20 Questions with photographer, Tony Yang
Ninja June 23rd, 2007
Good mornin’ everyone! Happy Saturday. =) I’d like to introduce y’all to my friend, Tony. He graciously let me interview him for my lil’ bloggie. Thanks, Tony!
Tony and I both went to Mason Gross. I have fond memories of watching him do his magic in Photoshop, eating dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in his kitchen, and watching his face light up when he bought some new crazy gadget. He’s sort of a myth and legend among our classmates. “Oh, Tony? Did you hear he’s shooting for FHM now?” “I heard he’s got a gig in Jamaica.” “I think he’s in Paris.” “I heard he’s booked 22 weekends in a row for weddings.”
Haha, Tony’s just “Tony Bologna” to me. He’s incredibly talented and just a tad shy. But I think that’s why his models feel so comfortable around him. I remember he used to draw these great nudes in his Figure Drawing class, and even the model’s boyfriend would be totally comfortable with Tony seeing his gal with nothing more than a smile on. But I digress…
1) First question is always the easy one: what’s your full name and age?
Tony Yang, 25.
2) Are you content/happy right now?
Yes, quite. Can’t ask for more.
3) What’s in your fridge?
Lunchables.
4) If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Flying of course.
5) What are your favorite movies or albums?
I never have favorite things, I just make them up to answer questions. The Story of Us.
6) And favorite artists?
None really. I don’t follow anyone.
7) What/who inspires you?
The Internet.
What’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen?
God and his works.
9) Please describe your photographing process. Do you sketch out poses before hand/have a set of images in mind, or do you just sort of work it out during the photo shoot?
I come up with ideas/concepts during the shoot, based on what the model brings. Sometimes I will get ideas from browsing photos online before the shoot.
10) Do you make your bed in the morning?
Never.
11) What was your favorite childhood toy, and do you still have it?
Transformers of course. They’re all lost.
12) Do you daydream?
All the time.
13) Is there anything you’d change about yourself?
Not having such a monotone voice.
14) If you weren’t photographing, what would you be doing?
Driving.
15) Do you have any hobbies?
Driving.
16) Favorite Photoshop trick?
Nice try. Just kidding. I always like to desaturate, then color balance my images, and a little vignetting always helps.
17) Most memorable photo shoot?
On-location photoshoot in Orlando FL with the girl that got me started in this business.
18) What’s the worst pick-up line that somebody’s used on you?
I’ve never been picked up. Snif.
19) Are you who you thought you’d be when you were younger?
Not at all.
20) Any advice for budding photographers?
Don’t stop shooting. Not a single month has gone by in the last 4 years where I haven’t taken photos. If nothing comes to you, go find something. Learn the film process before jumping directly into digital and worry about post processing later.
Thanks again, Tony!!! =)
Here are Tony’s picks from the shots that he’s taken:
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