Tag:photography
In this episode of The Camera Doesn’t Matter podcast, Sean Gallagher speaks to Malaysian photographer, Stefen Chow and discusses with him the making of some of his most iconic photos. From humble beginnings as an engineering student in Singapore, Stefen’s career took off when he returned from the summit of Mount Everest with photos that would change his life. As an aspiring photojournalist based in Beijing, he photographed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei which earned him a World Press Photo portrait […]
In this video, I want to share with you 5 steps to help you improve YOUR photography this year. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photographer, to give you advice to how you can FINALLY take your photography to a new level. In summary, here are my 5 steps to elevate your photography game this year: 1) Introduction 2) Forget About Equipment 3) Focus on Fundamentals 4) Get Inspired 5) Start a Photo Story 6) Seek Constructive […]
In this video, I want to share with you five advanced composition techniques that professional photographers use to enhance the impact of their images. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photojournalist and filmmaker, to give you advice to how you can take your photography to a new level using these tips. By knowing and understanding these techniques, I hope you can use them to improve your images. In summary, here are my 5 advanced composition techniques to […]
In this video, I want to share with you 5 tips to help you learn how to use environmental portraits as a way to enhance the impact of your images of people. I use this style of portraiture as part of my work as a professional photojournalist, and I want to share this advice with you to help take your portraits to a new level. 📷 What’s Inside: 1) Intro 2) What is an Environmental Portrait? 3) Give Your Subject […]
In this video, I want to share with you five tips that I know will help improve your street photography. I draw upon my 15+ years as a professional photojournalist to give you advice to how you can take your street photography to a new level using these tips. By knowing and understanding these techniques and mindsets, I hope you can also use them to improve your images. In summary, here are my 5 advanced composition techniques to elevate your […]
In this video, you will learn the 5 composition techniques that I used in the making of my photo-story, ‘Jakarta – The Sinking City’, published with National Geographic. These insights are not just tips—they are career-tested techniques that have shaped my approach to capturing life’s unscripted moments. Each segment offers in-depth insights, helping you not only take better photos but also understand the mindset of a professional in the field. 📷 What’s In The Video: 1) Introduction to Composition 2) […]
I received this question recently and it’s a question I have been asked a number of times before, so thought I would share my answers that I gave here with all of you. Taking images for National Geographic is a goal for many and is seen as one of the pinnacles of the profession. When I was starting out, it was a dream for me too. I adored the work of photographers like Steve McCurry, Alex Webb, Jodi Cobb and […]
Two of my images appear in the article, “China’s northern floods show need for climate adaptation strategy”, on the China Dialogue website this past month. The two images were taken recently in the immediate aftermath of the floods which hit Beijing after record rains. “The downpours had severe consequences. Over five million people were affected across Hebei and Beijing, with 62 killed and 34 missing. Infrastructure was also damaged, and the economic toll across Hebei approached 100 billion yuan (US$13.7 […]
I am pleased to share the news that this image titled ‘After the Flood – Beijing’ has been shortlisted as part of The British Photography Awards 2023. This image was taken in the immediate aftermath of the recent floods in Beijing, China and the story connects to the rise in extreme weather events we are seeing around the world as a result of the climate crisis. You can learn more about this story HERE
I’m pleased to be able to share that the new National Geographic TV documentary titled “Road to Carbon Neutrality”, is now being screened in China on TV and online streaming apps. If you’re in China, the documentary can be viewed now on apps such as Tencent, Youku, iQiyi, Mango TV, Bilibli etc. Just search for 零碳之路 to find it. International release on National Geographic coming soon. Check your local listings. China has committed to peaking carbon emission by 2030 and […]