statement of intent:

The title of this project is “Emotions on the street.”

The concept I want to convey with my photographs is everyday life and the emotions of people living in a hutong.

I want my audience can see the authenticity of the people who have spent their lives in the Hutongs, where tradition and modernity coexist. I want them to pause and reflect on how beauty exists even in ordinary and aging spaces. I hope the unposed actions and emotions captured in everyday life to spark curiosity about their daily experiences. My goal is to take photographs that make viewers want to look closer and analyze the hidden stories within each frame.

I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs that use dynamic angles and unconventional perspectives to capture everyday life from new viewpoints. Rather than taking simple and ordinary photos, I want to experiment with unique perspectives that make viewers feel as if they are part of the scene. I plan to photograph from low angles, reflections, and diagonal viewpoints to capture the movement in the Hutongs.

Fortunately, because the place I took photos is outdoors, I will also make active use of natural light, shadows, and reflections to add depth and atmosphere to my images. The contrast between light and shadow will help emphasize the emotions of the people and the textures of the old walls and streets.