Hi welcome, I'm Xuan! My day job has nothing to do with photography. I just love taking pictures, trying to capture what I think is beautiful. Though I've tried my best to avoid stepping into deep water of photography for so many reasons, here I am anyways. And I'm enjoying every moment of it.

I'm shooting with my Nikon FE and Mamiya 645 1000s, playing with color films, and I still have so many things to figure out. Using a film camera really makes you think about why you press the shutter button. The moments feel more precious because of the effort you put in, the waiting time for development, and the thrill of not knowing what you’ll get. The feeling of unexpected is just fascinating. I've done my part, and I'll take whatever comes out.

Also, I do love people asking me if I'm shooting on a real camera.

Hope you have fun exploring my adventures!

Comment on Mar 25, 2025:
I once went to my favorite Chinese singer’s concert in Chicago. He said there are so many limitations here—what songs you can and cannot sing. 'Come to Hong Kong next time,' he said, 'I can sing whatever I like.' That’s exactly how I feel about social media. You have to fit your work into its framework and format. It limits your creativity and imagination to that certain scale. It’s also hard not to fall into the trap of seeking attention. Here, I can be myself and share my work my way. Please enjoy!