1. What is documentary family photography and Day in the Life session? / 甚麼是紀實家庭攝影和 'Day in the Life' 拍攝？

Documentary Family Photography, also known as Family Photojournalism or Family Reportage, and sometimes referred to as ‘Day in the Life’ Photography, involves capturing the authentic daily lives of families in a journalistic style. Unlike traditional family photography, which often includes posed shots and staged settings, documentary family photographers do not direct or pose family members. Instead, they observe the interactions among family members and capture fleeting moments of life through their lenses. These seemingly ordinary daily moments can become invaluable images decades later, preserving real and interesting family histories and stories for future generations.

Traditional family photography typically involves pre-arranged scenes, props, and costumes, while documentary family photography emphasizes authenticity and does not impose such constraints. Documentary family photographers come to your home to shoot or accompany you on outings, so there's no need to prepare props or outfits; you simply continue with your everyday life.

紀實家庭攝影 / Documentary Family Photography，也被稱作 Family Photojournalism、Family Reportage (或作「家庭攝影記者」)，或 ‘Day in the Life’ Photography (「生命中的一天」)，是指以新聞攝影的方式拍攝真實的家庭日常生活。和主流的傳統家庭攝影截然不同，紀實家庭攝影師不會對任何家庭成員進行指導或擺拍，而是從旁觀察家庭成員之間的互動，透過鏡頭，捕捉稍縱即逝的生活時刻。這些看似平淡的日常生活時刻，往往是數十年後彌足珍貴的影像，為後代留下真實而有趣的家庭歷史和故事。

傳統家庭攝影通常會預設場景、道具、服裝等等，但紀實家庭攝影講求真實，因此並沒有這些限制。紀實家庭攝影師會親身來到你的家中拍攝，或跟隨你外出活動，因此你無需刻意準備任何道具或服裝，只需要維持平日的生活狀態。

2. Who should book a DITL session? / DITL session 適合甚麼對象？

The ‘Day in the Life’ session is suitable for any family, especially those with young children. For families who dislike the uniformity or overly staged nature of traditional family photography (like shooting in a studio with artificial scenes), the ‘Day in the Life’ session is particularly fitting. In daily life, you might capture moments of your family members with a camera, but this means you cannot be in the frame or fully enjoy quality time with loved ones. A documentary family photographer can serve you well in this regard.

‘Day in the Life’ session 適合任何家庭預約拍攝，尤其是有小朋友的家庭。對於個別家庭，不喜歡比較千篇一律，或過於造作的傳統家庭攝影 (例如在攝影棚中的虛構場景拍攝)， ‘Day in the Life’ session 尤為適合。在日常生活中，你或會以攝影機紀錄其他家庭成員的生活時刻，但這意味著拍攝者無法入鏡，或無法專注於享受天倫之樂，紀實家庭攝影師則可以為你效勞。

3. Do I need to prepare anything before the DITL session? / 在拍攝前，我需要準備甚麼？

As mentioned, the ‘Day in the Life’ session aims to capture the authentic moments of family life. You can maintain your usual daily routines and conditions without any special preparations. For example, there's no need to wear matching family outfits, put on makeup before the shoot, or tidy up the house excessively—just keep everything in its normal state. Sometimes, I describe this everyday state as "perfectly imperfect," because that is real life; everyone’s life is like that. Of course, you can share your family's daily schedule with me. Activities like preparing breakfast together, reading or playing with your kids, or having fun at the park or beach are all great subjects for photography. The ‘Day in the Life’ session is not limited to indoor shoots; you can absolutely plan outdoor activities as well.

如上所述， ‘Day in the Life’ session 旨在拍攝家庭日常的真實時刻，您大可維持日常的生活模式和狀態，無需任何特別的準備。例如，你無需特意穿著統一的家庭服飾，無需在拍攝前化妝，也無需把家裡整理得異常整潔，就把一切保持著平常的狀態即可。有時候我會形容這種日常狀態是 ‘perfectly imperfect’ (完美的缺憾)，畢竟，這才是真實的生活，每個人的生命本來就是這樣子。當然，你可以告訴我你們家庭的日常生活日程，舉凡一起準備早餐、和小朋友的親子閱讀或玩樂時間、到公園或沙灘嬉戲，都是很好的拍攝題材。 ‘Day in the Life’ session 並不局限於室內拍攝，你絕對可以規劃戶外的活動。

4. Do you do formal family portraits? / 你是否會拍攝家庭人像照？

As mentioned, the ‘Day in the Life’ session is designed to capture the authentic moments of family life, rather than portrait photography. During the session, if you would like to take one or two family photos, you can certainly request it, but this will not be the focus of the ‘Day in the Life’ session. If you're looking for posed photographs, there are many traditional family photographers in the market who can meet your needs.

如上所述，’Day in the Life’ session 旨在拍攝家庭日常的真實時刻，而並非人像寫真拍攝。過程中，如你希望拍攝一兩張家庭合照，是可以提出的，但這並不會是 ‘Day in the Life’ session 的拍攝重點。如果你期望的是擺拍照片，市場上有大量的傳統家庭攝影師可以滿足你的需求。

5. Do you photograph birthday or baby's 100-days celebration? / 你是否會拍攝生日派對對或嬰兒百日宴？

Yes, events such as birthday parties, baby’s 100 days celebrations, childbirth records, the first 24 hours after a baby's birth, gender reveal party, 'one-year-old-catch', baptisms or christenings, these are all part of family life. I will also document these milestone moments using the principles of documentary photography.

