The message conveyed through my triptych will be to show the Chinese culture and the daily life in hutongs. I will reveal this message by capturing different people living in hutongs and using a black-and-white color scheme. I want to focus on shooting the elderly because I think their faces show different stories and experiences. I will use the style of Vivian Maier, which focuses on close-up shots of people in daily life, monochrome, and different compositions. My aim is to elicit a sense of calm in the audience. The use of a black-and-white color scheme can evoke a timeless atmosphere and lessen the distraction of colors, letting the audience focus on the main subject. On the photography trip, I will also try to use Maier’s way of capturing moments of strangers; where she stayed in one spot, tested the aperture and shutter speed, and waited for people to pass by.