Portrait of Author Lawrence Osborne in the Observer Magazine

I love shooting portraits, especially when the subject and I have time. My shoot with Lawrence was set at the beautiful Siam Hotel, a luxury urban resort on the Chao Praya River in Bangkok. The Observer used two photos in the personality piece beautifully written by journalist Ed Cumming. Click here for the story.

Chungking Mansions Featured in Esquire Magazine

Just got the copy of Esquire Magazine featuring 20 pages on my personal art project of Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong's last ghetto before renovations covered its true character for ever. Thank you, Esquire! Here are a few pages.

Busy with Portraits

It's been a while since my last post. In the past few months, I've been busy working on new projects and doing portraits. I look forward to sharing both with you. For more follow me on my Facebook page. See you soon!

Summer ends in Saigon

What a busy summer starting with the exhibition of the Chungking Mansions photographs bringing in visitors from America, Butan, Japan, France, England, Russia and many other places. It was a wonderful experience working with the gallery owners, my generous mentors and sponsors, the printers and so many others. It couldn't have been as successful without their support. Straight after the exhibition came guest tutoring at the Nic Dunlop Photography Workshop, which reminded me how rewarding teaching can be--I taught English to non-native speakers of all ages for thirteen years and ran my own school for six. We all have secrets. I have been very fortunate to have several world-renowned photographers as my mentors over the years and it's time to share the knowledge and experience. The students were fantastic coming from Germany, Ireland, the Philippines and other places. And now, back in Saigon, it's time to return to the existing projects: finding the next art space for the Chungking Mansions photographs or perhaps a publisher, more photos to add to my personal project Full Metal Sunhat: Grannies of Vietnam, and many others. I look forward to keeping you posted. I hope you've had a wonderful summer, too.

First Exhibition: Hiraeth: Photographs of Chungking Mansions

I'm very pleased to announce my first solo exhibition opening on 12th of June 2014 at 6.30pm at the RMA Institute in Bangkok. Hope to see you there!

Guest Tutoring at Nic Dunlop Workshops in Bangkok

Award-winning photographer Nic Dunlop now offering Nic Dunlop Workshops in Bangkok. A rare opportunity to learn from one of the masters of documentary photography. I will be guest tutoring during the five-day intensive course for anyone keen in photography or want the experience of producing your own photo essay. Only 15 places available. 27th July to 1st August. For more details click here.

The Observer's 20 Photographs of the Week

Pictures from Chinese tourism story on "The Observer's 20 photographs of the week" list. Link to full set of pics here. Text by award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth coming soon!

First Cover. Observer Magazine!

I'm thrilled that my picture is on the cover of this week's Observer Magazine. UK friends, please pick up a copy and read award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth's brilliant article on Chinese tourism. More photos inside.

New Portrait Ad

Smile Magazine Feature: Let's Wok It Out

Still tucked in the seat pocket in front of you on your June Cebu Pacific Airways flight. To read the feature, go here on p.54.

New Post on My Style Blog

Click here to see the latest post about my new project on my style blog: Asia Street Style. Follow me on Facebook for more.

Travel+Leisure SEA Taipei Story

Here are the tearsheets in the Travel+Leisure SEA story I worked on in December.

Portraits in The Observer Magazine

The story I worked on with the brilliant award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth "From War Babies to Billionaires: Vietnam's Wealthiest Women. Click here to read the online version.

Out in March

It's been a busy few months and the stories are out. This month, my portrait of Ha, a Vietnamese teenager, is featured in Marie Claire Australia with Emma Watson on the cover. Also appearing on the stand in Travel+Leisure SEA are portraits of nine stylish Taipei residents and three designers who dress them. Lastly, the story I worked on with award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth "From War Babies to Billionaires" has just been picked up by Marie Claire France and Romania. Follow me on my Facebook page here to get the latest. I will be posting a few pictures from these stories in the next week. Speak soon!

Little Lola Perry Portraits

One of my favourite subjects: Lola Perry was a pleasure to capture over the Christmas holidays 2012. Here she is completely natural in front of the camera on a Phuket beach. Some people are simply born beautiful and elegant.

Marie Claire Australia & Czech Republic

"From War Babies to Billionaires" the feature award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth and I worked on is now in the December issue of Marie Claire Australia and Czech Republic.

Portraits in Marie Claire US November International Report

Marie Claire US November International Report feature on wealthy Vietnamese women. Worked on this with award-winning journalist Abigail Haworth. Soon in Marie Claire Australia and Czech Republic.

Coming Soon: Portraits in Marie Claire US Edition

My portraits will be featured in the November issue. On magazine stands in the US starting October 23rd. Check it out!

New Gallery on website: Press and TV Appearances

Just added the Press and TV Appearances gallery onto my website. Take a look! Click here

100 Likes on Facebook

I've been posting my fashion work on my Nana Chen Photography Facebook page lately and it's just hit 100 likes! Yay! Please take a look here Thank you all for your support!