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Charlotte Tian






about me

My journey in photography started in 2015, when I began shooting the urban scenes in Beijing. I got gravitated towards film photography in college, for the spontaneity and candidness. 

Intentionally breaking free from the dazzling effects of post-production, I enjoy exploring the interaction of lights and colors while capturing nuanced emotions of my subjects. I enjoy moments of pure calmness behind the viewfinder.



Northwestern University ‘22
B.A. in Mathematics & M.S. in Computer Science

Currently based in Chicago, USA. 


Contact: ctian.photo@gmail.com



awards

  • Remarkable Artwork // Siena International Photography Awards
  • Bronze // Moscow International Foto Awards
  • Nominee // Fine Art Photography Awards
  • Exhibition // Ullens Center of Contemporary Art (UCCA)
  • Acceptance // Tekesi International Exhibition of Photography
  • Acceptance // China International Exhibition of Photography



what inspires me

  • Slightly out of Focus // by Robert Capa
  • On Photography // by Susan Sontag 
  • Istanbul: City of 100 Names // by Alex Webb
  • Color Correction // by Ernst Haas
  • Wales, Land of My Father // by David Hurn
  • 浮光 // 吴明益

  • Late night walks while listening to Japanese jazz
  • Light-roast coffee
  • My Grandma. 


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// all photos are original //