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Hi Crystal, I am so pleased to have this chance to
sit down with you for coffee and conversation!

It’s my pleasure! I love the magazine and am happy to be a
part of it.

Thank you! I have to admit I am a huge fan of
your work as are many others. How did you
become interested in photography?

I moved to Edmonton, AB in 2008 as an international
exchange student when I was 15. I didn’t know anyone and
was very shy. I decided that photography was a good way
to get outside and explore.

That must have been a very lonely time, being
away from home & family like that.

Yes, I had no family here. I hadn’t made any friends yet, so I
needed to get out of my room and do something. I also wanted
to stay connected with my Friends in Hong Kong, and I would go
out and take pictures to show them what life is like over here. Pho-
tography was something I could do on my own and make memories
for my life.

Well, I’m glad you found your passion. Your work is amazing. Did
you keep working on your photography skills?

Thank you. Yes, after I graduated high school, I studied design at Grant MacEwan
University. Photography was my major.

Did you pursue your photography career after University?

Not right away, I worked at Sephora for four years as a hair and make-up artist first.
Another great experience and skillset. I would also freelance on photography every
weekend those years. I love to do make-up artistry too. I love working with people and
get to slow down and get to know them.

What came after Sephora?

I started working for World Management. They gave me so much opportunities and free-
dom doing magazine/ editorial work, doing test shoots with new models and get to travel
around and help develop their models. I am very grateful.
How long have you been with World Management?

It’s been about four years now.

Four years? Wow.. how many models do you estimate you have worked
with?

It’s hard to keep track (laughs) but I would guess about three thousand.

That’s incredible! You have such a wealth of experience for such a young
age. What’s next for you?

I love what I am doing. I have built up a loyal client base and I feel it is time for me to start
challenging myself again and expand my portfolio. I have started to freelance and focus on my
own business and overall work, so hope to possibly open my own studio soon.
I can’t wait to see what you do next.

Thanks so much!
TLM

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