Her images, focused on portraiture, are quiet and at the same time very intense, creating strong narratives that reveal the physical closeness between people but also what sets them apart. Selecting tranquil atmospheres and avoiding over-acted poses, her sitters seem always at ease, which in turn helps in establishing a true psychological connection with them. For her series “Screen touch, Xiamen” Sarah Mei photographed young people and their intimate relationships in the streets of Xiamen and at the university campus, a great collection of contemporary portraiture that bare witness of youth culture and current times.