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Hanson Fong Gallery

Photograher Spotlight Questionnaire

1. Which photographers have influenced your work?

Rocky Gumn and Al Gilbert.

2. What is the one thing about the photography business that you wish you had learned earlier in your career

Keep good dates on past and current customers.

3. What advice would you give someone thinking about starting a career in photography?

Study Marketing Skills.

4. Where do you get your inspiration for photography? How do you generate fresh ideas?

Attend seminars and week long classes and I look at magazines.

5. What is your most memorable photo or photo shoot that you have done?

PJ Carlesimo - Former Coach of the Golden State Warriors.

6. What other piece of equipment (besides a camera or a computer) do you always have on a shoot?

Portable flash and pocket wizard remote.

7. Please name five important accessories you always carry with you on a shoot?

758 sekonic meter, pocket wizard, tripod, portable flash, reflector, and of course ez-steps.

8. If you could be in any other profession than photography, what would you like to be?

Teacher of photography.

Learn More about Hanson Fong

Hanson Fong

Hanson Fong of San Francisco, California, is globally recognized as one of the premier wedding portrait photographers in the industry today. With more than 30 years of experience, Hanson has earned the Photographic Degree's of Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman. He is also a member of the prestigious and world-renown Society of XXV as well as Canon's Explorers of Light.

Hanson photographic experience and educational credentials are unsurpassed. As an awardwinning wedding photographer and instructor, Hanson is on the cutting edge of photography. His work sets the standard for Wedding photographers around the world. Although Hanson and his work are world renowned, he enjoys being near his roots. Hanson regularly shares his techniques that apply to both art and photojournalistic photography. In his course The Art and Magic of Posing & Lighting (How to be a Complete Photographer) he demonstrates the Classic 10 Poses that he pioneered. Live shooting demonstrations and hands on posing technics are illustrated with large screen projections of past work which is complemented by his animated personality.

Hanson has lectured at every major school of photography across America and has been invited to speak at various national and international conventions. His work and talent are recognized throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. He has been displayed in the Hall of Fame, Epcot Center, and the ASP Traveling Loan. Hanson's images have been seen in numerous publications including, American Photo, Bridal Guide, Popular Photography, Rangefinder, Studio Photography, and Professional Photographer. The quality of his work is refected in the aesthetic appeal found in each of his photographs.