Hands tell stories.

Through hand photography, it conveys emotion to craft the photograph's storytelling.

My hand photography was greatly influenced by Bryan Peterson, one of my most influential photographers. His capture of the nuances of hands teaches me that hand photography evokes emotional connections and enables deeper storytelling.

During the pandemic lockdown, like everyone else, I stayed home and started practicing hand photography by taking many pictures of my mom's hands. At that time, she helped sew hundreds of masks for friends and nurses. Her machine is the old treadle sewing machine from the estate sale. The room she was in was lit only by a golden light streaming in from the side window. I can still hear the squeak of the old motor as she rocked back and forth on the treadle machine's pedal.

In my photographs, her hands came alive as the focal point, beautifully illuminated by the soft glow of the machine's bulb. It reflects a flicker of hope amid uncertainty.

Using the Lensbaby 56 lens, I focused on the cracked lines and blackened fingernails, mixing them with the softness created by the shallow depth of field, to capture her joy over the new harvest from her garden.

This collection of my hand photographs not only highlights the artistry of hand photography but also weaves a deeply personal narrative of hope and joy.