Introduction

LO, TZU-HENG

This website shows my photography work at university. Often leaning towards storytelling through text, through the process of experimenting with photography and studying communication courses, I developed a fondness for narrating stories through visuals.

Photos capture moments and feelings that are sometimes difficult to express in words, allowing me to revisit those scenes every time I look back at the pictures. This is the characteristic of photography that I find most captivating.

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TV News Production and Reporting Courseworks

This primarily discusses the impact of rural education programs on society, and how to improve educational equality. The presentation also shows the implementation of the programme. The news segment is composed of a concise 90-second TV news format, providing insights into visual storytelling and organisational logic, including OS and script arrangement.

Traditional Taiwanese Temple Culture

This report primarily showcases the vibrancy of traditional cultural festivals in Taiwan. The aim is to enhance public awareness of Taiwan's cultural landscape. It introduces various art forms and their integration into events, illustrating the potential for a cultural blend.

The Argument Of Taiwanese

This covers the widespread popularity of a particular internet meme video, sparking public discussion of the proper usage of the Taiwanese language. The news story addresses the current direction and effectiveness of the Taiwanese government's efforts to promote indigenous languages.

Photography

Here, you will find a collection of photos I have taken both as a student journalist and in my everyday life.

Scavenger & Recycle Industry

This work captures the daily lives and living environments of scavengers, accompanied by interviews exploring their feelings about their identity.

Scavenger & Recycle Industry

This work captures the daily lives and living conditions of scavengers, accompanied by interviews exploring their feelings about their identity.

Through this series of news features, I aim to make the public aware of the indispensable societal function of scavengers. Additionally, I hope to shed light on the challenges they face within the current societal structure and explore potential solutions.

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Photography Album

Pushing a recycling cart along a dangerous road is a universal experience for recyclers, leading to a debate on road safety.	An elderly man pushes a stack of cardboard boxes daily, walking for twenty minutes on foot to sell them at the recycling centre.	A woman unloads heavy items from the recycling cart, intending to set aside the recyclables before moving to another batch for sale.
Two sanitation workers frequently climb onto the truck to dump bags of recyclables at the recycling centre. This hazardous job has become a routine part of their work.	Recycling workers use a crane to categorise and store recyclables, skyscrapers in the background illustrate the challenges of recycling in urban development.	A large volume of recyclables is flattened beneath the wheels of a crane, allowing the facility to accommodate continuously produced plastic and metal cans.
To minimise sun exposure, bicycles with trailers have become essential tools for recyclers, enabling efficient transport of recyclables and reducing physical strain.	Most residents are willing to hand over recyclables to recyclers, but prefer not to have them living next door, creating a paradoxical relationship of mutual benefit.	Recyclers are immersed in the cycle of collecting and selling recyclables almost the entire day, without a fixed time for rest, which leads to occupational hazards.

Qingming Festival

This piece covers the Asian ancestral festival, Qingming Festival, showcasing how people commemorate their ancestors, and the subdued atmosphere at the scene.

The article explores the changing ways of worship, noting the decline of traditional incense offerings due to increased environmental awareness in today's society. Instead, people are now adopting other ways to express their feelings of remembrance.

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A woman waits in the columbarium for relatives to arrive after completing worship.	A couple pray for relatives and express gratitude for departed loved ones.	A woman worships deceased relatives, sharing inner thoughts and feelings.
A sorrowful woman kneels before a deity, praying for guidance and blessings to navigate through difficult times.	A woman holds incense as she prays for peace before a deity. Incense is an essential element in traditional Chinese worship ceremonies.	A man takes out the urn containing the ashes of a beloved family member, hoping to express gratitude in a more intimate way.

BDSM Exhibition

This work, starting with a BDSM exhibition, explores why individuals approach their primal, animalistic nature through sensations of pain.

Given my lack of prior exposure to such topics, the filming process prompted unique reflections. To prevent the exhibition from veering into explicit themes, I employed various perspectives and materials to diminish explicit elements. I aimed to emphasise the theme through changes in lighting while avoiding an overly sensationalised portrayal.

Photography Album

Observing through a transparent curtain as performers engage in body play, to show the edginess and ambiguity of BDSM subculture.	Used projection to present scenes of surgery, allowing audience to better understand culture of BDSM.	Artist designs models to depict internal structure of human, meeting exhibition goal of exploring the essence of humanity.
Artist hand-draws structure of brain, aiming to explore reasons behind human enjoyment of sensations of pain.	During performance, individuals crawl into iron cage and are confined, illustrating the desire of a minority to experience mistreatment.

Taipei Street View

This is a collection of photographs I took while exploring Taipei in my free time.

