Wedding photographers in Ho Chi Minh City

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—My journey as a Photographer began at 20 years old when I picked up my first camera. I was trained in the darkroom and am thankful for the technical training that afforded me. I’ve photographed for newspapers, celebrities, non-profits, friends, family and new friends! I also work full time with an organization called The SOLD Project. We work to prevent child exploitation through educational opportunities and my photography can be found through-out SOLD’s website as well. 

—What makes a photo valuable? What are the key features of a great photo?

—You have to really care about whatever you’re shooting. I know it sounds like a cliché but when I first started taking photos, like most amateur photographers, I would shoot everything in sight. Flowers. Doorknobs. Nascar. It didn’t matter that I didn’t care about pretty flowers, doorknobs or cars going in circles, I just took photos of them because I thought that’s what you’re supposed to do when you’re holding a big camera and something ‘cool’ is in front of you.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—I love to document weddings, I focus is to capture friends and family enjoying the celebration of love. I love capturing life and love on film and put my whole heart into it. I'm into adventure, romance, celebration, authenticity, distinction, and being drenched in natural light whenever possible. 

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Listen up. Figure out whether the criticism is constructive or simply rude. ...
Respond calmly. Be respectful no matter what, and thank someone if the feedback is useful . ...
Don't take it personally.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Good photographs put you in a particular moment in time, they tell a story, or they speak to your emotions. The most important element of a great photograph is that it does all of the above.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—I enjoy making my clients feel comfortable – no one ever enjoys a camera all up in their face! I tend to laugh easily and often and I hope that it makes you laugh, too!

—When travelling, what do you usually take with you & why?

—My wife of course. I love her so much.

—Do you like travelling?

—Always up for travel, worldwide.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—I also expect wearable devices and drones to play a role in wedding photo and video capture. I imagine conspicuous new wearable devices that take high-resolution photography to be part of wedding attire. And if drones come down in price, aerial photography would be a nice addition to the mix of media captured at a wedding.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—my wife and my children

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—My goal as a photographer is to capture the moments that are fleeting. The twinkle in your eye. The smile when no one is looking.

—When are you totally satisfied with the results of your work?

—So so

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Prewedding shoot with pure, natural, and keep moments photos

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs