Hi, I’m Kaiyue. I was born in a small town in Southern China and started photographing ordinary people, like street vendors, gas station workers, and commuters on buses. I’ve always been curious about their daily lives, the rhythm of going to and from work, and the small moments that reveal who they are in the city.
Later, I discovered the work of Alex Webb and Daido Moriyama, which helped me see the energy and tension in everyday life. I began noticing the quiet loneliness in crowded streets and the warmth between couples sharing a laugh. Over time, this shaped how I approach events and portraits. Whether I’m in a crowd or with just one person, I try to capture what feels natural and real.
My goal is simple. I want to create images people can return to, photos that feel honest and show a person’s state at that moment in their life. I also think about how every time I press the shutter, a second of time has passed, which is both sad and beautiful.
During my student days, I often visited the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum. Exhibitions there, especially works showing the psychological impact of post-2011 earthquake recovery, showed me how photography can capture contradictions, tension, and subtle emotions, including vulnerability and resilience. Those experiences continue to influence how I look for depth and nuance in my work.
I love people and believe everyone is beautiful and unique in their own way. I’d love to meet and capture your story.
