I joined a 3-hour photowalk with Noirfoto around the Chợ Lớn area. The walk was inspired by the street photography of Fan Ho.
The day before the photowalk, I spent some time learning more about Fan Ho’s work, especially his The Living Theatre series. I really liked how he used light and shadow to tell stories about everyday life. What I enjoyed most was the way he captured people in quiet, natural moments without making them pose.
During the walk, I tried to observe the streets and the daily life around me. It was harder than I expected to blend into the environment and capture good moments in just a few hours. This experience helped me understand that street photography takes patience and careful observation. You need to spend time with the place, watch what is happening, and wait for the right moment before taking the photo.
Here are some photos from the 3-hour walk. While I haven’t quite captured Fan Ho’s style yet, I still find these shots beautiful, especially because the strangers smiled at me when I took their pictures.
Thanks to anh Ngọc from Noirfoto, who helped me rediscover the reason why I love taking photos! ♥️