NEWSCASTER:

The world of journalism is populated with hungry investigative reporters looking to uncover the latest scandals and hard-nosed correspondents, some of whom twist the words of the rich and famous and push them into making contradictory statements. So, it's no wonder that when we're presented with so much negative press, an uplifting human interest story can feel like a breath of fresh air. Lukas Hadorn, a Swiss born foreign correspondent, began working as a journalist in 2003..

The world of journalism is populated with hungry investigative reporters looking to uncover the latest scandals and hard-nosed correspondents, some of whom twist the words of the rich and famous and push them into making contradictory statements. So, it's no wonder that when we're presented with so much negative press, an uplifting human interest story can feel like a breath of fresh air. Lukas Hadorn, a Swiss born foreign correspondent, began working as a journalist in 2003.
LUKAS HADORN:

To tell you the truth, from day one I felt as if I wanted to take the side of the people. I'm not interested in pulling them out of obscurity and thrusting them into the limelight. I try to respect and maintain each person's dignity.

To tell you the truth, from day one I felt as if I wanted to take the side of the people. I'm not interested in pulling them out of obscurity and thrusting them into the limelight. I try to respect and maintain each person's dignity.
NEWSCASTER0:

Stuck for an angle for a story, Lukas took himself out onto the streets and let himself be inspired by the people and things around him. Out on the streets meeting and interacting with people is where you can find Lukas today. Not in Switzerland but in China. He came to China as a foreign correspondent for a Swiss publication. Later, he decided that he wanted to know more about the people, and to do that, he needed to get more Chinese under his belt.

Stuck for an angle for a story, Lukas took himself out onto the streets and let himself be inspired by the people and things around him. Out on the streets meeting and interacting with people is where you can find Lukas today. Not in Switzerland but in China. He came to China as a foreign correspondent for a Swiss publication. Later, he decided that he wanted to know more about the people, and to do that, he needed to get more Chinese under his belt.
NEWSCASTER1:

As a student of Mandarin, he keeps up his passion for people and understanding the world through photography.

As a student of Mandarin, he keeps up his passion for people and understanding the world through photography.
LUKAS HADORN0:

I was with a friend of mine, when we came across these old Shanghai cameras from the seventies and eighties. At first it was just a bit of fun but little did I know when I bought it that it would take such great quality pictures. There's another plus to this camera too being an object that a lot of Chinese people know. It makes a great conversation starter. People here are always asking me about the camera and why I, as a foreigner, am using such an old camera instead of a new digital one.

I was with a friend of mine, when we came across these old Shanghai cameras from the seventies and eighties. At first it was just a bit of fun but little did I know when I bought it that it would take such great quality pictures. There's another plus to this camera too being an object that a lot of Chinese people know. It makes a great conversation starter. People here are always asking me about the camera and why I, as a foreigner, am using such an old camera instead of a new digital one.
LUKAS HADORN1:

It's a great way to break the ice. It's quite a privilege to have people tell you their story. I get really caught up with the people I write about. There's nothing more interesting than people's stories and it's not something to abuse. To be perfectly honest, the stories of everyday people are the most interesting thing in the world.

It's a great way to break the ice. It's quite a privilege to have people tell you their story. I get really caught up with the people I write about. There's nothing more interesting than people's stories and it's not something to abuse. To be perfectly honest, the stories of everyday people are the most interesting thing in the world.
NEWSCASTER:

It seems that there are stories all around us and as Lukas says, "All you have to do is step outside your front door".

It seems that there are stories all around us and as Lukas says, "All you have to do is step outside your front door".