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Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

As a marketing representative for a large aftermarket parts distribution company and USA national car show tour, Paul Nguyen of PN Photos (Pasadena, California) has learned to be a determined individual. The same can be said of his photography.

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN PhotosPhotographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

Much can be said about photography and one's style of photography, but as Paul mentions, "shoot what you love. Don't follow a shooting trend. You'll get criticism but brush it off and use it to make yourself better."

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

ESSENTIALS //
Name: Paul Nguyen
Company: PN Photos
Location: City of Industry, California, USA

SOCIAL //
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VEHICLE //
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

Did you go to school to study photography?
Not at all. I'm self-taught.

How did you get into photography?
I just bought a DSLR one day and started shooting anything that caught my eye.

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

How long have you been a photographer?
6 years

What equipment and software do you use?
Canon Mark ii has done me right - it's super easy to use and durable. I only use Adobe Lightroom for editing. I couldn't use Photoshop if my life depended on it! I believe in shooting until it's right. Don't get me wrong - there are amazing Photoshop users out there. It's just not for me.

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

Where is your favorite location to shoot pictures?
I love shooting outdoors or with natural light; it let's you capture certain moods that studio lighting don't allow.

Are you a Mac or PC user?
Mac all the way!

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

What has been your most memorable assignment?
My first feature for ɬ with Rosie Ly. We started at 11pm and shot all the way until morning. It was my first real concept shoot and working with her opened my eyes to a whole new world.

What would you say to other enthusiast photographers out there who aspire to become a great photographer?
Shoot what you love. Don't follow a shooting trend. You'll get criticism but brush it off and use it to make yourself better. If you're shooting to meet girls just stop right now!

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

Experience and credentials:
ɬ,SPOCOM, GUESS Clothing, various restaurants and travel agencies.

Photographer Spotlight: Paul Nguyen / PN Photos

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