Lives of freelancers

Qin Nuyi poses for the camera in Zhoushan city, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 1, 2015. [Photo/CFP]

Qin Nuyi: A portrait photographer

Qin graduated from university in 2013, and then worked in an enterprise. "I don't like living life in a way that I can predict what I'll be doing in ten years' time, " said Qin.

She resigned and worked as a planner in a company in Zhoushan, and also moonlights as a model occasionally. However, she decided to give up the job to become a full time portrait photographer.

In January, she accomplished her first batch of photographic work. Qin started to accept orders from clients in June, and she said the income is enough to support herself now.

"Photography is a serious thing, and taking photos with all my heart is significant work," said Qin.