"Dragon Baby" photographed for Helsingin Sanomat

As the birth rate in China continues to decline, there is growing speculation that the symbolic "Year of the Dragon" could potentially have a reversing effect. Referred to as "Drago Babies," the cultural connotations associated with this auspicious zodiac sign may serve as a powerful motivator for individuals aspiring to start families, potentially impacting the prevailing demographic trend.

I was asked to. photograph Hua Ying, 30 years old, whose decided to have a “Dragon Baby” in Wenzhou, near Shanghai for the Helsingin Sanomat

Shanghai Lockdown photographed for Die Zeit

As the city of Shanghai is experiencing a harsh lockdown I was asked to photograph what is going on for Die Zeit, here some outtakes of my assignment