Entertaining Children

"Hey, you are ready to prove yourself with actions. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info" Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Shall I introduce you to a few projects? Although I have connections in China's fashion circle Not very good, but I can say hello to the art directors of the headquarters of several major international brands and ask them to recommend you to do some photography projects in the Huaxia branch, I believe they will give me this face."

"No," Xiao Yao refused again, "These big fashion brands have their own styles, their own shooting plans, and their own art directors to check. Shooting for them doesn't fully demonstrate my ability."

"Then you have already found the project?" Chen Xuan asked.

"I haven't found it yet, but I already have an idea." Xiao Yao said confidently.

"Oh? I'm curious about how you plan to fully demonstrate your ability." Chen Xuan asked with great interest, "Tell me what you think."

"Do you know that the reason why I exposed my identity as a ys photographer is because I participated in a fashion-related reality show, and someone questioned my knowledge of fashion?" Xiao Yao asked Chen Xuan back.

"I know," Chen Xuan said with a smile, "Although I'm not in Huaxia, I've read a lot of reports about you in China on the Internet recently, and I'm still clear about the cause of the incident."

"So this time I not only want to prove that I am a genuine photographer, but also a fashion photographer with great taste." Xiao Yao said, "I want to take hard photos, but I don't take professional models, I plan to take non-models industry professionals."

The so-called hard photos refer to flat photos taken for advertisements and magazines. This kind of photos can be regarded as the photos with the highest quality requirements. Although the matter of taking pictures does not seem complicated, there is a lot of preparatory work that needs to be done in the early stage. What Xiao Yao meant by this was that he not only had to take pictures, but also had to make a plan in advance, formulate a shooting plan, and be responsible for post-production editing by himself.

The quality of the subject, that is, the quality of the model itself and the cooperation with the photographer are also very important. Looking for a non-professional model to take hard photos, regardless of the physical condition and expressiveness, the subject itself is not good enough in terms of performance skills during shooting, communication skills with the photographer, and ability to understand the photographer’s intentions. Compared with professional models.

"It's very challenging," Chen Xuan praised, "Do you need my help?"

"Of course not." Xiao Yao said, "After studying with you for so many years, it's not like I haven't completed a shooting project alone. This time I want to prove myself, so I can't let you get involved. You just wait Look at the finished film I made."

"Okay, I'll wait and see." After speaking, Chen Xuan happily hung up the phone.

When it comes to the subject of still photos of non-professional models, the first thing Xiao Yao thinks of is athletes. After all, this is a group with the best figure besides models. As for the athletes to choose which sport, because of the Basketball World Championships this year, Xiao Yao, a basketball fan, put his mind on the long-legged men of the national men's basketball team.

When mentioning the national men's basketball team, the first person Xiao Yao thought of was Chen Yang. Although Chen Yang retired two years ago, he has not lost contact with basketball and the national men's basketball team after retiring. He will not be able to play in this year's Men's Basketball World Championships, but he still appears in this year's national team as a technical director.

With Chen Yang's successful experience in the NBA before retiring, he is still an existence that the entire Chinese basketball world looks up to after two years of retirement. So don't think that Chen Yang is just a technical director on the surface. In fact, his influence in the national team is unmatched by many coaches and even ordinary leaders. Xiao Yao wanted to take pictures of the members of the men's national basketball team, so Chen Yang was his first choice.

Since Chen Yang was not asked to participate in commercial activities, this matter does not require the participation of Chen Yang's agent. It happened that Xiao Siqi and Chen Yang participated in a reality show together some time ago, and the two exchanged the latest private numbers. Xiao Siqi asked for a number and contacted Chen Yang directly.

Since the national team is currently preparing for training at the National Basketball Stadium in Yanjing, Chen Yang happens to be in Yanjing.

"Hello, Uncle Chen Yang, I'm Xiao Yao, Bayi in "Where Are We Going, Dad?" Do you still remember me?" Xiao Yao said very politely after calling Chen Yang.

"Of course I remember that little evildoer who rejected me back then." Chen Yang said with a smile on the phone. Chen Yang will definitely pay more attention to the programs he participated in as a guest. Chen Yang was particularly impressed with the child who refused his recommendation to go to the teacher's basketball school to learn to play basketball. After the program was broadcast, he was called a "monster" by the audience.

The so-called style does not separate families. Although Chen Yang and Xiao Yao have not been in touch for more than ten years, Xiao Yao left a deep impression on Chen Yang back then, so he will pay more attention to Xiao Yao's news. Chen Yang had also seen things like Xiao Yao's acting and singing in media reports, so naturally he didn't know who Xiao Yao was. But what made him feel a little strange was that Xiao Yao, who was obviously going to develop into the entertainment circle, was looking for himself, a basketball player, to do at this time.

"What can you do with me?" Chen Yang asked Xiao Yao.

"Uncle Chen, it's like this..." Xiao Yao said, but he was interrupted by Chen Yang just as he started.

