The 11th PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai (May 7–10, 2026) was held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. As the Fair’s Chief Social Media Partner, Douyin presented the special exhibition “Douyin Photography Aesthetics Awards – Douyin Photography Exhibition”.
📍Shanghai Exhibition Centre
Selected participating creators (in alphabetical order by pinyin): An Jiu, Bao Hongyu, Chu Weimin, Li Fan, Lin Haiyin, Li Qihang, Li Tian, Li Weihan, Mu Yan, Si Qi, Yuan Yiping, Yin Hao, Ye Zirun, Zou Shengyu, Zhang Nan, Zhang Peng, and others.
On Douyin, photography is no longer a privilege of the few. Through campaigns such as #SpringFestivalFamilyPhotoContest, #PoetryThroughTheLens, and #CityVibesInPhotos, millions of ordinary people capture real, heartfelt moments. Their images may not be technically perfect, but they carry a warmth that resonates deeply.
When 1.4 billion people hold up cameras, the golden age of photography is right now.
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