We were lucky to catch up with JK WONG recently and have shared our conversation below.
JK , thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
Keep reading books everyday and travel once two months
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
Chinese-born, Los Angeles based fashion photographer JK Wong is not one to shy away from being bold and dramatic. Exaggerated poses, saturated colors, orgasmic expressions layered onto fantasies with a sexual undertones. JK’s images are an euphoric experience. She sees her photography as a way to celebrate the female form and fashion, giving fashion clients an opportunity to elevate the women they dress as playful and desirable but also powerful and hungry.
JK is one of China’s rising stars. Her imagery can be also found in Vogue, covers of Harpers Bazaar, Playboy, Lofficiel, Glamour, Grazia, and others.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I started learning to play musical instruments since I was 3 years old, and my parents also send me to art school to learning drawing when i was 4yo. At the age of 10, I started to learn how to paint professionally. I think these two skills really impact my career. As a fashion photographer right now, I have a much better understanding about colors and compositions and art.
Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?
Myself. I am the person who never would give up and will always encourage myself not to lose any hope or confidence even facing challenges.
Contact Info:
- Website: jk@jkwongphotography.net
- Instagram: jkishere
