Interviews / Stories
Vinh Nguyen
Tell us something about yourself
I am a make up artist the last 10 years, in freelance and for the brand Lancôme, and now works also as a photographer for 3 years.
How and when did you get into photography?
I begin photography in 2013 after working several years in this environment as a make up artist.
What does photography mean to you?
Photagraphy is my passion and my job, and I feel really confident about the work I am ofering, and people are satisfied by the result I am given to them.
Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
My photography have different style. I pictures product for food corporations but i also take pictues of people who desires to do books for agency, but also for people who want to have their personal book.
Where do you get inspiration from?
I have been really inspired by pictures of mode. At make up school we were teated to the learning of the photos of different eras.
Think you in advance what you want in the picture?
I study the environment and the people I m about to pictures
Studio, on location or both?
I principally work in studio.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
I consider myself a paid professional
What has been your most memorable session and why?
I appreciate above all fashion photo shoots there is a full staff, when artists works together theresult often more successful.
What has been the biggest source of inspiration in your work?
I look at fashion magazine since few time, I try to understand how photographers usa light to highlight the model.
Nikon or Canon?
CANON 24-105
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
I would say that the best advice i had before i start my buiness was to have an impeccable image quality and also know how to sell.
What do you think of our new magazine?
Your new magazine is genius. I felt really inspired looking at the amazing job put into those pictures
zelfportret
Model: Ceca (Trend Models)
Model: Julie & Annewil (Uniko Models)
Photo: Selma Gurbuz
Modellen: Tatjana Lauwers & Sarah Tommeleyn