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Joseph Lai, a publicist and amateur photographer, is inspired by his father’s photography and the pandemic-forced home working. He learned photography basics and experimented while shooting. He also studies fellow artists’ work, including famous photographers, for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview With The 2023 New York Photography Awards Winner<\/strong> \u2013 Joseph Lai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I am Joseph Lai, a full-time publicist and amateur photographer. I was heavily influenced by my father, Cheng Ying Lai, who is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at Taiwan’s 2022 Golden Horse Film Festival. I’ve always been fascinated by the behind-the-scenes photos taken on location when he was filming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I started taking photography seriously during the pandemic when I was forced to work from home. I also took some classes at local universities where I learned the basics and took the time to go out, shoot, and experiment. You can also see me often at local photo bookstores and exhibitions studying other people’s work (famous or not). A lot of inspiration comes from fellow artists (not just photographers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

If I had to go back, it was with point-and-shoot at family gatherings. I would not call it “photographic work,” but rather “personal memories.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

I’m shooting with a Fuji X-T4. I use Sigma 18 – 50, F2.8 as my daily carry. However, when I go out to shoot, I tend to favor prime lenses. In particular, Fuji 56mm LM WR F1.2, Fuji 23mm WR F2.0, Voigtlander Ultron 27mm F2.0, and Voigtlander Ultron APO 35mm F2.0. The manual lens allows me to slow down and enjoy taking photos.
I also shoot with a Nikon F3 from time to time. It’s more for the enjoyment of analog photography, so I’m not too critical of the result of those photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning Entry<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I remembered the delight I had when the bell rang signaling the end of a school day. I spotted this boy running towards me and was lucky to have …. (Read more at New York Photography Awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this article<\/a> from Carlos Guevara of The Wake, the 2023 Silver Winner from the New York Photography Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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