Feng Liu Chicago | Feng Liu Street Photography

I remember about 26 years ago, when I first moved to Chicago, I visited Michigan Avenue. I stood at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Street, watching the bustling crowds around me. At that time, I felt lost, unsure of what to do, and lacked confidence. You might not believe it, but just one year later, my work was exhibited at the Water Tower Gallery and the Chicago Cultural Center on Michigan Avenue, the very place where I stood 26 years ago (all my photos were taken in Chicago that year). I had no connections here, nor did I know any officials or people in art institutions. I only had a camera. This was a place where my dreams could come true. I am proud to live in this land of freedom, where you have the right to express yourself freely. Since then, photography has completely changed my life. I was fortunate that my photographic work was recognized here, which encouraged me to continue pursuing photography instead of my original profession—engineering. Today, I still have the same feelings as when I first arrived in Chicago 26 years ago. Everything still feels fresh to me, and I can still capture wonderful images in every corner of the city. Chicago is so vast; it's difficult to document all its stories in a short time. Chicago is changing, and so are its people. What I want to do is continue to capture the stories of this great city. Photography is a journey without end.