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Some recent commercial photography and video work in Ho chi minh city by Paul Evan Green.

Pro Photography and Video Services in Vietnam

kunkin Apartments Aerial Exterior ©paul_e_green

Since arriving in Vietnam in February 2019 I have been fortunate to have worked with some very talented people in several fields.

Kohei Yamamoto cocktail expert from Tokyo working with Brewstillery Mashed Up Gin.

I have worked with Vietnamese people, Vietnamese companies, Foreigners and Foreign owned companies.

Studio image of aerated concrete furniture by Sacred Earth Furniture
Studio image of mosaic table by Sacred Earth Furniture.

I have undertaken portrait assignments and done a lot of interior, architecture and product photography.

Living Cuba Band outside the Caravelle Hotel Saigon where they regularly perform

I have really enjoyed working with the vibrant and musical Cuban community who bring next level entertainment to Saigon’s bars, clubs and events.

Victoria Queen Singer/songwriter from Cuba

Music Videos

Victoria Queen is a wonderful collaborator and we continue to live and work together in a creative bubble.

A video we made of an original song about the birth of our son Mateo by Victoria Queen
A video we made of Drakes’s song “Hotline Bling” filmed on the streets of Saigon. Victoria Queen TV

One of my first and most enjoyable jobs here was to produce a catalogue for Memoria Art, Vintage Deco. They make beautiful home-wares using old maps and poster art from the French Colonial period in Indo-China.

Memoria Art, Vintage, Deco
Memoria Art, Vintage, Deco

Exhibition Photos

Through Saigon Photo Walk I have been involved in organizing 2 photography exhibitions. This is a wonderful community of Street and Portrait photography enthusiasts. There is such a vibrant street life here in Vietnam and people are friendly and approachable.

Aerial photo of Starlight Bridge in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City Exhibited at Saigon Photo Walk Exhibition in 2020
Aerial photo of Thu Thiem Bridge and Ho Chi Minh City Skyline Exhibited at Saigon Photo Walk Exhibition in 2020

Corporate Videos

The higher end commercial work has given me the greatest opportunity to see how this manufacturing powerhouse that is Vietnam works.

Corporate video for Sacred Earth furniture

Kerryn Haig of Saigon Equator has been a great support and is involved with design, marketing and large-scale manufacturing and export of beautiful furniture and home-wares.

Furniture Styled by Kerryn Haig. L from Indomus interiors. R from Saigon Equator

Architecture Video

LAVA Architects based in Germany, Australia and Vietnam have given me the greatest opportunity here with 4 video projects to date.

Please have a look at my website on www.paulgreenphotovideoart.com

Please be in contact for photography and video services in Vietnam

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Photography Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

photography of District 8 ho chi minh city, Vietnam

In recent months I have been slowly discovering an area near my home that appears to be slightly disconnected from the rest of the inner districts around Ho Chi Minh City. I find myself as the only expat when I go walking around. It’s an island between 2 canals. I feel very conspicuous but people are friendly even if they do wonder what the hell I’m doing there in district 8.

I’m coming here when I need to clear my head and get back to real photography. Initially I came here to lead a photo walk late in 2020. What struck me was that the area seemed to be stuck in a time warp.

There is evidence that the area was once an important part of river trade and it sits opposite Cho Lon on the canal that leads to the Mekong Delta. Cho Lon (Chinatown) was and still is a vibrant district famous for it’s Binh Tay market, and classical Chinese architecture dating back to 1778.

District 8 has well preserved examples of French Colonial architecture, a very traditional central market and many interesting street markets. Partly a low lying area, it can easily flood with heavy rain or when the canal overflows.

Once a year in the 2 weeks before the lunar new year, there is a spectacular flower market along the canal in district 8. Boats come down from the Mekong Delta to sell their flowers. It is a favorite subject for local photographers.

There are large and small bridges along the waterways and areas where traditional wooden riverboats can unload their cargo or restock.

I am taken by this place and its people and will return so watch this space! To see more of my photography and video work please go to http://www.paulgreenphotovideoart.com