DXP-016: Reggie Doan

Freelance Photographer in Vietnam and USA

Reggie Doan is a freelance photographer who recently returned to Saigon from Portland. We discuss a wide range of topics in this interview including language, politics, culture, and photography.

This episode is also available to watch as a video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fkz_U8lwgvo

Reggie's Links:

• http://reggiejphotos.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/reggiejphotos/

Table of Contents:

• 0:00:52 - Intro
• 0:02:04 - Reggie Doan's Professional Journey
• 0:11:30 - Vietnamese Guy in the USA
• 0:18:51 - Photography's Context in Portland and Inspiration
• 0:28:22 - Processing Photos
• 0:35:27 - Big Names and Pronunciation
• 0:43:54 - Differences between English, German and Vietnamese Languages
• 0:54:08 - Difference between Cultures
• 1:10:57 - Education and Healthcare Systems
• 1:21:15 - Free Speech
• 1:33:53 - Plus Size Models and Victoria Secret Protests
• 1:41:56 - The Impact of Protests
• 1:57:58 - Creative Industry in Saigon and Japan
• 2:08:17 - Outro

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