือไม่?

—Yes, I am in terms of marriage and family, however, roles are always subject to change based on the modern lifestyle. As long as we love each other, traditional roles are not biggie in our lives.

—คุณผูกมิตรง่ายหรือไม่?

—Yes, however, it can take significant amount of time to become their best friends. I would rather be their best friends than making them my best friends.

—คุณอยากอยู่ที่ไหน?

—I would like to live in one Korea upon unification of North & South Korea. Other than US and Korea, I would also consider living any parts around the world needing any of my contribution.

—เรื่องงี่เง่าที่สุดที่คุณเคยตกลงทำคืออะไร?

—Sharing a studio space with a wedding dress/floral shop. I would never do a business with anyone in the same space.

—ชีวิตหลังแต่งงานมีจริงหรือไม่?

—Sure thing! Your lifetime companion and kids are enough to make a dramatic change in your life after marriage.

—คุณมีมุขโปรดไหม? เล่าให้เราฟังบ้างสิ

—My wife and my son give me all kinds of silly talk, and I always return with a joke. Too many to list.

—คุณชอบสุนัขหรือแมว?

—We used to have a jack russell terrier and a mix dog for over 12 years. They both passed aways a few years ago, but they always stay remained in our hearts. We are planning to have one soon.

—คุณเกลียดใครหรือสิ่งใด?

—Business partners with betrayal, lies and unacceptable manner. I can't tolerate those people, and can't deal with them anymore as it happens to be the worst time in my life.

—สิ่งที่ดีที่สุดในชีวิตคือ:

—When my son was born.

—สิ่งที่น่ารำคาญที่สุดในชีวิตคือ:

—Dealing with business partners and friends who betrayed me.

—มีสิ่งใดรอบตัวคุณที่คุณอยากเปลี่ยนแปลงหรือไม่?

—I would like to redesign my website, restart blogging, and keep up everything in timely manner.

—คุณอยากเปลี่ยนอะไรในตัวคุณเอง?

—I need to put something on when I am working at home.
Seriously, I need to reshape my body.

—คุณต้องการเปลี่ยนอะไรในโลก?

—Get rid of terrorists and dictators, and provide aids to those who are in desperate life situation.

—คุณสามารถให้เคล็ดลับสองสามข้อสำหรับช่างภาพมือใหม่ได้หรือไม่?

—Learn, practise and gain lots of experience to become a true artist, not a person with a good show-off camera. Most importantly, try to understand what this day means to the wedded couple and people at the wedding, and your role there.

—ถ้าเอเลี่ยนบุกโลกแล้วคุณเป็นคนแรกที่พวกมันพบ คุณจะบอกอะไรกับเอเลี่ยนพวกนั้น?

—"Do you need a photographer to document your landing and presence? The session will be free, however, you need to sign a media release form." LOL

—ถ้าคุณถูกเรียกไปถ่ายทำภาพยนตร์ จะเป็นภาพยนตร์ประเภทใด?

—I would like to photograph an epic love story, war and drama.

—พรุ่งนี้ฉันจะไปทำสิ่งนี้...

—Tomorrow, I will go to a wedding and photograph the most amazing day of someone's life.