Sino-Dutch photography duo Ning Kai (b. 1987) and Sabrina Scarpa (b. 1991) are partners in both life and work who seek solitary places to capture and convey moments of intimacy and clarity. From East to West, they explore the natural world's essence and energy, creating meditations on life's fleeting seasons. By emphasising the tangibility of the photographs, they aim to make their handcrafted prints feel like unique objects.

Ning and Scarpa’s work has appeared in magazines including Harper's BAZAAR China, Stern Gesund Leben, and American Chordata, as well as on websites such as The Atlantic, L'Oeil de la Photographie, and PhotoVogue. They have collaborated with brands such as RIMOWA and Yongpu Coffee. In 2019, they were awarded the Barcelona International Photography Award BIPA.