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1Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?
My name is Chih Hsuan Hung but you can just call me Jerry! I was born and raised in my home country but I have lived in Canada for a few years.
2Where did you study photography?
I am a self-taught photographer who pick up my knowledge of photography from a variety of media like books, exhibitions, videos, and from the ones I have met in life.
3Do you remember your first shot? What was it?
My first shot should be a random moment with my parents with a CCD or film when I was a kid.
4What equipment do you use?
I currently shoot with a Sony A7m4 with either a Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GMii, a Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GMii, or a Sony 50mm F1.4 GM.
5What compliment inspired/touched you the most?
It was when someone showed me how firmly one could believe in my works and photos when I self-questioned myself.
6What inspires your unique storytelling?
For me, my works during my time from university might play a role in my style of storytelling in photography. As someone who graduated with a bachelor of communication degree, my academic works often emphasizes on the contrast between two entities or expressions, such as time and space; movement and stillness; modern and historic; rise and falls; bold and slim, etc. These elements has transferred to my style of story-telling in the photography realm.
7What THREE (3) words describe your photography style?
Magical, subtle and fine.
8Congratulations! As the winner of the MUSE Photography Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?
Being recognized in the MUSE Photography Awards really means a lot to me. I'd like to thank everyone who participated for putting all the works and a special thanks to all the juries for recognizing my works.
Moreover, I'd like to thank IAA for creating this platform so that people from all around the world get an opportunity to see all these amazing works.
9How has winning an award developed your career?
I might consider becoming a professional photographer now that I have won! I guess it's life changing to a certain degree.
10Name 1-3 photographers who have inspired you.
Linksphotograph, Macus Ong and Brian Pham.
11What was the best piece of advice you were given starting out, by a mentor or your role model?
Start taking photos!
12What advice would you give someone who would like to become a photographer today?
Start taking photos. Think outside the box and try out all different techniques. Put in the work and believe in yourself!
13What is your key to success? Any parting words of wisdom?
I believe in my hard works but I am also willing to learn from the advices and critics I get.
14Anything else you would like to add to the interview?
For me, sometimes it is to wait for a moment, and for other times it's to chase for a moment. However, no matter which it is, as photographers we capture the very unique moments to share with the world.
Winning Entries
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal | 2024
The Great Harbor Bridge | 2024
Wave Symphony | 2024
Chih Hsuan Hung
Chih Hsuan Hung, also known as Jerry, was born and raised in his home country before moving to Canada. A self-taught photographer, he acquired his skills through books, exhibitions, videos, and interactions with fellow photographers.
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