"Wait, are you seventeen?" Chen Yang interrupted Xiao Yao.

"It's coming soon, I'll be seventeen in a few months." Xiao Yao was a little puzzled, but still answered honestly.

"That's an adult," Chen Yang said seriously, "So don't call me uncle, brother!"

"Damn it!" Xiao Yao resisted the urge to vomit blood, wiped the sweat that didn't exist on his forehead, and complained in his heart.

"Brother Yang!" Thinking of asking for help, Xiao Yao immediately called out in a friendly manner.

"Hey~ what's the matter, tell me." Chen Yang said with satisfaction.

"I want to take a group of photos for the members of the men's national basketball team." Xiao Yao is not polite, and said directly, "I would like to ask you to introduce and recommend it. It is best to mediate and facilitate this matter."

"Taking pictures?" Hearing this, Chen Yang thought of the recent media and Internet controversy about Xiao Yao's identity as a photographer. As a person who witnessed Xiao Yao's evil behavior when he was a child, Chen Yang believed in Xiao Yao, so Chen Yang immediately thought that it was Xiao Yao who wanted to respond to the controversy. But why the men's basketball team?

"Why do you want to take pictures of the men's basketball players? Do you have any explanation?" Chen Yang asked Xiao Yao, "You know that this kind of thing requires the consent of the leader. If I want to persuade the leader, I have to give the leader a reason to be persuaded by me."

"The World Championships are coming soon. I will take a group of photos for the men's basketball players to promote the image of the men's basketball players, and let everyone pay more attention to the men's basketball team and the World Championships. At the same time, it is also my cheer for the men's basketball players. Yes. I am in charge of the venue, staff, and equipment. There is no charge, and the shooting is free. If the effect of the shooting is not satisfactory to the people in charge of the promotion of the men’s basketball team, they can choose not to use it.” Xiao Yao replied without thinking Dao, obviously already prepared.

"I don't hide anything from you. Another point is that I also want to prove my ability as a photographer through this project. But no matter what the result is, my purpose is for the national team, except for taking up a little personal time of the players. , and there will be no loss." Xiao Yao added.

"It sounds like the reason and conditions are good." Chen Yang nodded with a smile.

Although Xiao Yao couldn't see Chen Yang's nodding on the other end of the phone, from Chen Yang's tone, Xiao Yao felt that this matter seemed to have something to do with it.

"Then you agreed?" Xiao Yao struck while the iron was hot.

"Basically, there is no problem," Chen Yang said, "but you can't leave it all to me. At least you have to come and meet the leader in charge of publicity with me, show your face in front of the leader, and talk to the leader face to face. Tell me what you think. Also, even if the leader agrees, the team members have to cooperate. You should also meet with the team members in advance, and it is best to get their approval in advance. Although I don’t know about photography, at least you can Knowing that things like taking pictures require the cooperation of photographers and models to produce good photos.”

"These are all fine, you arrange the time and place, and I'll be there on time." Xiao Yao immediately said cheerfully.

"Okay, then wait for my notice. I'll mention this matter to the leader and the team members in advance. I'll let you know when we've scheduled a meeting." Chen Yang said unambiguously.

Chen Yang's efficiency was also very high. Only two days later, he informed Xiao Yao to go to the basketball management center to meet with relevant officials.

When Xiao Yao arrived at the basketball management center, the enthusiastic Chen Yang was already waiting for him at the gate.

As soon as they met, Chen Yang warmly gave Xiao Yao a big hug. After Xiao Yao responded enthusiastically and thanked him repeatedly, Chen Yang took Xiao Yao to meet with the officials in charge of the promotion of the men's basketball team.

As a sports official, he naturally doesn't know as much about the entertainment and fashion circles as Chen Yang, a top sports star. As the most accomplished and successful basketball player in China so far, Chen Yang already has a great influence in China's basketball circle. In addition, he spent most of his career in the United States. He is a well-known photographer who has published many works in Europe and America. So although the official was surprised by Xiao Yao's immature face and too young age, he still believed Chen Yang's words.

Xiao Yao provided the venue, personnel, and equipment himself without charging any fees. Apart from requiring the players to take some time to take pictures, he basically didn't need the basketball management center to do any work. Even if the players need to take time to take pictures, Xiao Yao thoughtfully arranged the free time that would not affect the players' normal training. If the photos are taken well and satisfy everyone, the national team can use them for free for publicity. So there seems to be no reason for the basketball center to refuse.

Xiao Yao, who came out of the basketball management center, let out a sigh of relief after getting the leading officials' side settled. Chen Yang looked at Xiao Yao's relaxed face, and couldn't help but remind him: "The leader's side is settled, but the team members' side is not yet done. Your taking pictures takes up their free time outside of training. Although the leader They have to come after speaking, but if you want them to cooperate with you willingly and let you fully play, it depends on your performance later."

With that said, Chen Yang called Xiao Yao, who came by taxi, into his car, and took him straight to the basketball gymnasium where the national men's basketball team trained. (To be continued.)