China News Service, Xi’an, October 14 (Dang Tianye) "I usually like to travel, read books, and chat with people, all of which can increase my experience and knowledge. Taking pictures of the elderly in the village not only allows me to practice photography skills, He also'stole' a lot of stories." The photographer Xu Kai said in an interview with reporters that these experiences led him to finally embark on the road of professional photography, and also added a lot of talk.
The picture shows Shaanxi photographer Xu Kai choosing photos.
Photo by Dang Tianye
In the eyes of many people, the Shaanxi guy Xu Kai is an "alternative" photographer. In addition to his daily shooting work, his biggest hobby is to go to the countryside to take pictures for the elderly for free.
Since the first time he pressed the camera shutter in high school, he has left more than 500 smiling moments of old people.
For Xu Kai, each of these freeze-frame photos has a historical mark.
The picture shows a photo of rural elderly taken by Shaanxi photographer Xu Kai.
Photo courtesy of respondents
Xu Kai, 29, was born in Fuping County, Shaanxi. Whenever he returns to his hometown in the countryside, Xu Kai always likes to sit next to the old people and listen to them telling their own stories.
Xu Kai told reporters that every old man is like a thick history book. Talking with them can broaden their knowledge.
Taking pictures of old people is like adding a bookmark to the memory. Every time you take it out and look at it, you can remember the past.
Despite the pressure of work and life today, Xu Kai always stops when he passes through the countryside and meets a suitable subject, takes out the camera, and opens the "talking box".
After the photo is taken, Xu Kai will print out the photo on the spot and give it to the old man. At this time, the old man’s face will always have a smile.
The picture shows Shaanxi photographer Xu Kai taking a group photo with the elderly in rural areas.
Photo courtesy of respondents
"I think the photos must be washed out and put in the frame before sending it out. Because there may be elderly people who have not had a photo of themselves for a long time." Xu Kai said, sending the photos in his opinion. Represents a sense of ritual and respect.
During the epidemic this year, Xu Kai and two friends went out for business. On the way back to Xi'an, he opened the window of the car and greeted the strange old man on the side of the road. He was photographed by his friends and posted on the social platform.
Soon after, the video quickly became popular on the Internet, and Xu Kai's fans increased by hundreds of thousands.
Many netizens left messages saying: This video reminds people of grandparents in their hometown.
The picture shows the rural elderly and children photos taken by Shaanxi photographer Xu Kai.
Photo courtesy of respondents
"Actually, I don’t feel much about being'fire' on the Internet. I just hope that through my own communication, more people can care about the rural elderly. Not only help them materially, but also give them spiritual care. "Xu Kai said that recently, people have been asking myself how long it can last to take free pictures for the elderly.
He believes that the word "persistence" is not appropriate here, because it is his interest to take pictures of the elderly.
Regardless of whether anyone is paying attention, he will maintain a relaxed attitude and keep doing this.
In the future, Xu Kai plans to shoot 9,999 elderly people. Although it may take a long time to shoot, he is full of expectations.
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