In The Frame

  • January 28, 2025

Saigon’s Tet Markets

This Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), I wandered through the Trên Bến Dưới Thuyền flower market in District 8 – got some great afternoon photos!  The name translates to “On the wharf, under the boat” reflecting its location along the waterfront and its history as a bustling market for flowers, especially during major holidays like […]

  • April 17, 2021

A walk inspired by Fan Ho

I first discovered Fan Ho through his stunning photos, particularly his The Living Theatre album. I admire how he tells the stories of everyday life through light. What draws me in even more is his ability to capture people living in their moments. I had chance to join Noirfoto for a 3-hour photowalk around the […]

  • April 3, 2021

Pinhole camera

I first heard about pinhole cameras from a friend, who shared stories of making cameras with different types of cans when he was a kid. As living in the digital era, I was really curious about these homemade cameras and wanted to try making one myself. Two years later, I got the chance to visit a […]

  • March 13, 2021

Photographic journey to healing

Back in 2019, I was dealing with some serious work burnout, which really affected both my physical health and mental well-being. I spent most of my days in bed, focusing on taking care of my basic self-care needs – sleeping, eating, drinking water, and recovering. At the same time, my neighbor started rebuilding her house, […]