Rebirth of top photographers

Chapter 115 The selection competition begins! (Additional updates with monthly pass)

Chen Pingsheng learned about the news released by Wang Zeze's team in the circle two days later from Liao Hua.

For some reason, Liao Hua and Chen Pingsheng got along very well. Maybe it was because they left a good impression on each other when they first collaborated, so Liao Hua always wanted to find Chen Pingsheng to play a role one day.

Of course, Chen Pingsheng couldn't avoid it. He thought it was okay to have him make a cameo. But if he really had to act for a long time, it would be a kind of torture for him.

As for these methods of Wang Zeze and others, Chen Pingsheng didn't care at all, because that was not his intention.

If he wants to be a fashion photographer, he may also take into account his reputation in the circle.

But he is not, and he does not want to experience the feeling of being scolded again, so his next plan is to shoot more works and then launch a touring exhibition across the country.

As for Sister Feilin, if it really affects them, he can withdraw unconditionally.

"Who is playing the song Dongfeng Po on the pipa..." The cell phone rang suddenly. Chen Pingsheng picked up the phone and looked at it. It was Sister Feilin.

"Hey, Sister Feilin."

"I've had a great turnaround in my life these past two days, how do you feel?" Feilin felt in good spirits after hearing the voice and didn't seem to be affected.

"It's okay, but I feel a little tired of deleting comments." Now there are still some irrational fans in the "film industry" attacking him backstage and in the comment area, and he will always block and mute such comments.

"Haha, this may be the trouble of celebrities." Felin joked.

"Stop teasing me, Sister Feilin, what kind of celebrity am I? I heard that Wang Zeze's team is spreading rumors in the circle?" Chen Pingsheng sat on the sofa and crossed his legs.

"You know?" Feilin was a little surprised that he was well-informed.

"Well, a director told me, will it affect the magazine's distribution?" Chen Pingsheng asked.

"Don't worry, that's why I called you this time." Feilin sorted out her words and said, "Feilin Magazine is going to change its direction from focusing on celebrity fashion to a more popular magazine."

"What do you mean?" Chen Pingsheng was a little confused.

"That is to say, our next direction will be more towards popular fashion, such as popular clothing, home design, trendy makeup, etc. The people we interview are not just celebrities, but also trendy people, directors, entrepreneurs, etc. Simple In other words, it changed from a fashion magazine to an entertainment magazine."

"So broad?" Chen Pingsheng was a little worried about the future of the magazine.

But Feilin obviously made the decision after putting a lot of effort into it: "Yes, in fact, the investor's network is more suitable for this route. They have cooperation channels abroad, and we can often find various foreign partners. Work with people in the field, and it’s better for you.”

"Huh? Suitable for me?" Chen Pingsheng made a confused voice.

"I don't think you are suitable for studio photography, which would restrict your imagination, so I want you to shoot more freely, and I want to set up a special column."

"What column?" Chen Pingsheng felt quite interested.

"In the interview column, all the photos will be taken by you. I will find someone to assist you with the interview content. I need you to interview people who are unknown to the public, unfamiliar, well-known or unknown, and then take the photos in your own style. , adding artistry to the magazine.”

To be honest, this idea was a temporary solution that Feilin came up with. She always felt that with Chen Pingsheng's level, it was only a matter of time before he became famous, so she was unwilling to give up on him easily.

Therefore, she simply opened a special column for him to expand the shooting range and avoid the embarrassing situation of no one to take pictures.

"Thank you, Sister Feilin." Chen Pingsheng heard her good intentions. There are only a handful of photographers in China who have this kind of freedom. He didn't expect Sister Feilin to be able to do this.

So he smiled and said to the other end of the phone: "Sister Feilin, there will be awards in the competition recently." Feilin was slightly stunned, and then subconsciously asked: "Yeah, what's the matter? You should be participating too."

"Yes, I participated, but I don't know if I can win the prize."

"If you really win the award this time, the rumors in the circle will be disproven, and our magazine will even benefit from you." Sister Feilin laughed. Although she was thinking so in her heart, she did not dare to It is determined that Chen Pingsheng will definitely win the award.

Chen Pingsheng nodded slightly and said, "Yes, many people will be rushing to take pictures with me."

"Definitely."

…………

Magic City, in the large guest room of Shangri-La Hotel.

Photographers who came from all over the world and were well-known in the industry gathered together and were chatting with the event chairman Mr. Ericsson.

"Mr. Ericson." A blue-eyed old man who was the oldest in the group spread his hands and asked with some confusion: "Why are those old friends not qualified for this selection?"

He just flew over from the filming location yesterday. Compared with other colleagues who had arrived at the hotel early, he was still a little unclear about the changes in the competition.

Mr. Eriksson is a thin Swedish man with black and white hair tied back.His ancestors have always enjoyed a place in the history of world photography, but he himself is not interested in shooting and prefers to evaluate.

Therefore, since he became the chairman of Gesai at the age of 48, he has been committed to promoting the break-up of Gesai.

Everyone present was speechless after hearing what the old man said, waiting for Mr. Erikson's answer.

Mr. Ericson sat on the chair at the front, facing everyone. After hearing this question, he smiled and said: "Because Gesai is changing, Professor Hank. After discussions with the organizing committee, we decided to change the current situation." The pattern and direction of photography to cultivate young people.”

Professor Hank didn't take it seriously after hearing this, and said in an excited tone: "So we are deprived of our rights?"

"Of course not, Professor Hank." Mr. Erikson's tone became serious. He stood up, straightened his black suit, and then said: "Gesai is not a right!"

After he finished speaking, he bent down and emphasized again and again: "The competition judges are not your rights, nor are they the rights of all photographers! They are everyone's responsibility!"

"The purpose of Gesai is to explore the boundaries of photography and find the direction of future development. Instead of holding on to old toys such as humanities, news, and landscapes!" Mr. Erikson said with excitement.

Professor Hank, who was originally looking at him, couldn't help but move his head away and look elsewhere when faced with such an aggressive gaze.

Mr. Ericson regained his smile and said: "So we have to change and find a shooting style that the public likes, just like the decadent style that has become popular recently with neon. I like it very much, it is very innovative."

When Iwama Koichi from Neon heard the chairman's compliment, he immediately bowed slightly: "Hi, thank you for your like."

Photographers from other East Asian countries around me couldn't help but look envious.

Among this group of people, there are very few judges from East Asia, and there are only 12 judges from China, Neon, and South Korea combined.China is the least, with only two selected judges.

They were wearing translators in their ears at this time, listening to the conversation between Iwama Koichi and Mr. Erikson, and found it difficult to integrate into it.

After Mr. Ericson was polite, he looked at everyone again, took out the prepared tablet and said: "This time we are adopting a blind selection mechanism. Except for the best portfolio, we will not tell everyone the name. Everyone is here When giving scores, pay attention to new fashions, new geographies, and new concepts. If you are not sure, you can apply for joint selection. In addition, it should be emphasized that if the score given by a certain judge is significantly lower or higher than that of other judges, Evenly divided, then he needs to pay for the explanation.”

"We will talk about the specific details tomorrow. Now, on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Games, I welcome everyone to the Games." Mr. Erikson put down his tablet and spread his hands: "Everyone here is very outstanding and prestigious. Photographers and photo critics, I hope that everyone can choose works that represent the times and the new direction of photography based on their own aesthetics. Every photo is worthy of our repeated viewing, and every contestant is also worthy of watching it. It is the future of the photography industry. Therefore, I announce that this competition selection has officially begun!"

(End of this chapter)