I got to know Fan Ho (1931 – 2016) by his photos, especially via The living theatre album. I love the way he told stories of ordinary lives via light. I am also drawn to his way of capturing people living/being in their moments.

Today I joined Noirfoto for 3 hours of Photowalk around the Chợ Lớn area. The Photowalk was inspired by Fan Ho’s streetlife photography style. I found it difficult to blend into someone’s daily activities and capture his/her moments in a short time. To me, this kind of photography requires time and patience to develop “the connection” with the surroundings before I know “when is the right time to capture”.

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This album is dedicated to anh Ngọc from Noirfoto, who guided me back to the “why do I like to take photos”

 – from ĐANCHI with loves –

Below are some photos from the 3 hours walk. I could not bring that Fan Ho’s style into my photos yet, but I think they are simply beautiful because the strangers smiled at me when I took photos of them.

  • Mrs Bún-mắm
  • Fish market
  • Flowers
  • Keys master
  • Have a break
  • Mr Aquarium
  • Wander
  • Have a break
  • Mr Xe-ôm
  • Banana lady
  • Fruit lady
  • Mrs Butcher
  • A walk to remember Fan Ho
  • Mr Xích-lô
  • Mr Wooden-stamp
  • Have a break-fast
  • Mrs cafetea