Self-Portrait (2025), shot at Candid Studios — Manchester pop-up
About
“Every story needs a soul.”
I’ve been an observer most of my life: looking, listening, documenting, narrating. Though this began with a general fascination with visual arts and the world beyond my hometown, I’ve come to realise that human connection has always been at the heart of my work and it’s the sole reason I continue to create, despite growing cynicism and technology that could very easily leave me careless and career-less.Over the years my observations have taken the forms of diaries, blogs, poetry, paintings, photographs and even tattoos, and after an interesting journey through fashion, events, marketing and human rights research, I’ve decided my ultimate craft is telling stories to make you feel something. (Even better if it spurs you to do something good.)
Variety is the spice of life, so I’m always open to exercising my creative muscles with freelance design projects, photography enquiries and strategy/consultancy for brands and individuals; please get in touch if you’d like to explore ways we can work together.
Yours,
Emma Dai
December 2025
Emma Dai
December 2025