Vincent Lai - Photographer Profile #1
On your wedding day there are many professionals all trying to do their job to the best of their ability. It isn't always easy trying to co-ordinate everything but at Encore Media we pride ourselves on our ability to establish strong continuing relationships with our industry peers, particularly photographers.
We have been very fortunate to be able to work with some of the best photographers in the industry and have decided that we will introduce some of them on our blog. I would love to hear your feedback on this idea.
For those that visit our blog regularly you will already know of our first "interviewee". I hope you enjoy this little insight.
Photographer Profile #1:
Vincent Lai - www.vincentlai.com.au
Today we will be introducing the work of Vincent Lai Photography. I have known Vincent for a number of years and he is not only one of the most decent guys I know but his work is also of the highest quality.
Q1: Tell us about yourself.
Microbiologist in my previous career, worked at Sydney University for over 10 year. My girlfriend (wife now) bought me my first slr and after capturing a few rolls of film the passion started :) I love to spend more time with my family.
Q2: What are your most proud of accomplishing so far in your life?
Able to document all the special couples on their wedding day. Being my own boss and loving full time photography.
Q3: When and why did you begin wedding photography?
That was 10 years ago, I started with film and now I am fully digital. No particular reason, it was a natural progression after finding that it was fun capturing friends weddings.
Q4: What inspires you when you shoot weddings and why?
Hmmm...I don't know really..I just get a buzz every time i pick up my camera. Maybe is the found moments I see through the lens.
Q5: Who or what influenced your photography over the years?
I love looking at other photographers images..that gives me inspiration. One of my favorite site for inspiration is the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) @ www.wpja.com
Q6: What do you consider the most challenging aspect of shooting weddings?
Delivering consistent results at every wedding.
Q7: What is your greatest strength as a photographer?
Capturing moments as it happens.
Q8: Tell us your latest news?
Not much happening in my life...too busy with post processing and album designs. 2009 is is a very busy year. It was great receiving Gold and Silver awards at the recent Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA).
Q9: Can you share some of your favourite photos and explain why you like each one?
I don't have any favorite ones...but here are some recent wedding photojournalism images that I like
01. love the enthusiastic guest laying on the ground trying to capture the brides garter
02. the facial expression on the brides face is classic - "Pain"
03. all the attention was on the "Mother of the Bride"
04. real reaction after the ceremony as husband and wife
Q10: Where do you see yourself in five years?
5 year...still documenting weddings. Enjoying life and some travelling.
Q11: When you wish to end your career, stop photography and look back on your life, what thoughts would you like to have?
That is a long time away...haven't really thought about it. The one thing I enjoy is the look on my clients faces when they see there images the first time.
Q12: How can couples get in contact with you and see more of your work?
Check out my website @ www.vincentlai.com.au and especially my BLOG @ www.vlblog.net. It is a running journal of my work, and I put photos up there from every wedding I photograph, you can really get a sense of my documentary style.
And lastly, just to show that we are still a video blog afterall, here is a clip from a wedding that Vincent and I shot together.
Labels: Vincent Lai, Wedding Video and Photo
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