Photo artist interview #79 - Phoonsab Thevongsa

• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

What I love

• What’s your weapon of choice?

Canon 1D Mark II and Canon 50D

• Where is your favorite place on earth?

Varanasi, India and of course my country (Laos)

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

Writer and graphic designer

• Dave Chappelle or David LaChapelle?

David

• What do you favor:

B&W or Color?

Color

Film or Digital?

I don’t like analog

Studio or Location?

Location

Night or Day?

Both and between of these

Portrait or Landscape?

Both

Spike Lee or Spike Jonze?

Spike Lee

• What is your most treasured possession?

My sight

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

Many

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, Joe Mcnally and many more

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Keep shooting and find out what the best in you

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

I shot this photo last two month in Hanoi, Vietnam, his name’s Tran Lain Binh, he’s a Vietnamese performing artist. He paints himself with acrylic color during his co-performance with Burmese artist. He’s crazy,….because after his performance he ran to hug and touch audience.

• Any future projects or travels?

I’ve many in Vietnam

• Where can we see more of your work?

http://laorock.wordpress.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

What!


Photo courtesy of the artist "Phoonsab Thevongsa"

Thank you

T2