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Photos record Hai'an's transformation

chinadaily.com.cn

Updated: 2019-11-15

An exhibition displaying photos taken by the family of Gu Jun was held in Hai'an, Nantong, Jiangsu province on Nov 12.

The family has been interested in photography for four generations, and more than 150 photographs spanning 70 years were on display at the exhibition. The photos showcased local landscapes, Hai'an's historical transformation, and some of the family's memorable moments.

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An exhibition displaying photos taken by the family of Gu Jun is held in Hai'an on Nov 12. [Photo/VCG]

Gu Jun, who owns a photo studio in Hai'an, starting learning about photography when he was 12 years old, as his father was a photographer his entire life. Gu's son later went on to study photography in Beijing, and his grandson has now become a photographer as well.

The exhibition reflected the family's passion for photography as well as Hai'an's achievements over the past 70 years.

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A photo of Gu Jun's family is displayed at the exhibition. [Photo/VCG]