Photo Diary: Snapshots of People in Vietnam

Vietnam is infinitely photogenic. From the serene beaches of Phu Quoc to the monumental limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the decaying facades of Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the lantern strewn streets of Hoi An, and the tumbling rice terraces of Sapa to the neon glow of Saigon’s apartment blocks.

However, when scrolling through the thousands of images I took in the country, it wasn’t the landscapes or city sights that jumped out at me, but the photographs of people. While anyone can capture an image of the same landscape or iconic building, I find that street scenes and portraits are far more interesting. They capture a moment in time or meeting of people that may never happen again. Each one tells a unique story.