{"id":19718,"date":"2023-07-27T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=19718"},"modified":"2023-07-24T08:58:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T08:58:27","slug":"interview-with-ines-leong-from-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-ines-leong-from-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Ines Leong from United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ines Leong is an aspiring architectural photographer based in New York City and is inspired when she gets to know the project process and the effort involved helps shapes her vision of the image including the intent of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello, I’m Ines Leong, an architectural photographer based in New York City. My beginning to photography was a complete fluke. I had to take an elective course for my college degree in Computer Science before entering a 4-year university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The music class I wanted to take was cancelled and Photography 101 was the only class available that summer. I enrolled and liked it so much that I delayed my admittance that fall and switched my major completely by winter that year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. Where did you study photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I studied photography at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t remember my first shot but I remember I have roll after roll of film of this building in San Francisco which no longer exists. The mixed-use building, its mural of a One-Way sign that says \u201cSky,\u201d and its context fascinated me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What equipment do you use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use various selections of tilt-shift lenses from Canon. I don\u2019t usually light an interior space, but I have a set of Profoto B10s on standby just in case I need to fill in some light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. What compliment inspired\/touched you the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeing images I took having a life of their own and being seen is the best compliment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6. What inspires your unique storytelling?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to know the project process and all the effort involved motivates me to ensure my photo rings true to the intent of the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7. What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s more of a phase but consists of three words: Best Case Scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8. Congratulations! As the winner of the MUSE Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are overwhelmed with joy at the recognition of all the intensive work of pre-planning, schlepping all the gear, and waiting patiently for the right moment to take the photo. Sometimes a photo can look effortless, and people often think you show up and press the shutter. But in reality, there is a lot more to it than expensive professional gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9. Can you explain a bit about the winning work you entered into the 2023 MUSE Photography Awards, and why you chose to enter this project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project was, by far, one of the most memorable processes. Extensive pre-planning was involved due to the location and limited information given. A lot of gut-wrenching moments were part of the documentation: bad weather, lights not being turned on, the hours of operations, etc. Nonetheless, we did our best, anticipated the possible outcomes, and had contingency plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10. How has winning an award developed your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the recognization is the icing on the cake, I hope I will continue to create great imagery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11. Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ho Fan and Berenice Abbott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12. What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an iteration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13. What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep at it like practicing the scale on any musical instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14. What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an endurance race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15. How do you stay in that space of being receptive to new information and knowledge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be curious about everything and be open to learning new things. Even if sometimes the new thing has nothing to do with what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The function of the Meixi Urban Helix is to provide a public space for residents and visitors to get a glimpse \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Photography Awards<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Glenn Goldman from the United States, the Category Winner of the 2023 MUSE Photography Awards. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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