Each year over 10,000 people gather at Wat Bang Phra, a large
Buddhist temple about an hour outside Bangkok to recharge the
magic of their sacred Sak Yant tattoos. Thousands of devoted have
gathered to renew the powers of their tattoos at the Wai Kru, and
for some, the power overcomes them. Sitting cross-legged under
the hot sun they enter a trance called Khong Khuen and become
their tattoos — the Tiger, Crocodile, Old Man, or Hanuman the
Hindu monkey god.
I'm a photographer and journalist now based in Asia. From my home base I can follows the -asian- region's main social and environmental issues day by day. Nowadays, my work is focused on the poorest people life, working conditions and daily struggles.
Usually I shot with my small 35mm lens. I chose this lens because it forces me to get in touch with the people I photograph. Always thinking of the words of Robert Capa: "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough".
Awards Monochrome Photography Awards 2016. International Black & White Photo Contest.
5 Honorable Mentions in People for my picts
PIRATES IN THE INDONESIAN SUNDA ISLANDS, FAREWELL TO THE KING and THAI DREAM.
International Photography Awards 2016. Honorable Mention in
-Culture PIRATES IN THE INDONESIAN SUNDA ISLANDS
International Photography Awards 2016. 2 Honorable Mention in
-People portrait IN THE FIELDS WITH BUFFALO.
-Culture IN THE FIELDS WITH BUFFALO.
