攝影是一種生活方式 Photography is a way of life

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攝影是我的生活方式，我選擇的，也知道這樣的生活方式不是一般的詭異。說道詭異，是因為攝影既是藝術也是娛樂，既是愛好也是專業，既是清純也是商業，矛盾的集合體。參加影展，讀者見面會，出版畫冊，該做的都做了，下一步是否要涉足商業攝影，我就開始頭痛。我對於商業攝影一竅不通，也懶得收了錢被人催，一點靈感都沒。可是，不走這條路，作品就只能孤芳自賞，永遠整齊地擺在地窖了，等待若干世紀後有人發現它的價值。

台灣和日本出版社已經約了本月商談合作事宜，我既興奮也很擔心，因為進入市場的我就像一隻鄉下的老鼠進城膽戰心驚。我恐懼、戰慄，我不知每一步意味著什麼。我擔心創作的靈魂消失，也擔心被金錢左右。相比較以前的工作室，現在的大了很多，影棚也很專業，還有畫廊。看來潛意識指引我進入商業攝影，現代社會的現實必須面對。切 格瓦那說，“要面對現實，要忠於理想”。

我的夢是純淨的，現在必須來到現實。我彷徨、猶豫不決，不安的心每天不安。

Photography is my way of life, a choice I’ve made, and I know this lifestyle is somewhat peculiar. It’s peculiar because photography is both an art and entertainment, a hobby and a profession, pure and commercial—a contradiction in itself. I’ve participated in exhibitions, reader meet-ups, and published photo books; I’ve done all that. Now, I’m left wondering whether I should venture into commercial photography, and that thought gives me a headache. I know nothing about commercial photography, and I’m reluctant to take money only to be pressured by others, feeling devoid of inspiration. However, if I don’t take this path, my work will be left to admire in solitude, neatly arranged in a cellar, waiting for centuries until someone discovers its value.

Publishers from Taiwan and Japan have scheduled meetings this month to discuss potential collaboration. I feel both excited and anxious because stepping into the market feels like a country mouse entering the city, trembling with fear. I am terrified and quaking, unsure of what each step means. I worry about losing the soul of my creativity and being swayed by money. Compared to my previous studio, my current space is much larger, with a professional studio and even a gallery. It seems that my subconscious is guiding me toward commercial photography, a reality I must confront in modern society. Che Guevara said, “Face reality, be true to your ideals.”

My dream is pure, but now I must confront reality. I am lost and indecisive, and my restless heart feels uneasy every day.

理解攝影 Understanding Photography

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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.

攝影–一個人的狂歡 Photography—A Solo Celebration

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當我決心轉入職業攝影時，我意識到是該放棄很多東西了。很多人談到放棄，只是說說而已，人們對物質的追求永無止境。也許有人說我已經富有，不需要再努力掙錢，所以有錢有閒可以專注與攝影。其實這是兩碼事，對於攝影的追求不以貧富而論，什麼相機都可以拍出作品，手機就是最好例證，更不用說很多人至少可以買得起傻瓜機。至於是否把它作為職業的追求，使用什麼相機會可能是因素之一，但是不是最主要的因素。我認為，攝影是個性的體現，它表現自我和每一瞬間自然界和物體的變化。在同一場景的條件下，光在變化，時刻影響作品的構成；拍攝者對於光的認識結合其素養創作出千奇萬變的畫面。這就是攝影的自我。所以，觀點很重要，攝影者想在環面中表述什麼。如果一個環面或者一個時期的畫面可以表述攝影者的心情，那麼這就是成功和出色。攝影是孤獨的藝術，不適合群體創作，因為群體的很多因素會影響攝影者捕捉瞬間即逝的光影以及光影所反映的觀點。我的師傅李川曾經對我說，攝影的靈魂是“觀點”。我一直銘記在心。現在當我要以此為職業時，我感到這種孤獨的藝術帶來的快樂，一個人的狂歡到來了。

When I decided to pursue professional photography, I realized I had to give up a lot of things. Many people talk about sacrifice, but for them, it’s just talk; the pursuit of material wealth is never-ending. Some might say that since I am already wealthy, I don’t need to work hard to make money, allowing me the leisure to focus on photography. However, that’s a different matter. The pursuit of photography isn’t determined by wealth; any camera can produce work, and a smartphone is the best example of this. Moreover, many people can at least afford a simple point-and-shoot camera.

Whether or not to pursue photography as a profession may involve the type of camera used, but this is not the main factor. I believe photography is a reflection of personality, expressing oneself and capturing the ever-changing nature of the world and objects. Even in the same scene, the changing light constantly influences the composition of a work; the photographer’s understanding of light, combined with their skills, creates a multitude of images. This is the essence of photography.

Thus, perspective is crucial. What does the photographer want to convey in their work? If an image or a period can express the photographer’s emotions, then that’s success and excellence. Photography is a solitary art; it is not suited for group creation, as various external factors can impact the photographer’s ability to capture fleeting light and shadow, as well as the viewpoint they wish to express. My mentor, Li Chuan, once told me that the soul of photography is “perspective.” I have always kept that in mind. Now that I am pursuing this as a profession, I feel the joy that this solitary art brings—it’s a solo celebration.

攝影的人孤獨

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我從來不孤獨，卻因為心的孤獨而孤獨，於是我成為攝影的人。我欲看到美好、醜惡、真實和虛偽，因此注定攝影使我孤獨。孤獨的心和孤獨的身成為孤獨的我。我曾經執著和專一，惦念那份純潔的美，那份我心中至高無上的追尋，如同惦念母親飄著的裹著我的愛。直到我呆呆地意識到，原來生活如此複雜，我被顛覆。我從此孤獨，孤獨地走完這段路。我依然認為母親的愛時刻裹著我那個孤獨的心。相機的快門敲擊著孤獨，使我感到一絲活著的慰寄。冰冷的金屬機殼溫暖著我，鋒利的鏡片瞬間划破凝固的色彩，帶給我片片精彩。我繼續著孤獨。

感恩

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感恩
如果一个人知道感恩，那么他的路畅通无阻，因为会有更多的人帮助他。这些人不求回报，却明白那个他们曾经帮过人也会如此对待他人。不是所有的人都可以把握机会，一定有人给予机会。不要认为把机会给予别人的人比应利用他人或谋利或盘剥，他的给予与他人获取不能同日而语。我知感恩，因我以为人性本善，我得到机遇必需为此付出劳动。我非不劳而获之辈，今日机会意味我的未来。我以真诚回报爱我的人、给我机会的人、帮助我的人和扶助我的人，虽然他们不求回报，也不想回报，可是感恩可以被接受。感恩的方式不一定是物质，爱的付出、关心、呵护、支持和扶助，只要是发自内心的都是感恩。懂得感恩的人太少，很多人变得自私，崇尚物质，那么他们的路子也会越走越窄。学会感恩，知道感恩其实就是学会如何在江湖混。