It has been my pleasure in the past two years to act as guide, location scout, “fixer” and assistant for Saigon based Australian photographer Neil Featherstone. Neil has completed two photo books on Vietnam, Hoi An Panorama published in 2015 and Saigon Ca Phe published in 2016.
The first book was shot on location in the historic, UNESCO World Heritage Listed town of Hoi An in central Vietnam. Shooting took place over three weeks and I was even asked to appear in the cover shot for the front cover of the book.
Saigon Ca Phe was also shot in central Vietnam, on coffee farms owned by the Ede ethnic minority people of Daklak Province for the opening chapter of the book with the balance being photographed in and around Saigon.
In 2016 I also acted as guide, translator and “fixer” for well known American photographer Brooke Duthie who was in Saigon photographing some renowned local artists as part of Apple USA’s international advertising campaign.
My involvement in these projects has given me a deep understanding of the needs of photographers and this has become and increasing focus of my tours.
As a keen photographer myself I enjoy working with other photographers and am happy to arrange photography tours, photoshoot locations and even models for visiting photographers.
I also now offer guided photography tours accompanied by professional photographer Neil Featherstone for those with a particular interest in photography or those wanting to learn camera settings and improve their photography skills.
My first ever job modeling for a book cover!
Hoi An Sunset
Saigon Ca Phe
Robusta beans, Daklak Province.