Michael Nguyen
Photojournalism | Architecture Photography | Travel | Architectural City Tours @ Nguyensminiaturen / Visura / Based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Michael Nguyen: A Visual Poet Behind the Lens - A wandering Visual Adventurer Michael Nguyen, lives in the greater metropolitan area of Munich working as a photographer and freelance photojournalist . ...
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Focus:
Photographer, Photojournalist, Travel, Architecture, Documentary, Photography, Architectural, Visual Storytelling
Clients:
NurPhoto Press Agency
NurPhoto Press Agency
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Available in: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Focused on:
Photographer, Photojournalist, Travel, Architecture, Documentary, Photography, Architectural, Visual Storytelling
Coverage Regions:
Europe
Languages Spoken: English, German
Years of experience: More than 10
Michael Nguyen:
A Visual Poet Behind the Lens - A wandering Visual Adventurer
Michael Nguyen, lives in the greater metropolitan area of Munich working as a photographer and freelance photojournalist.
Beyond his photography, Nguyen has made significant contributions to the photography community. He is the co-founder of the online photography and art magazine Tagree, where he served as editor-in-chief for many years.
Nguyen loves the poetry of the everyday and social life. Described as a “photographic poet” by ArchEyes Magazine, Nguyen’s work focuses on the seemingly ordinary aspects of life. His lens captures small, unnoticed details and infuses them with new meaning. ArchEyes notes, “Michael sees the world through a third eye, capturing the essence of life in every shot,” emphasizing his ability to turn the invisible into something worthy of admiration.
Nguyen has been called “publicity-shy” by Merkur, a daily Munich newspaper, but his work speaks volumes. Moving away from mainstream trends, his photography crosses and blurs genres, focusing on life’s poetic, everyday moments. As the Süddeutsche Zeitung points out, “Most of the photos could only be taken because Nguyen has a special eye for his surroundings and gives even the mundane a second view.”
Nguyen’s architectural photography, in particular, draws attention to the intricacies of urban landscapes and buildings. He explains his approach: “With my architectural photography, I search for the aesthetic qualities of buildings and their urban spatial effect. I aim to give a new soul to the appearance of buildings through love, enthusiasm, and desire.” He emphasizes that his work is not about producing marketable images for architectural firms but about interpreting reality in a subjective, situational manner. Nguyen’s unique perspective on life and architecture, along with his commitment to elevating the ordinary, makes his work both timeless and deeply thought-provoking.
Some of Nguyen’s work falls under the category of hyperrealism. He utilizes color, contrast, and sharpness to accentuate architectural elements often overlooked in daily life. By intensifying these features, Nguyen creates a heightened version of reality, drawing attention to the beauty of architectural spaces and forms that might otherwise go unnoticed.
One of Nguyen’s most significant ongoing projects is the By The Roadside series, which features architectural street photographs from various European countries. He describes the project as an exploration of the unexpected beauty along the roadsides, stating, “If we walk with our eyes open, we can see interesting, beautiful, and ugly things along the road every day. Sometimes spectacular. Sometimes ordinary but surprisingly miraculous.” These serie invite viewers to take a second look at the world around them, revealing the often-missed beauty of the mundane.
Michael Nguyen accompanies us on little journeys through places in Germany, Italy, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and elsewhere, to discover what the random walk leads us to. By the Roadside consists several parts which are shown in the Portfolios section. In addition to these parts, photojournalism works are presented in the Features Section that have a special focus.
In his artworks Michael Nguyen shows a wide range of styles such as photo paintings and experimental photography.
Nguyen's photographs are published in the FAZ (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung), SZ (Süddeutsche Zeitung), BILD, Der Spiegel, T-Online News, NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Starnberger Merkur, Business Insider Deutschland, Münchner Merkur, TZ München, Frankfurter Rundschau, DW-Deutsche Welle, Die Presse, Magyar Hírlap, BR - Bayerischer Rundfunk, Berliner Zeitung .....
Licenses for editorial use are available: Most of Nguyen’s editorial photo series are distributed via NurPhoto Agency | dpa • Picture-Alliance | Agence France-Presse AFP | Kyodo News Images, Japan | Getty Images | IMAGO Images, EastNews Poland
Architecture single images are available for purchase via Visura.
