Yung Hua: I became fascinated with photography around the age of 7 or 8. At that time, my father gave me a small digital camera, and we explored the streets and alleys of Taipei to take photos. As a child, I found it magical that the things I saw with my eyes could be captured and preserved through this little device. I also became obsessed with capturing perspectives that were uniquely mine, as if they were my own little secrets.
From that moment on, I followed in my father’s footsteps, imitating the way he observed the world. I was amazed by his aesthetic appreciation for fallen leaves and dried insects, and these impressions have deeply influenced me to this day.
Photography is such a captivating art—it allows us to preserve fleeting moments and make them eternal. Whether I’m casually documenting everyday life or shooting for work, I’m often mesmerized by these transient moments through the viewfinder, carefully waiting for the perfect perspective and atmosphere that belong solely to me. The fact that photography has become a part of my work excites me, and I feel like I can never take enough pictures.
Yung Hua: I draw inspiration from daily life or dreams to expand on different keywords, sometimes starting with music and colors. At times, it feels like I’m writing a script.
Yung Hua: I hope to showcase a side of them that they have never noticed through my lens. Just like ballet, modern dance, and the poses of yoga, I aim to combine each person’s personality with their current emotions.
Yung Hua: A sense of distance, the act of maintaining distance, is a message that I consistently convey in my work. Distance is a form of aesthetic; like all relationships, it achieves a certain balanced aesthetic at the right distance.
Yung Hua: Once in Tokyo, I collaborated with Aoi Yamada on a personal photography project. We appreciated each other’s talents and artistry, which led to this collaboration. Many small moments left a deep impression on me and were full of significance. For instance, before the shoot, I visited a specimen shop and purchased several butterfly specimens. When I was checking out, the shop owner unexpectedly wished me success and good fortune.
On the day of the shoot, the sunlight filled the location I had chosen, as if it were divine lighting waiting for my creativity. Coincidentally, a friend was available that day to serve as my Japanese translator and photography assistant. Aoi perfectly interpreted the concept I wanted to convey, and I was captivated by her movements and the interplay of light. In just one hour, we completed three outfit changes. That series of photos still exudes energy today, constantly reminding me to move forward and supporting my creative journey.
Yung Hua: Taipei is like a motherly presence, full of love and acceptance, allowing me to be myself and stay grounded.
Tokyo, on the other hand, constantly provides me with inspiration and visual stimulation;
every corner is so beautiful that it captivates my attention.
Yung Hua: Focus on yourself and seriously explore the things you love. Don’t limit yourself, but also remember to embrace love and empathy.
Focus on yourself and seriously explore the things you love.
