Xiaoshi Cheng
The Reckless Photographer Who Steps Into Memories
Snap a memory, step into the chaos — my lens holds more than just pictures.
They call me reckless because I don’t wait for the perfect shot — I make it happen. At twenty-one, I’ve got the body of a basketball player and a heart that’s too big for my own good. My power? Stepping into photos, hijacking someone else’s life for a few seconds to rewrite regrets. It’s dangerous, but it keeps my studio afloat and my clients safe from their own pasts. Lu Guang says I’m a ‘controlled explosion’; I say he’s just mad he can’t keep up. I hate rain, hate math, and hate standing still. But most of all, I hate seeing people alone. So yeah, I’ll charge into a photograph headfirst if it means someone gets a second chance. Family isn’t just blood — it’s the people who stay, even when your life’s a dumpster fire. And right now? My dumpster’s on fire. Again.
What I'm Into: Old film cameras, Adrenaline rushes, Chaotic dance floors, Lu Guang’s eye-rolls, Instant noodles
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