Writing and photography are the two integral halves of my life that complement and balance one another. Even though they use different writing tools (words and light) for me, they seek a common purpose: to make sense of time and the impermanence of all things. In writing, I strive to validate the past by recording my thoughts and memories; in photography, I strive to 'archive' the present by capturing a fleeting moment and making it last. These inspire me to appreciate the temporariness of life and thus build a happier future. One of the greatest influences on my life was...more