Professional Certificate in Studio Photography

Programme Objectives

1. facilitate learners' critical evaluation of the photography industry in the theoretical and technical aspects; 
2. strengthen learners' ability to incorporate technical and conceptual competences in their photography works;
3. provide learners with the opportunity to understand the current practices in the commercial photography industry; and
4. enable learners to apply acquired knowledge and skills to create professional portfolio for presentation to different targeted clients, such as fashion, product, editorial, advertising, and wedding photography.

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Professional Trainers

▌ Carl TSANG 曾嘉樂

A Hong Kong-based photographer, a member of Asia Region’s most prestigious photography Institute - Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers (HKIPP) and the chief photographer of CT Creative & Production. Carl focuses mainly on portraits, still life, and landscapes for his clients.

He started working with the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong in 2013 to photograph the beauty of Taiwan. In using his professional photographic skills, he managed to combine beautiful scenic views, local culture, and tourism elements into his photographs to show a different Taiwan to the public.

On the other hand, Carl has held a number of Solo Photography Exhibitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, SuperStar Virgo, and Eslite Bookstore in Hong Kong to promote Taiwan Tourism and Photography. At the same time, he was invited by many brands as a speaker and writer in many talks and columns in various magazines and Internet media. Since 2016, Carl has held regular talks in Eslite Bookstore and shared his knowledge of Tourism and Photography with the public. Due to his contribution to Taiwan Tourism, he has received awards from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong for consecutive 3 years from 2014 to 2016.

▌ Martin WONG 黃若萌

One of the few jewellery photographers in Hong Kong and a graduate of the Brooks Institute in the USA. Driven by a passion for excellence, Martin further honed his skills as a Professional Colorist through specialized training at Colour.Training in Los Angeles, USA. As the owner and director of dg2 Pro Limited, his client list includes auction houses and jewellery companies such as Christie's, Moussaieff, Boghossian, Etcetera, and Dehres.

Recognized as the nominated jewellery photographer for Christie's, Martin's outstanding work has garnered widespread acclaim from multiple jewellery companies and auction companies.

With an in-depth understanding of lighting techniques and a strong aesthetic sense, Martin’s expertise extends beyond jewellery photography, encompassing diverse specialities such as still life, food and the operation of both cameras and films.

▌ Daniel TAM 譚家枬

A renowned wedding photographer based in Hong Kong, Daniel was honored as one of the Top 20 Photographers on the Web in 2016.

His pre-wedding albums for celebrities such as Grace Wong (王君馨), Timmy Hung (洪天明) and Janet Chow(周家蔚), Kayi Cheung (張嘉兒), Patrick Tang (鄧健泓) and Sukie Shek (石詠莉) are characterized by an alluring and dramatic flair.

Beyond his expertise in wedding photography, Daniel's versatility has led him to participate in a diverse array of projects, including commercial shoots, large-scale production, film productions, and advertising media production. He collaborated with China Fordoo Holdings Limited on a lookbook shoot featuring the actor Joe Ma (馬德鐘), and lent his skills to the 'Save the Children' charity campaign in 2016, capturing images of its ambassador, Donnie Yen (甄子丹).

Daniel's extraordinary work has attracted international acclaim, with Exquisite Publishing inviting him for a featured interview in Asia Dreams, where he was described as an inspirational figure in Asia. Daniel’s professionalism is not only a guarantee of quality but also a symbol of beauty.

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