Dog Rescue | Inside Soi Dog Foundation
Documenting the daily work of rescue, treatment, and rehoming at Soi Dog Foundation
Justin Mott
Photojournalist & commercial photographer based in Vietnam. Frequent contributor to The New York Times. Writing about photography, ethics, and creative discipline.
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What Amateurs and Pro Photographers Need to Hear (They're Not the Same Thing)
Five tips for amateurs, five different ones for pros, from someone who coaches both.
Chasing Photos and Getting Chased in Hanoi, Vietnam
A blacksmith who ghosted me, two guys who threatened me, and a watch shop that saved the day.
A Photographer's Portfolio Website - Lessons Learned
What 20 years, three brands, and one marketing agency taught me about building a site that actually reflects who I am.
Window Light Portraits
Master this simple photography technique and then expand on it.
Editorial Was 75% of My Photography Income. Now It’s 5%
There is no map. That's the good news.
Moments Are Earned, Not Taken
An assignment in the northern mountains of Vietnam, eleven years ago, and the thin line between journalism and everything that looks like it.
Why Most Photographers Improve Slowly
The biggest leap in my photography didn't come from a camera, a lens, or a technique. It came from something many photographers never experience: accountability, direction, and a reason to keep showin
The Spy Who Smelled Like Duty Free
Laos, 2017. A New York Times assignment, a minivan full of backpackers, and the slow realization that I was no longer one of them.
The Photos You Remember
Why most photography today is already forgotten, and what two very different masters can teach you about work that lasts. By Justin Mott | AskMott