Photography Thailand Forum

[JCVG]

I've just found this website and it's seems to be a good place to share information with other photographers in Thailand! Too bad i didn't find it before as sometimes it can be very tricky to find stuffs in Thailand! Thank you Marc. :)

About me... my name is JC and I am living in Bangkok for 5 years now. I like to shoot people, so far they have all survived but you can see some of my victims at www.jcvg.net

Cheers,

JC

[Marc Schultz]

Welcome to the Forum JC. Nice to have you aboard. I had a look at your work. Very nice. I am not so into fashion, but I prefer more the editorial type fashion work you have done. The shot in Hua Lumpong train station with the model. Very chic! I also like the one with the model in the reapir shop sitting on the Vespa with lots of chaos around. Nice Juxtaposition!

[JCVG]

Thanks Marc. I like to shoot outdoor but it's hot in Thailand and most of the time i am harassed by the police/security guards etc....
But I need to find some nice locations though because I need more "editorial" pics for my portfolio.

[Adzz]

Had a look at your Books online... I like your work.. you have a good eye. Hope you post some of your other work on the forum.

 

[Marc Schultz]

I know what you are saying JC. I often get asked to shoot model portfolios outdoors in Bangkok and I usually decline since locations with interesting backgrounds and privacy are always a challenge. Of course the heat is a challenge too as you mentioned. Around the new Rama 8 bridge though I think it could be a nice setting. Ive seen some interesting angles there. Possibly there is a breeze there too so the model's makeup wont get too runny :)

[JCVG]

Had a look at your Books online... I like your work.. you have a good eye. Hope you post some of your other work on the forum.

 

Thanks Adzz. I'm not sure my pictures are interesting for the forum's members though.

Marc, I shot on the Rama 8 bridge before and some guards told me I have to pay and threatened me to call the police... I've just told them to go ahead and just ignored them, took the picture I wanted to and left as anyway a big storm was coming.

The problem is when I shoot I am usually with a small team (make up artist, one or two models, one assistant..) + a battery pack etc so they always assume I am a professional and they can get money from me. Almost every time but but I've never paid!

[Marc Schultz]

Interesting. I was actually thinking of a place below the bridge. I haven't been there myself, but apparently there is a pier area and possibly less conspicuous with the ability to get some water in the background possibly as well as steel girders. I am not sure though. I imagine you must have explored the area pretty well already.

[JCVG]

I've been there once only and I didnt have time to go to pier. Maybe I'll give it a try next time or if you go first let me know if it's interesting.   

[Marc Schultz]

You can probably Google it on Google Images and possibly find some images of it. I saw some shots floating around of it once before, but it has been a while and can't quite remember the source. Sorry.

[JCVG]

I'll check on Google, thanks Marc.