Photography is the passion of Panamanian Rafael Chong. But he also likes folklore and theater. Namely, he is the manager and choreographer of the Folk Dance Studio.
Chong shares with Panama America information about his career within these different branches of art.
He photographer He started entering this world at the end of 2016, and professionally until 2017. He is a co-producer of fashion designer Federico Visuetti.
The art of photography led him to work outside Panamain settings such as Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Miami (United States).
Furthermore, in 2020 he won Carlos Endara National Photo Contest 2020.
Chong mentions that the most complicated thing in the photographer’s career To remain active and steadfast in relation to a market that is growing at a dizzying pace, that goes beyond “how” the work is presented, in creative and technical matters, he said exclusively to this medium.
Photographers, “we have to study and always be updated in all aspectsfrom the trends that develop within photography, equipment, techniques that, when adapted, shape a ‘personal style’ and at the same time manage all theoretical and practical knowledge along with administrative practices that enable us to do so.
Passion for folklore
The Panamanian photographer also enjoys it folklorea love that was born when Rafael Chong was in school.
“It all started when my class teacher asked me if I wanted to belong folklore group and I said YES. I was in sixth grade. 23 years have passed on this great journey. “It all started as a hobby, and today it’s my job,” he says.
In this sense, the dancer shares it the most nice to go on stage It’s that adrenaline and those nerves that “a person has at the moment before going on stage”.
“Then give all that energy to the audience and in return the audience will return it with their applause. These are the sensations that we artists experience and that is undoubtedly all”, he adds.
Furthermore, “the most beautiful thing is that the audience lets you know with their applause that they love your work, your interpretation, your art”, he says.
Prizes and more
In addition to the award at “Carlos Endara”, 2020. Rafael Chong He also received other awards.
In the dance part of 2022, she took first place in the dance competition ““All Dance International” held in Cancun, Mexico. “There, I participated in the modality of ethnic dances (folklore) in the adult division, professional level,” explains Chong.
As a director and choreographer Folk dance studio, He already has more than 60 recognitions and awards that he received in these 5 years of work.
On the other hand, this 2024 photographer and dancer, He is preparing for a big step in life, as he is on the way to the altar, he will marry the dancer Odette Cortez.
He announces that the wedding will take place in Panama City, “God first during the first half of 2024.”
“We plan everything. It is our biggest project, our life project and we live the process with every detail and we are always grateful for the love that people show us”, he concludes.
Source: Panama America
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