One of the key aspects of life that we humans identify with is culture. We label people, places and events according to our ideas of what they are, ranging from the broader scale defined by tradition and place down to the small scale subcultures and tribes.
Craig Ferguson Images is consistently creating new visions in the field of cultural photography. From traditional festivals and customs to modern, urban subcultures, Craig Ferguson Images is in touch with the changing world. From our base in Taipei, Taiwan we are perfectly positioned at the crossroads of the ancient and the modern.
Portrait of Taiwanese folk opera performer from the Sho Qing Opera Group. Originating in eastern Taiwan in the late 19th century, Taiwanese folk opera is part of the southern variations of Chinese opera. As the only form of Han traditional drama to have come from Taiwan, it was started by immigrants from Fujian, China and told folk stories of the region. While its popularity has declined in the modern era, it still plays an important role in Taiwanese culture.
Photographer and director Craig Ferguson is an award winning photographer from Australia who has been traveling and living in Asia since 1997. Craig’s work has appeared publications such as Asian Geographic, Abitare, Lonely Planet, l’espresso, Taipei Times, Unearthing Asia, Verve and many more as well as online at National Geographic. Corporate and commercial clients include Corel Corporation, Straight Music House, EVA Air, the American Chamber of Commerce (Taipei), Santa Fe Relocation and Giraffe Language Schools.
Noel Gallagher, guitarist and songwriter of British rock band Oasis, performs on stage during their 2009 tour of Asia. Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Craig is also the founder of Taipei Photo School, the Light Your World workshops and leader of the Taipei edition of Worldwide Photowalk. He hosts monthly photowalks in various locations around Taipei that are open to all. A further initiative is the new Twitter-based photographer mentoring service Togmentor.
Lover's Bridge, Danshui is modeled after a ship's mast and rigging. It is a favorite location for local couples and romantics, being a short subway ride from Taipei, as well as being a popular backdrop for numerous TV dramas.
Craig can be contacted by Email, on Facebook and on Twitter. He has a newsletter available by subscription.
Studio manager Selina Tseng was educated on two continents, speaks three languages fluently and understands three more. She is the contact person for any queries in Chinese and is responsible for much of the behind the scenes management. She can be reached by Email.