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Capturing breathtakingly beautiful moments, photographer Nguyen Minh Duc's images impress viewers with their narrative quality and rich emotions. These photographs are not simply the product of a single click, but rather mark the special emotional resonance felt in response to the beauty of everyday life.
Nguyen Minh Duc is currently a freelance photographer in Ho Chi Minh City.
Travellive had a short conversation with photographer Nguyen Minh Duc.
PV: Hello Minh Duc. When did you start your photography career?
NAG Minh Duc:After graduating from Da Nang University of Architecture, Duc moved to Hoi An in 2020 to open a cafe. During his three years living and working there, he began to pay attention to the architectural structures of Hoi An, as well as the lives of the local people, and then sought to tell those stories through photography.
Duc's passion for photography began when he moved to Hoi An for work.
Duc's passion for photography officially began when a friend suggested, "Duc, let's go photograph sunsets, they're beautiful!" It's been three years since Duc started pursuing this artistic path, even though he never imagined he'd pick up a camera to capture sunset moments. He only started working and living in Ho Chi Minh City six months ago and officially began pursuing this field full-time.
PV: What is the quote that resonates most with you regarding your photography career?
NAG Minh Duc: "It's not just a photograph, it's all about capturing a moment" is a motto that Duc has held since he started using a camera. He pursues Street Photography, focusing on capturing everyday moments. He always wants viewers to "experience" that moment, so that even without seeing it directly, they can still feel it as if it were real life.
Duc didn't study photography or take any photography courses. His passion for photography, keen observation, and a bit of luck have allowed him to capture many special and authentic moments in life throughout his journey in this field.
Beautiful moments of nature captured by Germany.
PV: What is the main subject matter in your photography? How does your approach to these subjects differ?
NAG Minh Duc:The main subjects in German photography are nature, people, and architecture. Photographing nature is always the most challenging and interesting, because even a few seconds' delay can mean the moment is lost. Meanwhile, photographing buildings and architecture is my strength.,Because everything is still. Partly because I had a background as an architecture student, I knew how to select the most "valuable" angles of a building. I had a broader perspective, as well as better compositional balance to create the best possible photograph. Later, when I focused on photography, I realized how meaningful my time studying architecture at university was!
Here are some impressive architectural and spatial images captured by photographer Minh Duc.
PV: What equipment are you currently using? How do you perceive color in your photography?
NAG Minh Duc:Duc uses a Fujifilm XT3 camera with a 50-200 mm lens. Color is very important in photography; besides composition, it's a key element that defines Duc's "brand." Fujifilm's color range has always had a very "film-like" feel. After shooting, Duc makes adjustments to harmonize the colors to suit the context and situation, while still maintaining the original spirit of the photograph.
The original colors of Fujifilm cameras, combined with German editing techniques, create photos with a distinctive style.
PV: Minh Duc's photographs are highly narrative, sweet, and heartwarming. What message do you want to convey through your photos?
NAG Minh Duc:I bring you stories of simple moments in life. These moments, in their own right, are beautiful because they are so genuine and relatable to everyone. The choice of subjects in my photos, often small and ordinary, combined with the use of sweet, warm colors, isn't just about expressing my personal style. Through them, I want to bring a positive and hopeful feeling to everyone.
German photographs have a sweet, cheerful, and positive feel to them.
PV: What are the stories or moments you remember most from your more than three years as a photographer?
NAG Minh Duc:There are countless beautiful and memorable moments, as each photograph tells its own story. The story I remember most vividly is from about three years ago, when a friend "persuaded" me to go photograph a sunset. Initially, I was quite apprehensive, thinking there wouldn't be anything special. But when I arrived, I was truly moved by the magnificent beauty of the evening, the sunset stretching across the sea, the lighthouse... That moment also made me seriously consider pursuing photography as a career.
A breathtakingly beautiful moment as the sun sets.
Thanks to photographer Minh Duc for sharing with Travellive!
