SPRINGVILLE, UT (August 4, 2009)—To support Brigham Young University’s recent three-week China expedition made by several advanced photography students and their professor, Neways made it possible for staff photographer John Wang to guide the group. A native of China, John has served as Neways’ senior photographer for three years.
“John led us to some amazing places that most Westerners never get to see,” said Professor John Telford. “We were able to compare the lifestyle of the small villages to the big cities. We found the people just as curious about us as we were about them. I was amazed by the diversity and beauty of the landscape. I was also captivated by the variety of ethnic minority cultures and how they have maintained their lifestyles.”
Professor Telford noted John’s pivotal role in the expedition. “We would not have been able to make it on our own for more than a few minutes without John. He helped us to get the best meals, the best transportation, and the best hotels and to see the best places possible. He is also a very gifted photographer and was able to gear the trip toward the best photographic possibilities. I truly appreciate Neways for allowing him to be our guide and organizer on this academic excursion.”
“This trip would not have even been possible without John Wang, whose countless hours of preparation gave us a course to begin with,” said Reed Rowe, who recently graduated from BYU with a bachelor of fine arts in photography. “With his knowledge of the people, the culture, and the history, he answered many of our questions and helped us make sense of so much that we didn’t understand. His translation skills enabled us to do the things we needed to do, see what we needed to see, and go where we needed to go.”
“As a native Chinese, I have always been fascinated to explore my motherland with so much history and such beautiful landscapes,” said John Wang. “I like showing this wonderful land and its friendly people to the world and helping Americans understand the true China more in depth. I really appreciate Neways’ support by allowing me the time to organize and guide this photo trip to China.”
During the first two weeks of October, student photography from this China expedition will be exhibited at BYU in Provo, Utah; for more information, contact BYU professor John Telford at john_telford@byu.edu or 801-310-0212. A subsequent exhibit is planned at Neways corporate headquarters in Springville, Utah.
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