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His family has a tradition of business, so he thought he would follow in his footsteps and become a businessman. However, he chose his own path to satisfy his childhood passion for photography, a field that requires sophistication and creativity.

Le Minh Vu - A.VAPA.

“Although this artistic path is not easy, thanks to the support from my family and valuable advice from Artist Bui Minh Son, I have been able to continue pursuing my dream. Photography is not just a hobby, it has become an indispensable part of my life, helping me explore and understand more deeply about the world around me,” Artist Le Minh Vu shared.

A place to open up and share your thoughts

Starting to compose in 2005, he likes to wander around his hometown of Go Cong to find works. Pursuing the field of everyday life, people and life around him, associated with the sea, work, honest and simple workers, he shared: " Photography brings me many values in life, is a place to open my heart, express my thoughts and feelings; brings a stable source of income for my family; helps me meet teachers and friends with the same passion".

He took many photos of Go Cong, from different angles, hoping to widely promote the beauty of his hometown. Most of his award-winning works were also taken in Go Cong. He is planning to take photos of the countryside market in the rain, people and surrounding landscapes in the rain. In addition to working in the studio, with the knowledge he has, he is willing to participate in sharing sessions on the application of artificial intelligence in photoshop image processing, writing scripts for videos , recording voiceovers, editing and post-production, designing electronic newspapers...

From contestant to judge

Fate brought Quyen Vu to meet NSNA Bui Minh Son, a big name in the Vietnamese photography industry, former Chairman of the Art Council - Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association. This meeting opened up a new horizon, helping him not only learn professional photography techniques but also be inspired by a talented and dedicated teacher.

“Under his guidance, I have discovered and developed my abilities, from taking sharp landscape and portrait photos to capturing everyday but meaningful moments. Each photo is a story and emotion that I want to convey to the viewer,” Quyen Vu shared.

From the memorable milestone of participating in the photo appraisal camp in Vung Tau, organized by the Vietnam Association of Photographers , he began to be a judge for art photography competitions in and outside the province.

“As a judge, I see it not only as an image, but also as a story, a thought, and an emotion that the photographer conveys. Each photo has its own nuances and style, which makes me feel excited and challenged when choosing the best work. The feeling when judging is a blend of respect, fairness, and responsibility. Behind each photo is the photographer's constant effort, so I always try to give accurate, constructive comments to help the contestants develop.”

Through the process of going from contestant to judge, he has a deeper understanding of the difference between these two roles, and has learned many valuable things from both. For him, being a judge is not only about evaluating works but also about sharing experiences, encouraging and motivating new talents, helping them continue their journey of pursuing their passion for photography.

Song on the river.