For your self-portrait series “Look at Me, Look at You,” you mention it is easy to manipulate our lives online. What version of yourself do you put forth in this series?

In this series, I tried to put forth a different version of myself that I have yet to portray in my work, one of my self-expression and vanity that exists in my online presence. The images not only show where I was in life at the time but also the version of myself that I truly want to be. In this way, I explored my identity - not just as a photographer or a model, but as someone who can conquer all fields.

What is the narrative behind the shift in red, warm tones to blue, cooler tones in “Look At Me, Look At You”?

I never really considered the deeper meanings of the different colors in this series until after I had finished shooting and compiled all the selected images. I think now, the shifts in color tones represent the different stages I was at, emotionally and physically, during the whole project and also my different personalities that came out.

Do you approach shooting digital differently than shooting film?

I honestly approach both mediums in the same way. I take my time with each shot and hope for the best. Obviously, I can be a bit more lenient with digital since I have unlimited shots, but I treat each practice of getting the perfect shot the same.

Describe your creative process in one word.

Ambivalent.

If you could teach a one-hour class on anything, what would it be?

How to make the best Korean dishes.

What was the last book you read or film you saw that inspired you?

I’ve recently rewatched Fallen Angels, directed by Wong Kar-wai…for obvious reasons. Anytime I get in a creative rut, I watch his films for a visual overload of beautiful imagery.