About Me
A place where I tell you a bit about me my lifemy photographic valuessome other nonsense that may or may not be relevant
My name is Trung, which I’m sure you’ve gathered since you made it to my website. It’s pronounced “Troon”, which sounds like spoon, which is what I find myself frequently mentioning to people who look incredibly confused when I introduce myself.
I’m born, raised, and still residing in the San Francisco Bay Area with my wife and two young kids. Life in the Bay is pretty much all I know and I wouldn’t have it any other way (yadadamean?). You can often find me; at home watching sports, in the kitchen experimenting with a new technique, trying to develop some form of a recipe from a previous experiment, or just finding some form of salty snack to enjoy (I have a weakness for all things fried potato), getting up at an unnecessary time in the morning to catch a sunrise, out and about photographing the local landscape (you can peep some landscape photos here) and wildlife, or on an outdoor adventure with the family.
I love coffee and all things related to coffee. I know you’re thinking, plenty of people love coffee, but I promise you I take it just a little further than necessary. From sourcing green, un-roasted, coffee beans and roasting/developing my own blends (Brazil, Sumatra, and a touch of Ethiopian or Uganda is my go-to espresso blend), to the menagerie of brewing methods we own (I think the count is at 7, not counting the 5 french presses we have individually), I’d be more than happy to talk to you about the intricacies of coffee origins, roasting, and brewing. I’m like 15 years deep in being an espresso nerd.
What is it about weddings?
I've been shooting weddings full-time for over twelve years. I still love every single one.
Weddings are one of the rare days where everyone you love is in the same place at the same time. The joy is everywhere, in the big moments, of course, but especially so in the in-between stuff. The look between old friends who haven't seen each other in years. Family coming together like no time has passed.
After hundreds of weddings, I genuinely believe the guests are one of the most irreplaceable parts of the day. They are what make a wedding unique. These friends and family are the ones who helped shape who you are today. Your friends, your family, the relationships you have with them, the relationships they have with each other. The happiness they have for you. My goal is to capture a photograph that embodies all of that. That type of photograph that isn’t just a moment, but is a culmination of moments summed up in a photograph. It exemplifies the type of friend Sarah is or it showcases demeanor your uncle Jerry always had. There’s always something about someone you’re close to that stands out and I want to capture that. Photographing all of those little things is what continues to motivate me and give me happiness and excitement.
Ultimately, aside from capturing incredible photographs, my goal as a photographer is to make the photographic experience as enjoyable as possible. Whether it's family photos or candids, I want everyone involved to be comfortable and relaxed. It's that comfort that allows you to truly let go and be present, not be worried, nervous, or weirded out that you're being photographed by a stranger.
Photography began for me as an art to accompany a story but I’ve learned that the best photographs are ones that tell a story on their own. That’s the beauty of wedding photography, it's an opportunity for art to tell a story and create art within the story.
Drop me a line!
Whether you're a newly engaged couple, a photographer who wants to connect, or you just think we could be friends, I'd love to hear from you.