Ko introduced Taiwan to a new style of dance photography, which led to collaboration with many artists. Huang Chung-liang, who was already well known in the US, was particularly enthralled by Ko's approach and recommended him to US contacts.
柯錫杰開創了台灣「舞蹈攝影」的新風貌，吸引了不少藝術家與之合作，其中在美國已享有盛名的黃忠良特別欣賞他，引薦他前往美國發展。