He is optimistic about the process, and where it will lead.

Speaking to theBBC, Mr Huang said: Most people thought what I was proposing was not normal.

One family in Beijing had their home slated for demolition to make way for tower blocks or offices.

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It took between 3 and 4 months to arrange this shot.

In contrast, one Mongolian family portrait took only 2 hours to prepare.

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