First off, I love doing family photography in Hong Kong, even though I am better known for my work in luxury weddings and VIP events. Over the years and numerous family photo shoots, I’ve come to realize that Hong Kong is probably one of the best cities in the world to be a professional family photographer. Here are seven reasons why:
There are loads of families here
There are several different tricks for shooting moving objects, each of which will result in a slightly different final image. Remember though, no matter how many hot tips you read, photographing motion will always be part technique, part art. Be sure to practice and independently experiment to get the look and feel you’re after.
If you’re considering a pre-wedding photo shoot, as is all the rage these days, wrap your eyes around this blog. I recently teamed up with the young and very talented Farshad Studios in a pre-wedding photo and video shoot for soon-to-be-newlyweds Cyrus and Katy at Laguna Beach, Los Angeles.
If you’re not Chinese or acquainted with modern Chinese marriage customs, it can be rather puzzling to see a woman in a bridal gown and full makeup pounding pavements in her sneakers while being followed by a sweating man in a suit, an entourage of stylists, and a camera crew. No, this isn’t a magazine shoot or a film set - you’ve stumbled across a couple taking pre-wedding photographs.
Whether you’re an actor, a yoga teacher or a CEO, a decent headshot is an essential marketing tool in your professional arsenal, one that could make the difference between landing a gig or not. While it may seem like the simplest of photography tasks - it’s only the head after all - I’ve learnt through my many years as a professional photographer in Hong Kong that taking the perfect headshot isn’t as easy as it looks.
On April 16, 2017, Hong Kong was showered in a shimmer of sequins and leg-shaking as DA-BANGG, the most epic Bollywood live tour on the planet, came to the city for one night only. As the official event photographer this was by far the biggest and most prestigious medley of superstars that have come across my lens to date!
7 Hong Kong-specific photography tips
Hong Kong is one of the most photographed cities in the world, so how does one go about capturing its glory? As a professional photographer based in the city, I’d like to share with you a few Hong Kong-specific tips for taking great photos in our mega metropolis.
Think about what is uniquely Hong Kong and may not last forever
Hollywood Glam to Bollywood Beauty
A fashion icon. A celebrity makeup artist. A passionate photographer. Put them together for 2 hours in a Jakarta mansion and see what they come up with. Here's how it went down.
An epic night of entertainment awaits Hong Kong and all those who are passionate about music, dance and life! Brought to you by Revel Events and the amazing Shroff family, the show is co-ordinated, scripted and directed by JA Events LLP and Sohail Khan Entertainment.
Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable and amazing days of your entire life, yet at the same time, it will also be an overwhelming experience! Choosing the perfect photographer can be a daunting task in itself, so here are some simple steps that may help!