My photography is a heartfelt diary of what I see, the moments I experience, traveling to other countries and immersing myself in the culture. As a street photographer, it is important to me to capture a moment, the feeling –without manipulating my subject or the environment. I try to be a fly on the wall and capture exactly what I see.  At the same time, I try to capture the unusual or the ordinary, but in a new light.

For me, the art lies in the capture, not later enhancement of an image. Photoshop has revolutionized photography but being a purist, I shy away from post-production of my work. What you see is what I saw, unfiltered, raw and grabbing the energy of that exact moment. It is through my images, that my viewers can see and experience cultures, faraway lands and the emotions captured by my lens.

Some of my images can be unsettling (eg: a dog meat market, poverty) and others lifting, human and inspiring. For me, as an artist, I want my images to elicit emotions good or bad.

What currently inspires me is the people of Vietnam: I shoot mostly children and the elderly. I find their innocence and wisdom interesting subject matters.  In any case, I always try to incorporate visual elements in my shots that tell a story and are not just “pretty” pictures.

For me, not only is the image important, but also the title. I have always believed that the title of a photograph adds another dimension to the image. At times, the title of the shot is apparent to me before I take the picture.  When possible, I always strive to find a title that makes my viewers think one step beyond the image.