When did you start to like Hanfu and ancient style photography?

Hello, I am Lu Yuan, an independent female photographer based in Xiangyang, Hubei.

First of all, let me introduce my hometown, Xiangyang, Hubei Province. It is a national historical and cultural city and the main birthplace of Chu culture, Han culture and Three Kingdoms culture. Xiangyang itself is an ancient city. It is one of the ten best-preserved ancient cities in the country. Since ancient times, it has been known as "the first city in China", "the iron-clad Xiangyang" and "the battleground for military strategists".

There is also a film and television base here that rivals Hengdian. The recently popular TV series "Menghualu" was filmed in Xiangyang Tangcheng.

Menghualu Tokyo Bianliang filming location - Xiangyang Tangcheng

The ancient city of Xiangyang itself has a very ancient atmosphere, whether you are walking on the street or taking photos in Tangcheng There are many people wearing Hanfu, and this city is very culturally inclusive. Everyone thinks that wearing Hanfu is beautiful and fairy-like, and they all yearn for the comfortable life of the ancients.

From part-time to full-time photography

I started taking online classes to learn photography in May 2018, and it has been four years since I started to be exposed to Hanfu culture. I used to do part-time photography on weekends and then I quit my job to become a full-time photographer.

My dad is a loyal lover of culture and art. Under his influence and teachings, I began to study Chinese painting and calligraphy in junior high school. I was also an art student in high school. I studied graphic design in college and have been engaged in art-related fields. work, which has always had a great influence on my photography aesthetic.

I first became interested in ancient-style photography because Xiangyang has a film and television city called Tangcheng, which gave me room to develop and opened up my path to ancient-style photography.

My photography style

My personal photography style is more aesthetic and fresh, tolerant and adheres to my own independent aesthetic. I will suggest Hanfu and makeup that suits each person based on their appearance and temperament, and control the overall style of the makeup. I provide guidance in the early stage of shooting, and carefully retouch the pictures in the later stage. Female photographers are good at shooting the most beautiful angles from the female perspective, and the post-stage retouching will also fit the female aesthetic. I will be happy to receive your praise and praise from everyone, and thank you for your support. Identification of my style and aesthetic.

Not only do I take photos locally in Xiangyang, I also travel to different places to take photos, and I also study for further studies every year, so that I can better expand my photography ideas and break through the bottleneck of artistic creation. As an ancient photographer, I have met many beautiful people and things in the past four years, and used my lens to record everyone's most beautiful moments. You are all sparkling fairies under the lens.

Collection of ancient style works

I will continue to work hard in the future, hoping to go further on the road of photography.

Everyone is welcome to come and take photos with me, and everyone is also welcome to travel to Xiangyang, Hubei and come to Tangcheng to check in. Wearing Hanfu to take photos is also a way to enjoy and experience the life of the ancients, and experience the flowers and wine in the world. Poems and dreams.