Photographer in Zhao Xiang

Mr. Zhao Xiang was born in Tianjin, with the age of 1929. He has shown great interest in photography since he was a child, and he is one of the old-timers who set foot in photography earlier in China. After the founding of New China, Mr. Zhao Xiang entered the Photography Bureau of the Information Department of the State Council General Staff Department with 1950, and worked in a black-and-white photography darkroom for a long time. 1990 honorably retired. During the decades of working in darkroom for black-and-white photography, Mr. Zhao Xiang has always been a conscientious person, giving full play to his intelligence, actively exploring, assiduously studying and being good at summing up, and successfully creating a series of darkroom methods and techniques with personal characteristics, which not only filled many gaps in darkroom technology in China, but also greatly promoted and promoted the innovation and progress of darkroom technology in China.

For a long time, Mr. Zhao Xiang has also done a lot of social work. He blazed new trails and used his knowledge to serve the motherland and repay the society. He has been employed for many times and has been hired as a professor, visiting professor, part-time professor, etc. He went to Beijing Film Academy and other eight universities in China to engage in teaching, and tried to teach the unique "black and white darkroom technology" without reservation. Not only that, Mr. Zhao Xiang also served as the monthly judge of China Photography for a long time, and was invited to be the judge of major domestic photography competitions for many times.

Because of Mr. Zhao Xiang's outstanding contribution to photography in China, he won numerous awards and enjoyed a long-standing reputation in the photography industry, enjoying the reputation of "the king of black and white". In 2006, he was awarded the honorary title of "photographer with special contribution" by China Photographers Association.

The old gentleman in Zhao Xiang, the king of black and white, likes to accept apprentices.

On February 22, 2009, Mr. Zhao Xiang, a famous master of black and white darkroom and a well-known "black and white king" in the domestic photography field, held a grand ceremony to accept Mr. Liu Junjie, who has been engaged in photography in metallurgical industry for nearly 30 years, as an apprentice.

Zhang Tongsheng, vice chairman of China Photographers Association, Chen Bo, consultant of China Photographers Association, Li Guangxi, a famous tenor, CPPCC member and famous TV artist, Wen Ning, president of Photography and Videography magazine, Tong Shuheng, former editor-in-chief of Popular Photography, Qian Yuankai, a photographer from China, Liang Wenchuan, deputy editor-in-chief of China Photography magazine, and more than 70 people from all walks of life attended the ceremony.

Jie Hailong, Deputy Secretary General of China Photographers Association, presided over the ceremony.

The ceremony was simple and grand, and the handwriting of "Black and White World" inscribed by China photographer Wu Yinxian for Mr. Zhao Xiang hung high in the center of the rostrum. Disciple Liu Junjie began his teacher's etiquette by reading "Appreciating teachers' morality, being diligent in teachers' skills, observing teachers' training and promoting teachers' career". Master Zhao Xiang, led by Zhang Weidong, Zhang Tongsheng, Chen Bo, Li Guangxi, Chen Duo, Wen Ning, Tong Shuheng, Qian Yuankai, Jie Hailong, Li Lishan and Li Xiaoke, vice-chairmen of China Photographers Association. , as a witness, has signed the Apprenticeship.

The apprentice bowed to Master Zhao Xiang and his mother Chi Huichang three times, and the master returned a banner of "learning from nature and being realistic in art", as well as a photographic suit and bag as a souvenir.

Zhang Tongsheng, vice chairman of China Photographers Association, Chen Bo, the first secretary-general of China Photographers Association and consultant of China Photographers Association, Li Guangxi, member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Jie Hailong, deputy secretary-general of China Photographers Association, and Zhang Weidong, a famous Kunqu Opera actor, delivered warm speeches respectively, and Chen Junhao, the apprentice of Mr. Zhao Xiang, who came from Qingdao specially. In his speech, Vice President Zhang Tongsheng first extended warm congratulations to Mr. Zhao Xiang for accepting his apprentice happily. It is hoped that the excellent tradition of respecting teachers and attaching importance to teaching of the Chinese nation will be carried forward through the teacher-worship activities taught by teachers. President Zhang reviewed the experience of knowing Mr. Zhang in the 1970s, and praised Mr. Zhang for his 60-year commitment to the cause of black-and-white darkroom, his teaching work in Beijing Film Academy and other institutions, and his efforts to cultivate outstanding achievements of generations of photographers. I hope that the apprentice can really learn the teacher's black and white darkroom art, and the waves behind the Yangtze River will push forward the waves, adding luster to China's photography.

Liu Junjie, a newcomer, first briefly described to the guests the whole process of knowing, asking for advice and admiring Mr. Zhao by shooting a collection of black-and-white portraits of famous drum artists in Beijing and Tianjin ten years ago, and his determination to respect and live up to expectations.

Mr Zhao Xiang, the king of black and white, finally spoke. He said that the reason why he had to accept apprentices at the age of 80 was to look forward to the successor of black and white darkroom skills. We should pass on the experience that students can't learn from books and have summed up in 60 years' work practice to our disciples without reservation. He believes that with the development of modern science and technology, although digital photography technology is powerful, black and white film photography still has strong vitality. People's understanding of black-and-white darkrooms has been improved from simple skills to artistic level, which is an inevitable reflection of modern civilization and the improvement of people's cultural literacy. Mr. Zhao Xiang asked his apprentice not only to master the skills of black-and-white darkroom, but also to learn digital photography knowledge and image processing software, so that the manual operation of black-and-white darkroom can be integrated with computer image processing. We should also learn from other categories, classical literature, poems and songs; Starting from the development trend of international photography, we should constantly adjust our pursuit goals and achieve "the sages surpass me".

Mentors and apprentices expressed their heartfelt thanks to all the guests who came to attend the apprentice acceptance ceremony.

Jie Hailong, deputy secretary-general of China Photographers Association, as the chief planner, witness and host of this event, was sometimes solemn and humorous, connecting the past with the future, and made witty remarks, which set off a warm climax for the ceremony.

Liu Junjie's Master and Apprentice (full text)

Apprenticeship post

Late students have been engaged in photography for nearly 30 years, but they have never got the essence of black and white darkroom. Ten years ago, I met Mr Zhao Lao. Although I admire Mr. Wang's reputation as "king of black and white", I dare not try to climb higher. It is a great honor to get your husband's favor and accept a late student as a disciple.

I swear to advocate teachers' morality, be diligent in teaching skills, follow teachers' training and carry forward teachers' career. Respect teachers and never break your word.

There are not enough words, as evidenced by posting.

Acts Liu Junjie respect.

Chairman: Zhao Xiang (signature) is led by Zhang Weidong (signature)

Witnesses: Zhang Tongsheng, Chen Bo, Li Guangxi, Chen Duo, Wen Ning, Tong Shuheng, Qian Yuankai, Jie Hailong, Li Lishan and Li Xiaoke (signature).

February 22(nd), 2009