Andy Yu

Hello, my name is Andy, and I am an analog photographer based in the
Calgary area. Being from a generation born directly into the digital
age, it was hard not to feel trapped in a world of instant
gratification and the pursuit of recognition. I remember starting my
photography journey simply with my iPhone, and posting my photos on
Instagram. Little did I know, I would be introduced to a hobby that
would eventually become a burning passion. During COVID-19, I (like
many others), was separated from my family and friends, struck by the
feeling of loneliness, and eventually fell into a depression. After
this trauma, I rekindled my relationship with photography and
discovered the world of analog. This new medium has taught me many
things, including to slow down and stop being so hard on myself. Not
being able to see the picture after taking it has done wonders for my
self-confidence, and has encouraged me to stay in the present. I find
taking analogue photos a meditative experience and developing them at
home a fun way to witness my art come to life.

I believe that as humans, we are forever chasing something tangible,
and sometimes the little mundane moments in life seem to define us.
This is why my style of making pictures generally revolves around
street photography. I feel lucky to be born in an era dominated by
change, new things, and new experiences, and documenting the mundane
events that make us human is what resonates with me the most