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Spring Break Trip Part 1: Vancouver, BC

First off, the only person in our group that truly had a "Spring Break" was Linda. Lucky her. I took a trip with my fiancee to photograph her cousin, Luwan, and fiance, Andrew's, engagement photos. 

Katsu Burger, Seattle, WA

Katsu Burger, Seattle, WA

After landing in Seattle, grabbing a rental, and getting some lunch at Katsu Burger (amazing, btw), we hauled ass across the border to our awesome little AirBNB. We took a walk in the rain to find some food shortly after settling in. Vancouver is filled with grit, but it was surprisingly charming.

The Union

The Union

The Union

The Union

The next morning, after a quick bite at the neighborhood cafe, we drove to Lynn Canyon Park. We hiked and took photos all morning. I highly recommend this place. Beautiful and FREE.

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The Wilder Snail - man that needs more caffeine.

The Wilder Snail - man that needs more caffeine.

Luwan and Andrew

Luwan and Andrew

Did I mention it was Cherry Blossom season? Gorgeous. Can't wait to see them in Japan one day.

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Gastown was pretty cool. Lot's of cool shops and good eats.

Pork Belly Crackling @ Tuc Craft Kitchen

Pork Belly Crackling @ Tuc Craft Kitchen

Luwan and Andrew love to travel and eat. You can catch Luwan in a restaurant eating up food with her camera and her mouth with Andrew eating up what's left.

Vietnamese Affogato @ Fat Mao

Vietnamese Affogato @ Fat Mao

Linda and a pour-over from Matchstick Coffee Roasters

Linda and a pour-over from Matchstick Coffee Roasters

Finch's Market - Vancouver, BC

Finch's Market - Vancouver, BC

On our last day in Vancouver, we decided to check out one more suspension bridge: Capilano. There was a pretty high entrance fee, but it was fun to explore with all the million other tourists there. The park was very well maintained, but if you like less man-made stuff with your nature, I'd skip it.

I really enjoyed Granville Island. Lots of good food and people watching.

Our last stop before heading back to Seattle was at the Asian mall, Aberdeen Centre. WE. ATE. SO. MUCH. This mall was pretty much Hong Kong condensed into one building.

tags: street photography, travel photographer, travel, vancouver, granville island, gastown, lynn canyon, canada
categories: Travel, Personal
Sunday 03.27.16
Posted by Chris Nguyen
 

Saturdays

Lang's Bakery in OKC

Lang's Bakery in OKC

A lazy Saturday in OKC.

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categories: Personal, Portraits, Food
Saturday 01.23.16
Posted by Chris Nguyen
 

#QUITEATS 001

A little round up of the food I've been eating these past few weeks. 

Kao Piak
Kao Piak

Laotian Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup by Jeff's Mom

Chili Cheese Dogs
Chili Cheese Dogs

Coney Island

Blood Orange Latte
Blood Orange Latte

Clarity Coffee

Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict

Eggington's

Free Ribs
Free Ribs

Ken's Steakhouse

Brisket & Curly Fries
Brisket & Curly Fries

Ken's Steakhouse

Sausage & Baked Potato
Sausage & Baked Potato

Ken's Steakhouse

Kao Piak Chili Cheese Dogs Blood Orange Latte Eggs Benedict Free Ribs Brisket & Curly Fries Sausage & Baked Potato


tags: QuitEats, Food, Food Photography
categories: Food, Personal
Sunday 01.10.16
Posted by Chris Nguyen
 

2015 in Photos

This year was fueled by coffee. I never drank coffee growing up. Around March, I decided to absorb all I could and started manually brewing at home. Drift Magazine definitely helped spark the flame. Highly recommended. First, I started with an aeropress, added a french press (I use it for tea now), and finally a Kalita Wave. Just one more thing to add to the list of hip things Chris does.

Linda and I traveled a lot this year. It was a good year for relationships. We're engaged now, so we're practically together FOREVER. 

We got to travel to a bunch of places including: DC, Houston, Austin, Marfa, and Hong Kong.

We made new friends, hung out with old ones, and watched a few people get hitched.

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2015 was a great work year. I went full time photographer in July after a great year with the Plaza District. It wasn't easy, but what good things are, AMIRIGHT?

For 2016, I hope to draw more, shoot more, and see more. We're getting married in November. Yikes. 

tags: Personal, Thoughts
categories: Personal
Thursday 12.31.15
Posted by Chris Nguyen
 

Journey to the West (Texas)

We drove to Marfa, TX and made a magazine about it.

tags: Marfa, video, magazine
categories: Personal, Travel
Wednesday 08.12.15
Posted by Chris Nguyen
 
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