Prints are available on Saatchi Art
Membership VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
All images © Michael Nguyen
Equipment:
Sony Alpha 7R III
Sony RX100 VII
Sonnar T* 55 mm F1,8 ZA
Sony 24-105 mm F4 G OSS
Tamron 17-28 mm F 2,8 Di III RXD
Sony 70-200 mm F4 G OSS
Awards | Press | Exhibitons
A Visual Poet Behind the Lens - A wandering Visual Adventurer
Michael Nguyen, lives in the greater metropolitan area of Munich working as a photographer and freelance photojournalist.
Beyond his photography, Nguyen has made significant contributions to the photography community. He is the co-founder of the online photography and art magazine Tagree, where he served as editor-in-chief for many years.
Nguyen loves the poetry of the everyday and social life. Described as a “photographic poet” by ArchEyes Magazine, Nguyen’s work focuses on the seemingly ordinary aspects of life. His lens captures small, unnoticed details and infuses them with new meaning. ArchEyes notes, “Michael sees the world through a third eye, capturing the essence of life in every shot,” emphasizing his ability to turn the invisible into something worthy of admiration.
Nguyen has been called “publicity-shy” by Merkur, a daily Munich newspaper, but his work speaks volumes. Moving away from mainstream trends, his photography crosses and blurs genres, focusing on life’s poetic, everyday moments. As the Süddeutsche Zeitung points out, “Most of the photos could only be taken because Nguyen has a special eye for his surroundings and gives even the mundane a second view.”
Nguyen’s architectural photography, in particular, draws attention to the intricacies of urban landscapes and buildings. He explains his approach: “With my architectural photography, I search for the aesthetic qualities of buildings and their urban spatial effect. I aim to give a new soul to the appearance of buildings through love, enthusiasm, and desire.” He emphasizes that his work is not about producing marketable images for architectural firms but about interpreting reality in a subjective, situational manner. Nguyen’s unique perspective on life and architecture, along with his commitment to elevating the ordinary, makes his work both timeless and deeply thought-provoking.
Some of Nguyen’s work falls under the category of hyperrealism. He utilizes color, contrast, and sharpness to accentuate architectural elements often overlooked in daily life. By intensifying these features, Nguyen creates a heightened version of reality, drawing attention to the beauty of architectural spaces and forms that might otherwise go unnoticed.
One of Nguyen’s most significant ongoing projects is the By The Roadside series, which features architectural street photographs from various European countries. He describes the project as an exploration of the unexpected beauty along the roadsides, stating, “If we walk with our eyes open, we can see interesting, beautiful, and ugly things along the road every day. Sometimes spectacular. Sometimes ordinary but surprisingly miraculous.” These serie invite viewers to take a second look at the world around them, revealing the often-missed beauty of the mundane.
Michael Nguyen accompanies us on little journeys through places in Germany, Italy, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Croatia, Luxembourg, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and elsewhere, to discover what the random walk leads us to. By the Roadside consists several parts which are shown in the Portfolios section. In addition to these parts, photojournalism works are presented in the Features Section that have a special focus.
In his artworks Michael Nguyen shows a wide range of styles such as photo paintings and experimental photography.
Nguyen's photographs are published in the FAZ (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung), SZ (Süddeutsche Zeitung), BILD, Der Spiegel, T-Online News, NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung), Starnberger Merkur, Business Insider Deutschland, Münchner Merkur, TZ München, Frankfurter Rundschau, DW-Deutsche Welle, Die Presse, Magyar Hírlap, BR - Bayerischer Rundfunk, Berliner Zeitung .....
Licenses for editorial use are available: Most of Nguyen’s editorial photo series are distributed via NurPhoto Agency | dpa • Picture-Alliance | Agence France-Presse AFP | Kyodo News Images, Japan | Getty Images | IMAGO Images, EastNews Poland
Architecture single images are available for purchase via Visura.
Prints are available on Saatchi Art
Membership VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
All images © Michael Nguyen
Equipment:
Sony Alpha 7R III
Sony RX100 VII
Sonnar T* 55 mm F1,8 ZA
Sony 24-105 mm F4 G OSS
Tamron 17-28 mm F 2,8 Di III RXD
Sony 70-200 mm F4 G OSS
Awards | Press | Exhibitons
Clients
NurPhoto Press Agency