Dynamic Composition” in Festival Photography: Organizing Chaos into Art
“Dynamic Composition” in Festival Photography: Organizing Chaos into Art First and foremost, I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Quang Minh Vu for an engaging and highly professional dialogue centered around the dragon dance photograph captured at the Cau Ngu Festival in Cua Be Village (Nha Trang). It is precisely his deeply […]
The Art of Concealment: Hiding to Reveal the Universal Human Fate
The Art of Concealment: Hiding to Reveal the Universal Human Fate In art photography, the true power of a masterpiece often rests not in what we choose to display, but in what we deliberately choose to conceal. Recently, I engaged in a fascinating dialogue with a fellow colleague regarding the “Catch-Eye” technique, centered around the […]
Beyond the Lens: Perception, Emotion, and the Truth of the Human Fate
Portrait Photography: Between the Stare of a Moment and the Map of a Lifetime Recently, while standing before the timeless masterpieces of Steve McCurry, I received a fascinating question from a young photographer, Dang The Anh: “Does a subject need to exhibit a clear expression or emotion before we press the shutter? Or is […]
GOLDEN RULE NO. 4: INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY REGULATIONS
I am NGUYEN AN DI, International Photography Judge and PSA Membership Development Director for Vietnam. Regarding ethics in wildlife photography (e.g., baiting, staging), I understand that every photographer has their own technical choices and personal purposes. I choose not to comment on these individual choices. However, when it comes to prestigious international photo competitions, the regulations […]
GOLDEN RULE #3: TECHNICAL AND POST-PROCESSING RULES FOR TRAVEL PHOTO
Hello everyone, As it is the weekend, I, NGUYỄN AN DI, will continue our series of practical judging experiences. Today, I am sharing Golden Rule #3, focusing on the technical and post-processing errors frequently penalized or outright disqualified by international judges in competitions sponsored by FIAP, PSA, IAAP, and others. In the Travel Photo section, […]
GOLDEN RULE #2: THE INTEGRITY OF TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
If you intend to submit images to the Travel (Photo Travel) section sponsored by FIAP, PSA, or IAAP, you must STRICTLY adhere to the following rules: THE CORE RULE: SAY NO TO STAGING You are forbidden from submitting any image that shows evidence of: Arranged Events/Activities (Staged): Events or activities set up exclusively for the […]
GOLDEN RULES OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITIONS
Hello everyone, Today, I, NGUYEN AN DI, am officially launching a series of shares on the GOLDEN RULES OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITIONS, based on my practical experience as a judge. In each installment, we will focus on one small but decisive tip. GOLDEN RULE #1: THE UNWRITTEN RULE FOR TRAVEL PHOTO SECTION The Rule: When […]