I had the chance to join Noirfoto for a 3-hour photowalk around the Chợ Lớn area, inspired by the street photography style of Fan Ho. While walking through the narrow streets and observing the rhythm of daily life, I found it challenging to blend into the surroundings and capture meaningful moments in such a short time. This experience made me realize that this kind of photography requires patience and sensitivity. You have to truly connect with the space and wait for the right moment to capture.
After the photowalk, I began exploring Fan Ho’s work more deeply, especially his The Living Theatre album. I was inspired by the way he tells stories of everyday life through light and shadow. What draws me in most is his ability to capture people fully living in their own moments – quiet and unposed.
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! ♥️