photo poster project | A Day to Share the Photos You Love with the People Close to You by Darren Low | ISSUE #212

cizucu hosts the photo poster project in cities around the world.
By simply choosing a city and date, creators can join a physical photo poster exhibition—and meet fellow creatives in real life.

In this issue, we spoke with Darren, who participated in the photo poster project, about what brought them to the event, what the experience felt like, and why they chose the photograph they exhibited.

I’m Darren Low. I work as a lawyer specializing in international commercial arbitration. My work is often highly bespoke, which is why photography has become an important creative outlet for me.

I mainly shoot in black and white, but I keep studying color photography as well—because color can evoke moods and feelings that black and white cannot.

While it’s easy to organize a casual photo walk, it’s surprisingly rare to find time to sit down with like-minded photographers and talk about each other’s work. For me, that dialogue is a vital part of photography.

And because black-and-white photography can be more niche than color, it can be even harder to find the right setting to share what you’re trying to express. I felt photo poster project would be a place where that kind of conversation could happen, so I decided to join.

Even for a single day, creating an exhibition experience together with cizucu felt just right. The atmosphere was relaxed and intimate—close enough that conversations started naturally.

I was also impressed by the print quality, and by how intentionally the posters were sequenced. It didn’t feel like a collection of separate works—it felt like one cohesive experience.

There were photographers from all walks of life, and the day flew by. For beginners, it’s a welcoming introduction; for those who have exhibited before, it’s a perfect weekend afternoon.

Personally, what made me happiest was seeing my loved ones take the time to come. It can be hard to talk with friends and family about a hobby you care deeply about—but photo poster project made it easy to share that part of my life with them.

When choosing what to exhibit, I think about (i) what I would personally like to show others, and (ii) what kind of mood I want people to feel after seeing the work.

I also keep the audience in mind, because different people respond differently to different pieces—and that changes how the mood lands.

In the end, I believe the photograph itself completes my motivation, so I don’t feel the need to elaborate too much beyond that.

I hope our paths cross in future exhibitions organized by cizucu. It was great to learn from my fellow photographers—and I look forward to the opportunity to learn from you, too.