Throughout this process, I aimed to capture Taipei's scenery from different angles. To complement Taipei's often cloudy weather, I adjusted the exposure to create a moody atmosphere in the photos. Considering that homeless individuals are frequently present on Taipei streets, I believe that photographs of them represent an important aspect of life in the city.

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Through contrast of light and shadow, I present the outer architectural structure and use an upward angle to create a majestic landscape.	Even bins can present a different atmosphere when captured from the right angle and under appropriate lighting.	Used slow shutter speed to capture trajectories of people coming and going, and to portray distinctive features of a bustling city.
The homeless often go unnoticed, but are a common sight in Taipei, so it is necessary to capture and document their presence.	A homeless person is sleeping on the streets near Taipei Main Station, undisturbed by bustling and noisy surroundings.	Dim lighting accentuates loneliness, capturing facial expressions adds more tension and depth to the photograph.
Backlighting accentuates silhouette of the leaves, while the streetlight prevents the elements from appearing too monotonous.	Winding pathway in the park adds a dynamic element, and the appearance of a scavenger creates a highlight.	Using the reflection in puddles, combined with real lighting, it shows an atmosphere where reality and illusion blend.

Flower Season At Park

This series captures the floral beauty of Daan Forest Park in Taipei during the blooming season.

The clear weather provided ample natural light, eliminating concerns about exposure issues. The challenge lay in directing the focus of the photos. To address this, I used a telephoto lens to minimise or blur the surroundings. Additionally, I aimed to capture the activities of people in the park, including picnics, meditation and dancing, adding dynamic elements to the collection.

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During the flower season, the park is crowded with people who are eager to catch a glimpse of the blossoms.	A young couple are taking photos among the flowers, while an elderly couple sit comfortably on a bench, enjoying the scene.	Two women are practicing hula hoop in the park, showing dynamic activities of people during the flower season.
A group of people sit on the grass in the park after enjoying the flowers, having a picnic and savouring a leisurely afternoon.	Using a wide-angle lens to capture the expansive scenery of the park, the lines of the river bring out a perspective effect.

Indigenous Culture Activity

This photo series posed a particular challenge for me - finding a way to convey the theme through the contrast of light and shadow in a dim environment.

The event took place indoors, with the only light source being the stage lights. To maintain photo quality without adjusting the ISO too much, I experimented with various combinations of shutter speed and aperture. The yellow stage lighting created a warm atmosphere, fitting well with the theme of this series, so I chose not to adjust the white balance.

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The organisers assembled stones and slates, sourced from indigenous tribes, as a backdrop, coupled with lighting, the setup shows the enthusiasm of that culture.	A group of indigenous performers dressed in traditional attire sing songs, aiming to increase public awareness and understanding of their heritage.	Through backlighting and shooting from a low angle, the plants appear as if they are being reborn, and the surrounding halo of light adds a magical touch.
The plant arrangement in the small corner may seem inconspicuous. But the contrast created by the backlight significantly enhances the impact.	Concurrently, it shows how indigenous people sun-dry crops and tools they use, while lacking explanatory details, it allows the public to experience diversity.

Recording Life

I have a passion for capturing life through photography and videography because these visual mediums offer the audience a more direct emotional experience. Every time I revisit the photos I have taken in the past, it feels like I am transported back to the original scene, reliving the emotional moment of pressing the shutter. I hope that one day, the photos I take can immerse the audience in the touching stories behind each image.

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A street performer is showing juggling skills in Xinyi District, and the crowd anticipates the most challenging part of the performance.	I contrast the person's subdued tones with the colours of background, adding an artistic touch by partially covering the face with an umbrella.	I blend the figure with reflected scenes through glass, creating an ambiguous space to depict the integration of reality and virtuality in a digital age.
In my first attempt at capturing the Taiwan Pride Parade, dealing with a large crowd and a complex background posed the biggest challenge, yet this experience taught me the importance of simplifying background elements.	On the route of the Pride Parade, you can always spot signs for Free Hugs, Through this activity, the public becomes less apprehensive about the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with sexually transmitted infections.	Organising the album made me feel the passion of those who went on streets for the LGBTQ+ community and the experience strengthened my love for capturing moments through photography in everyday life.

Introduction

Video Works

TV News Production and Reporting Courseworks

Traditional Taiwanese Temple Culture

The Argument Of Taiwanese

Photography

Table of Content

​Scavenger & Recycle Industry

Project Layout

Photography Album

Pushing a recycling cart along a dangerous road is a universal experience for recyclers, leading to a debate on road safety.

An elderly man pushes a stack of cardboard boxes daily, walking for twenty minutes on foot to sell them at the recycling centre.

A woman unloads heavy items from the recycling cart, intending to set aside the recyclables before moving to another batch for sale.

Two sanitation workers frequently climb onto the truck to dump bags of recyclables at the recycling centre. This hazardous job has become a routine part of their work.

