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The dreamy city of Da Lat has always been considered a paradise for young photography enthusiasts. Countless people have flocked to this city of a thousand flowers to find inspiration, and countless beautiful photos of Da Lat have left a lasting impression. However, making your own unique mark among hundreds of other photos is truly not an easy task.
Like many others, young Thach Thanh Binh fell in love with the beauty of Da Lat and decided to leave his hometown to build a new life in the dreamy city. Fearing the loneliness and boredom of life far away, the young man adopted two dogs: Bong and But. From here, scenes depicting the daily life of the small family of Binh, Bong, and But were born.
Immediately after being posted on social media, Thanh Binh's photos melted the hearts of netizens because of the cuteness of his two dogs. From everyday moments, Thanh Binh trains his two beloved dogs to pose to create polished photo shoots. Instead of just staying indoors bored, Thanh Binh takes his two dogs to new and exciting places for photos, from meadows to roads and street corners. The photo shoots are also more elaborate in terms of costumes and settings.
Gradually, customers visiting Thanh Binh's Classic Photo Studio also expressed their desire to have their pictures taken with the two dogs. Bong and Bup gradually became Binh's collaborators in his work, becoming a highlight in the photographs taken by the Classic Photo Studio.
Fame comes with its own set of worries, Thanh Binh shared. He explained that he doesn't include Bong Bup in his photoshoots because Bong Bup isn't a tool for making money. Bong Bup's purpose in appearing in the photos is out of love and affection from people; however, she has to be booked in advance (for a fee).
Thanh Bình wants people to only order photos with Bông and Bụt if they truly love them, not just because they're beautiful and want to take pictures with them.
Thanh Bình shared: “Behind the photos is a period of hard work. People only see the product, but few pay attention to the process. For me, and for both Bông and Bụp, it takes a process of understanding each other to create a product that works so well together. Bông and Bụp are dogs, so how can they understand what we want? Basically, they can't speak or think like humans. To get them to interact, you have to understand their personalities. When they're sick, only I understand and care for them.”
Despite the hardships, Thanh Binh still takes Bong and But along on every photography trip to distant locations.
"Because my life revolves around my two children, I always take them along when I travel to nearby provinces. Wherever I go, I want them to have beautiful photos, just like real children. Every action they take at home or at work, no matter how small, makes me happy. That's all I need," Thanh Binh confided.