會，舉凡生日派對、百日宴、分娩紀錄，嬰兒初生24小時、寶寶性別揭曉派對、抓周儀式、浸禮或洗禮，都是家庭生活的一部份。我同樣會以紀實攝影的原則，為你紀錄這些家庭的里程碑時刻。

6. Are you pet-friendly? / 你是否寵物友善？

Yes, I love animals, so I am definitely pet-friendly, and pets are indeed part of the family. In fact, some clients specifically ask me to capture their everyday moments with their pets. Similarly, you need to keep in mind that this is not a posed portrait session; it is documentary family photography that records real moments.

是的，我喜歡動物，所以絕對是寵物友善，而寵物固然也是家庭成員之一。事實上，有客人會特意找我拍攝他們和寵物的日常相處。同樣，你需要注意，這並不是以擺拍為主的人像攝影，而是紀錄真實時刻的紀實家庭攝影。

7. Do you edit all the photos? / 你是否會編修所有照片？

Most photographers on the market only retouch a certain number of photos, and additional images may incur extra charges. I will handpick photos for you, just like a photojournalist and an editor, to create a cohesive narrative family album. Every photo will be personally edited by me, including basic adjustments to exposure, contrast, and colour, and these are included in the fee for each package—there are no additional charges. All photos will be delivered as high-resolution JPEG files. Original files (RAW) will not be provided.

市面上大多數攝影師只會精修一定數量的照片，如要增加照片，或需額外收費。我則會為你挑選照片，就像新聞攝影師和編輯那樣，務求組成一個有敍事性的家庭圖輯。而每張照片，我都會親自修輯過，包括基本的光暗、對比、色彩，而且已包含在每個方案的收費內，沒有額外收費。所有照片，都會以高解像度的 JPEG 檔案交付，原始檔 (RAW檔) 恕不提供。

8. Do you deliver coloured version of any black and white pictures? / 你會否提供黑白照片的彩色版本？

I have a strong passion for black and white photography. Black and white images possess a timeless quality and can more purely convey the emotions and stories within the photos, which is why many documentary photographers choose to use them. In fact, many clients find that black and white photos leave a deeper impression. However, in some Chinese communities, particularly among the older generation, black and white photos can be considered a taboo. When I shoot in black and white, I also provide clients with the colour versions, so you can rest assured.

我十分鍾情黑白攝影，黑白照片有超越時間的特質，也能更單純地呈現照片中的情感和故事，向來為頗多紀實攝影師採用。事實上，不少客人會對黑白照片留下更深刻的印象。而在華人地區，對部份人，尤其是老一輩來說，黑白照片則是一種忌諱。當我拍攝黑白照片，我也會附上其彩色版本給客人，所以大可放心。

9. How long do I need to wait to receive the photos? / 我需要等候多久才收到照片？

Since I carefully select and edit each photo, and also process the colour versions for black and white images, I spend double or even more time on post-production compared to many family photographers. This is part of my commitment to photography. Generally speaking, for a full-day shoot, it takes about four to six weeks from the shooting day to the delivery of the photos. While you patiently wait, I typically send a small selection of edited photos in advance for you to share with your family members.

由於我會為每張照片進行篩選和修輯，而且，若為黑白照片，我同時會處理其彩色版本，因此，比起很多家庭攝影師，我會用上雙倍甚至更多的後期製作時間，這也是我在攝影方面的堅持。一般而言，一次全日拍攝，從拍攝日到交付照片，大概需要四至六個星期。在您耐心等候之際，我通常會先發送少量精選照片，讓您和家庭成員分享。

10. Do you travel overseas? / 我是否會到海外拍攝？

Yes. I currently reside in Taiwan and have primarily served clients from Hong Kong, but I am also happy to photograph families from other countries. I work with families traveling to Hong Kong or Taiwan, and similarly, I enjoy photographing families from Hong Kong or Taiwan traveling abroad. Feel free to inquire or make a reservation. In addition to the photography fees, travel and accommodation costs will be charged as needed.

會。我目前居住於台灣，過往主要服務香港的客人，但除了香港、台灣兩地，我也樂於拍攝其他國家的家庭。我也服務來香港或台灣旅遊的家庭；同理，我也樂於拍攝到外地旅遊的香港或台灣家庭，歡迎查詢、預約。在拍攝費用以外，將按需要收取交通及海外住宿費用。

11. How do I reserve your service? / 我可以如何預約拍攝？

You can contact me and make a reservation via email, WhatsApp, or Signal; clients in Taiwan can also use LINE. Generally, a 30% deposit is required to secure the reservation date. If circumstances permit, I also accept last-minute bookings.

你可以透過電郵、WhatsApp、Signal 與我聯絡和預約；台灣的客人也可以使用 LINE。一般情況下，將收取 30% 按金保留預約日期。若情況許可，也會接受臨時預約。