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You were born in Thailand, what influenced
you to move to the US?
I was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand.
After graduating from Thailand's top Law School at 20, I received a
scholarship to further my education in the USA. That was my primary
reason for moving to the United States. Since then, I have gotten two
Masters degrees and am now pursuing a third, this one in Fine Arts,
at Rocehster Institute of Techonology (scholarship), where I will also
be teaching photography.
What got you interested in film and
what did you do after you graduated at Georgia State University in 2000
with a MA in Film/Video?
I have always been interested in film and
photography, but I never seriously thought about pursuing it as I was
growing up because in Thailand a career in entertainment or the arts
is not considered acceptable. But when I moved to the U.S. I rediscovered
my interest in the arts and that interest quickly turned into a deep
passion. Being exposed to a vibrant art and film festival scene made
me realize how important it is to pursue your true passion. That's the
reason I went to Film School at Georgia State University. After I graduated,
I wrote and directed three short films which were shown at film festivals
around the country, and currently a screenplay I co-wrote is under consideration
at some of the major studios in Hollywood.
How did your career in still photography
start off?
My interest in photography started when
I was 17. As a teenager, I did some modeling and acting in Asia. But
I found being in front of the camera unsatisfying. I was more interested
in making the subject in front of the camera look their best. So, against
my parents wishes, I started my own small modeling agency with two partners.
I served as the main photographer. Since then, I've mainly been shooting
for numerous magazine in Asia and exhibiting my fine art works. I have
had shows in Asia and the U.S. and have been featured in several prestigious
American art magazines.
What are the common elements of your
photography style?
My shooting style is derived from a hodgepodge
of various influences. I tend to combine fine art and fashion together.
I prefer to use natural lighting most of the time. My style is similar
to documentary in that I am interested in capturing the model's life
and dramtic moments rather staging him or having him pose in front of
the camera
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