At that time, there were a large number of photo studios in Hongkong, so why did the photo agencies in Afong Lai keep their business booming?

From 65438 to 0859, Afong Lai opened a "photography club" on Queen's Road, specializing in taking portraits. There is a huge signboard of "Photographer Afong Lai" in front of the store, which is very eye-catching. Afong Lai also hired a Portuguese to help attract European customers to Hong Kong.

Due to the large number of photo studios in Hong Kong at that time, the competition in the photography industry was very fierce. From 1860 to 1877, there were 1 1 photo studio in Hongkong, but the photo studio in Afong Lai has been prosperous for 82 years.

Afong Lai's photography technology is recognized as the first-class level. John thomson, a famous British photographer, once praised Afong Lai's artistic accomplishment and taste. In addition, Afong Lai also has a unique view on art, and he advocates that portrait works should not completely follow the face in nature in modeling and picture processing. He also believes that because of the different aesthetic habits from foreigners, China people require balanced and symmetrical pictures when shooting portraits. Therefore, Afong Lai's works are not only welcomed by China people, but also the style it embodies makes foreigners feel fresh.

Besides portraits, Afong Lai is also good at landscape photography. He shot many beautiful works, including Scenery of Hong Kong, Sailing in Hong Kong and Streets of Guangzhou. These photos were sold as souvenirs to tourists who had been to Hong Kong.