Pint Club & Friends

Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hello, my name is Feng Chaowei. Everyone calls me Xiao Chao. I have been a photographer for two years, I have worked in a coffee company and an advertising photography studio, and I am currently setting up my own studio.

How did you get into photography? I was doing graphic design before and knew some basics of photography. It started about 18 years ago, when the leader asked me if I was interested in photography, from there I started to learn about the lightings and photography equipments. I’m still learning, this is a very interesting journey.

Did you always want to be a photographer?  Yes, but there are also many new creative methods I would like to try in the future, such as animation, design, 3D, etc. I believe it will add to the photography creation.

How do you get inspired?  I get inspiration from things around me. I like to encounter unexpected things when I wander around in the laneways.

What is you dream project? Something I have never done before. A breakthrough project that helps to define my style.

What are you passionate about besides photography? Skateboarding, I have a sense of freedom, and gaming – League of Legends. I also read books. I’m reading Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, which is a book about art that is easier to read and understand.

Can you share with us a corner of your home where you feel relaxed? Maybe the messy desk is the most relaxing place for me.

What is your go to gelato flavor? Pistachio.

What gelato flavor would you invent? Tomato, an umami flavor.