How did Lang Jingshan become attached to photography?

Lang Jingshan (1892 ~ 1995) was born in Huaiyin, Jiangsu. His father likes collecting calligraphy and painting, singing opera and taking pictures, which influenced him since he was a child. 12 years old, Lang Jingshan entered Shanghai Nanyang Middle School; I learned the principle of photography, developing and printing skills from my picture teacher Li Jinglan, so I have an indissoluble bond with photography. Later, Lang Jingshan entered Shanghai Shenbao and Shanghai Times successively, becoming the earliest photojournalist in China. Although a photojournalist, he is good at copying paintings. Drawing lessons from the "six methods" of traditional painting art, he devoted himself to studying and giving full play to it, and took many scenic photos with the charm of China ink painting, forming a unique and handsome style. These works have been well received by people.