理解摄影
從喜歡攝影，到為什麼攝影，再到如何攝影是一段艱難的路程。喜歡攝影不代表理解攝影的內在本質。這幾年，從選擇拍攝對象以及按下快門瞬間的決定性時刻來看，我已經進步了；照片內容從空洞到具體，從表像到內涵，每次拍攝都會有些收穫。
當選出作品時，我又開始否定自己，反思作品的拍攝目的。為什麼攝影？就我目前的境界理解攝影，我認為攝影表述內心。眼睛每天需要看到無數景觀和物件，有幾件可以記在腦中？留在記憶的一定是那些值得觀察的或者與眾不同的事件或人物；內心所想也會通過攝影表述。觀察被拍攝目標，發現值得記憶的現像是攝影的基本要素，其實當這樣思考問題時，我已經可以拍到具有個性或有思想的照片了。這就是我為什麼要攝影的原因–自己所想與眾不同。這才是我。能夠做到具個性的思考的確不容易，攝影要求拍攝者必須在瞬間決定內容和畫面，還有相關技術問題必須在片刻解決。因此考驗了拍攝者平時所用功夫，偷懶的或者走捷徑的無法做到瞬間決定。
當對攝影進一步理解時，我便開始不斷否定自己，不是全部否定，但至少是部分否定。我感到自己仍然在學習的初級階段。對於影像注入理念，表述一種想法、狀態、意境或者時空，使作品不但成為記錄，更重要的是要成為藝術作品，這才是我要追求的結果。攝影藝術有別於其他藝術表現形式，運用器械對光和色合理組合便能表述，因此攝影不能失去現場或記錄的特徵。我的作品最終欲達到的目標是記錄作品不失考究的光影、色彩和構圖因素，藝術作品注重色彩組合和非常規構圖。當然，無論記錄還是藝術作品，思想和主體絕不可空洞無味。
Understanding Photography
The journey from loving photography to understanding its intrinsic nature, and then to mastering how to photograph, is a challenging one. Liking photography does not equate to grasping its deeper essence. Over the past few years, I have made progress in selecting subjects and capturing decisive moments when pressing the shutter. The content of my photos has evolved from being hollow to more concrete, from surface-level to meaningful; each shoot brings some level of insight.
When choosing my works, I often find myself doubting my choices and reflecting on the purpose behind each shot. Why photography? Based on my current understanding, I believe photography expresses the inner self. Our eyes encounter countless landscapes and objects daily; how many can we truly remember? Those that linger in memory are typically noteworthy or unique events or individuals. What we think inside can also be articulated through photography. Observing the subject and identifying memorable phenomena are fundamental elements of photography. When I approach it this way, I find I can capture photos that have personality or depth. This is why I pursue photography—to express what I think uniquely. That is who I am.
Achieving such personalized thought is not easy; photography demands that the photographer make instant decisions about content and composition, while also addressing technical issues in a fleeting moment. This tests the photographer’s preparation and dedication; those who cut corners or take shortcuts cannot make effective decisions in an instant.
As I deepen my understanding of photography, I start to continually question myself—not completely, but at least in part. I feel I am still in the early stages of learning. Infusing ideas into images, expressing a thought, state, mood, or sense of time and space is crucial. My goal is for my work to be more than mere documentation; it should aspire to be art. The art of photography is distinct from other artistic expressions; it allows for the rational combination of light and color through equipment. Thus, photography should not lose its characteristics of capturing reality or documentation. Ultimately, I aim for my work to reflect careful consideration of light, shadow, color, and composition. While both documentation and artistic expression are important, the thoughts and subjects must never be hollow or bland.