Overall Style Summary
– By having characters look directly into the camera,  it creates a strong sense of dialogue.
– High-contrast black and white, with a simple background that highlights the characters.
– Focus on the workers.
–  strong flashes, black and white ,  highlighting textures.

 

 

  • Composition: centered,
  •  Focal point: worker
  • crowd in the background: provides context without distracting from it.
  •  blurred figures contrast with the sharpness of the main subject, emphasizing her individual presence within a collective environment
  • Angle: a slightly low angle- makes the subject clear and the background soft.
  • Post-Processing: convert to a high-contrast black and white photo, enhance shadows

  • Composition: A worker is seen in the foreground, while another worker is surrounded by steaming pots, drawing the eye deeper into the stall.
  • Angle:  direct, eye-level perspective, makes the viewer feel as if they are standing next to the counter
  • Post-Processing: Black and white transforms steam into a visual focal point, reducing color interference and highlighting movement and texture.
  • Showing the real working conditions

Technique and Composition:
– The clash between the traditional stone bridge and modern attire (suit, cell phone).
– The figure is positioned slightly to the right, and the white space reinforces the feeling of loneliness.

Theme:
– explores individual isolation in public space.

 

Technique and Composition:
– A dynamic shot: The moment the stall owner raises the food while the customers wait, creating narrative tension.
– A shallow depth of field highlights the stall owner’s gestures and the steam.

Theme:
– The stall owner’s professionalism is conveyed through his movements and expressions.

 

Techniques and Composition:
– The figure is depicted from behind, with the hood concealing the subject’s identity, creating a near-silhouette that emphasizes the relationship between the figure and the surroundings.
– The bridge pillars frame the composition, enhancing the sense of stability and abstraction.

Theme:
– transformed into a symbol of “waiting,” provoking reflections on loneliness and patience.

 

Technique and Composition:
-Front-on view, the driver looks down, avoiding the camera.
-Highlighting the subject’s fatigue.
Theme:
-By not looking directly at the camera, the subject’s inner emotions are heightened, exploring the exhaustion and resilience behind labor.

Technique and Composition:
– A low-angle shot, with the subject huddled in the shadows of the steps, the bright light of the phone serves as the focal point.
– High-contrast black and white accentuates the pure white of the chef’s hat and the deep black of his uniform, highlighting his profession.
Theme:
– The uniform represents public identity, while the phone and gesture reveal private moments of leisure, showcasing a “secret within the public.”

 

Technique and Composition:
– A sideways perspective highlights the characters and the surrounding culture.
– Black and white unify the chaotic scene and highlight the unique texture of the characters’ attire.
Theme:
-Recording the authentic urban life.

 

Technique and Composition:
– Facing the camera directly, the mask enhances the sense of mystery, and the photograph in hand adds a narrative.
– Central composition, blurring the pedestrians in the background to focus on the subject.

Theme:
The eye interaction conveys emotion and highlights the story.

 

Technique and Composition:
– The pillars divide the image, creating a double frame on the left and right.
– The light and shadow of the leaves transform into black and white spots, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere.
Theme:
– Everyday scenes reflect people’s lives and interactions in the Hutong.