3rd place
bronze star award
Joe Lai
taiwan 
title
Red
An old temple was chosen for the shoot location to reflect the aspects of the character.
Specializes in crafting beautiful and romantic images that showcase the grandeur and aesthetic of portraits and weddings. By skilfully utilizing the surrounding landscape and architecture, he creates dramatic and striking images.
Joe's work has been recognized on an international level, earning him numerous awards, including first-place honours at prestigious photography competitions such as WPPI, IPA, MPI, WPE, ND Awards, One Eyeland, AsiaWPA, FAPA, and PPAC. He has been honoured with over 400 international awards, a testament to his skill and dedication as a photographer.
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entry description
This work presented contemporary wedding possibilities in an unorthodox way. Taking the key elements of traditional Chinese weddings and the Chinese opera, I interpreted them in a modern way—the red tailored cheongsam represents the essence of a Chinese wedding, and the heavy makeup with a coronet symbolize the Chinese opera. The added veil resembles a conventional idea of a wedding—dreamlike and romantic.An old temple was chosen for the shoot location to reflect the aspects of the character.
about the photographer
Joe is a self-taught photographer with a keen eye for capturing life's most precious moments. Nurtured in the bustling streets of Taiwan, photography has always held a special place in Joe's heart. Through a steep learning curve and persistent practice, he has honed his photography to a level of proficiency.Specializes in crafting beautiful and romantic images that showcase the grandeur and aesthetic of portraits and weddings. By skilfully utilizing the surrounding landscape and architecture, he creates dramatic and striking images.
Joe's work has been recognized on an international level, earning him numerous awards, including first-place honours at prestigious photography competitions such as WPPI, IPA, MPI, WPE, ND Awards, One Eyeland, AsiaWPA, FAPA, and PPAC. He has been honoured with over 400 international awards, a testament to his skill and dedication as a photographer.
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