“Garbage Night” is a series of photographs that explores a landfill site in Beijing, China. Toby chooses to pay attention to the waste that often goes unnoticed. Rather than take pictures during the daytime, Toby chooses to explore the dump at night. Just as reporters use their flash to expose celebrities, Toby uses his flash to capture the essence of the space. By doing this, his photos highlight the beauty hidden in the trash. “Garbage Night” focuses on three types of technique— lighting, composition, and colors. Toby’s goal is to remind people that beauty can be found in something that we usually throw away.
