Founder & Leader
Yiwei WU (Alex)
No 2 High School of East China Normal University
Student photographer who uses images to observe the relationship between people, place, and the environment. Since first picking up a Canon EOS at age eight, he has photographed landscapes, architecture, school life, and everyday scenes that reveal overlooked details. Through Futures Focus, he hopes to help students use photography as a way to notice sustainability issues in ordinary surroundings.
Co-Founder & Leader
Zirui Yin (Eric)
YK Pao School
Student whose curiosity about ecosystems grew into a love for the natural world—and photography as a way to document it. Fascinated by sustainability, he photographs landscapes, urban green spaces, and the often-overlooked connections between people and their environments. Through Futures Focus, he hopes to make sustainability feel visible, personal, and relevant to everyday life.
Co-Founder & Leader
Daqi CHEN (James)
British International School of Chicago
Student photographer who documents the quiet rhythms of community life through a lens. Ever since he borrowed his father's Nikon at twelve, he has been drawn to portraits, street scenes, campus moments, and the small interactions that often go unseen. Through Futures Focus, he hopes to encourage students to use photography as a way to discover sustainability challenges hidden in their own communities.
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