Andy Lui Xu
About
one Journey
Frame by Frame
A curated collection of my creative and photographic work over the years. This space reflects the colors I’m drawn to, the way I capture light, and the ideas I explore as I continuously experiment throughout this creative journey.
Chinese rose
El Retiro, Colombia
A slow shutter speed turns vibrant flora into dynamic motion blur, blending organic floral composition with rich contrast and vivid nature in motion.
South Pointe Park Pier, Miami
A classic sunny Miami day from the deck of a crucero. High shutter, crisp hard light, and bold contrast framing the coastline's ultimate visual edge.
Toyosu, Tokyo
Toyosu to Tokyo, sunny day, from the automatic train. Raw file was a disaster, but dynamic range and white balance adjustment in post-processing saved it.
waiting in Tokyo
at some station in Tokyo
Pure station hustle with crowds rushing past, yet she stood frozen in time. Almost deleted this as a bad photo in the hurry, but that contrast made it easily another one of my absolute favorites.
when the light hits the flowers
El retiro, colombia
Took so much time mastering this technique. A gentle camera movement with a slow shutter turns bright sunlight and colorful flowers into pure abstract art.
bright koi
Miami
Trial and error paid off. A slow shutter speed turns swimming koi into a smooth, abstract blur. So many failed attempts, but the motion feels alive.
ten'in
Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Tokyo
Spontaneous warmth inside the coffee roastery. A smiling face framed by her team, organic moment that turned into my favorite shot of the day.
Blue kimono
Kyoto, Japan
Sweating through the daylight just to capture this composition. Vibrant blue fabrics, heavy sunlight, and pure grace, worth every single drop of sweat.
Take me back
Kyoto, Japan
We were out riding bikes under an intense, burning sun when I had to slam on the brakes to snap a quick photo of the crew. I almost got left behind in the rush, but I don't care about technical perfection here—the memory is what makes this shot special.
Brickell City Centre, miami
High-rises and deep shadows under a bright sun. Framing bold geometry and intense contrast around the city center. Love this strong architectural feel.
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Really appreciate you taking the time to check out what I do. Feel free to say hi! I'm always open to connecting. andylui.co@gmail.com