Hi，我是刘时岐，来自于中国郑州，我是一位摄影师，目前有一个属于自己的摄影工作室，主要以拍摄人像为主。同时也在佳能青年影像学院做兼职讲师，在这里的工作主要是通过全国巡展，向大学生们和一些青年影像爱好者分享一些摄影经历和摄影小技巧。 首先，我要说一下对我影响最大的艺术家，就是2019年刚刚过世的罗伯特弗兰克。 因为大学的时候在书店偶尔看到他的《美国人》对我触动很大，我也想像他那样方式去表达去拍照，开一辆车，出去寻找故事并记录下来这个时代。 我希望自己以后也能创作出像他那样有意义的作品，以旁观者的角度去记录一片土地的文化对这个时代所具有的意义. 近7年来，我虽然一直从事人像摄影。然而，我发现，在我的照片中，从来没有一个残疾人。他们似乎对我们隐藏着，但事实上，在中国，残疾人的数量已经达到8500多万，占总人口的6.21%。在这样的社会背景下，我认为摄影师应该承担更大的社会责任，这也是我申请奖学金的最终初心，希望能有精力做到更好，有资金有时间可以让我通过记录和展示残疾人生活的影像，唤起公众的关注和情感共鸣，推动社会对残疾人的人文关怀。 在我看到贵校这门课程，旨在支持和鼓励艺术家通过实践主导的研究，将摄影作为一种扩展的跨学科实践，并强调批判性思维和社会参与实践，通过思想的交流，并在图像的制作和后期制作中提供可转移的技能，这正是我需要学习并且想要具备的特质与能力，所以我希望能通过在校的学习能真正实现我的梦想，成为这样一位独立的实践者。

Hello Liu Shiqi, it is wonderful to hear about your passion for photography and your desire to use it as a means to promote social responsibility. It takes a great deal of courage and dedication to pursue one's dreams, and it seems like you have a clear vision of how you want to make an impact in the world. It can be challenging to balance one's artistic goals with social responsibility, but it is commendable that you are striving to do so. It is also understandable that you feel the need to improve your skills and gain more knowledge to achieve your goals. From a Buddhist perspective, your desire to use your art to create meaning and promote social awareness aligns with the concept of "right livelihood." This refers to pursuing a vocation or career that does not harm others and is beneficial to society. Additionally, the Buddhist practice of mindfulness can be applied to photography, as it involves being present in the moment and observing the world with a non-judgmental attitude. From a psychological perspective, pursuing one's passion can contribute to overall well-being and life satisfaction. However, it is important to also consider the potential challenges and obstacles that may arise, such as self-doubt or external criticism. In terms of coaching advice, it may be helpful to break down your goals into smaller, achievable steps. This can help to reduce feelings of overwhelm and increase motivation. Consider seeking out mentorship or networking opportunities to further develop your skills and expand your connections in the photography community. Additionally, it may be beneficial to research and learn about the experiences of other photographers who have successfully used their art to promote social change. Remember to also take care of yourself and prioritize self-care practices such as mindfulness and self-compassion. Best of luck to you in pursuing your dreams and making a positive impact through your art.