“ I am impressed by photography and admire it just as much . The sense of framing , composition , light , opening ... all these techniques frightened me . I did not feel I had the necessary skill to produce truly beautiful images ,” admits Meng .
It was a friend that first introduced Meng to Instagram , where he began , like many , to upload pictures he took with his smartphone . But with time , and like many , he began to feel too limited , and after a couple of years moved on to the Lumix G7 , a hybrid camera .
“ It is a small and light camera with very good definition , it is perfect for an amateur photographer such as myself ,” remarks Meng .
With his crystal clear captures , soulful
subjects , thoughtful composition and sharp editing skills , we have little reason to believe he will stay an amateur for long .
As a street photographer , Meng is at the mercy of his surroundings . He relies on the world to provide his subjects , his scene , his light . Sometimes he will find that he has walked for hours and hours , without a single shot to exploit . But for Meng , it is all a part of his journey , time to be at peace , contemplate and to remain ever hopeful .
“ Street photography is a bit like going fishing , you never know in advance what the nets will bring in ,” muses Meng , “ But I ’ m just glad to know that of the images I do get , that there is someone out there in the world that enjoys them .”