Humanity's advancement have largely fuelled yee chao's photographic journey. From venturing deep down Varanasi's alleys to exploring Singapore's urban playground, his images consistently reflects his vision in documenting dying traditions and cultures.
"i like to capture things that have fallen through society's cracks and photograph them before they disappear in the face of rapid modernization. I hope my images will remind younger generations of the hardship and pain that our forefathers went through to get us to where we are today,"
Yee chao equates his shooting style to two key elements - an open heart and keen observation. For it is through understanding that one can really unveil the subjects true personality.
"What's the use of depth of field, if there is no depth of feelings?"