Recycling workers use a crane to categorise and store recyclables, skyscrapers in the background illustrate the challenges of recycling in urban development.

A large volume of recyclables is flattened beneath the wheels of a crane, allowing the facility to accommodate continuously produced plastic and metal cans.

To minimise sun exposure, bicycles with trailers have become essential tools for recyclers, enabling efficient transport of recyclables and reducing physical strain.

Most residents are willing to hand over recyclables to recyclers, but prefer not to have them living next door, creating a paradoxical relationship of mutual benefit.

Recyclers are immersed in the cycle of collecting and selling recyclables almost the entire day, without a fixed time for rest, which leads to occupational hazards.

Qingming Festival

Project Layout

Photography Album

A woman waits in the columbarium for relatives to arrive after completing worship.

A couple pray for relatives and express gratitude for departed loved ones.

A woman worships deceased relatives, sharing inner thoughts and feelings.

A sorrowful woman kneels before a deity, praying for guidance and blessings to navigate through difficult times.

A woman holds incense as she prays for peace before a deity. Incense is an essential element in traditional Chinese worship ceremonies.

A man takes out the urn containing the ashes of a beloved family member, hoping to express gratitude in a more intimate way.

BDSM Exhibition

Photography Album

Observing through a transparent curtain as performers engage in body play, to show the edginess and ambiguity of BDSM subculture.

Used projection to present scenes of surgery, allowing audience to better understand culture of BDSM.

Artist designs models to depict internal structure of human, meeting exhibition goal of exploring the essence of humanity.

Artist hand-draws structure of brain, aiming to explore reasons behind human enjoyment of sensations of pain.

During performance, individuals crawl into iron cage and are confined, illustrating the desire of a minority to experience mistreatment.

Taipei Street View

Photography Album

Through contrast of light and shadow, I present the outer architectural structure and use an upward angle to create a majestic landscape.

Even bins can present a different atmosphere when captured from the right angle and under appropriate lighting.

Used slow shutter speed to capture trajectories of people coming and going, and to portray distinctive features of a bustling city.

The homeless often go unnoticed, but are a common sight in Taipei, so it is necessary to capture and document their presence.

A homeless person is sleeping on the streets near Taipei Main Station, undisturbed by bustling and noisy surroundings.

Dim lighting accentuates loneliness, capturing facial expressions adds more tension and depth to the photograph.

Backlighting accentuates silhouette of the leaves, while the streetlight prevents the elements from appearing too monotonous.

Winding pathway in the park adds a dynamic element, and the appearance of a scavenger creates a highlight.

Using the reflection in puddles, combined with real lighting, it shows an atmosphere where reality and illusion blend.

​Flower Season At Park

Photography Album

During the flower season, the park is crowded with people who are eager to catch a glimpse of the blossoms.

A young couple are taking photos among the flowers, while an elderly couple sit comfortably on a bench, enjoying the scene.

Two women are practicing hula hoop in the park, showing dynamic activities of people during the flower season.

A group of people sit on the grass in the park after enjoying the flowers, having a picnic and savouring a leisurely afternoon.

Using a wide-angle lens to capture the expansive scenery of the park, the lines of the river bring out a perspective effect.

Indigenous Culture Activity

Photography Album

The organisers assembled stones and slates, sourced from indigenous tribes, as a backdrop, coupled with lighting, the setup shows the enthusiasm of that culture.

A group of indigenous performers dressed in traditional attire sing songs, aiming to increase public awareness and understanding of their heritage.

Through backlighting and shooting from a low angle, the plants appear as if they are being reborn, and the surrounding halo of light adds a magical touch.

The plant arrangement in the small corner may seem inconspicuous. But the contrast created by the backlight significantly enhances the impact.

Concurrently, it shows how indigenous people sun-dry crops and tools they use, while lacking explanatory details, it allows the public to experience diversity.

Recording Life

Photography Album

A street performer is showing juggling skills in Xinyi District, and the crowd anticipates the most challenging part of the performance.

I contrast the person's subdued tones with the colours of background, adding an artistic touch by partially covering the face with an umbrella.

I blend the figure with reflected scenes through glass, creating an ambiguous space to depict the integration of reality and virtuality in a digital age.

In my first attempt at capturing the Taiwan Pride Parade, dealing with a large crowd and a complex background posed the biggest challenge, yet this experience taught me the importance of simplifying background elements.

On the route of the Pride Parade, you can always spot signs for Free Hugs, Through this activity, the public becomes less apprehensive about the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with sexually transmitted infections.

Organising the album made me feel the passion of those who went on streets for the LGBTQ+ community and the experience strengthened my love for capturing moments through photography in everyday life.

Scavenger & Recycle Industry

Flower Season At Park