Crystal Stafford, Hanoi, Vietnam

Fun at Failing

I grew up believing that failure was bad. It wasn’t until I was well into my 30s that I learned that failing is AWESOME. Because it means you are trying. And the more you are failing the harder you are working and the closer you come to success. Like these photos here. It took me over twenty tries to get a crisp shot using a new technique that I learned during my Vietnam in Focus photo tour. But in the end I got! only because I kept trying.

Magic 253/365, Fun at Failing, Hanoi, Vietnam

Crystal Stafford, Hanoi, Vietnam, Antonio Martinez

Sunshine and Grit

If ever there was a photo that captured the essence and aura of Antonio, this would be the one. Grunge and light beams, motos and graffiti, sunshine and grit. That’s my man. I took this photo of him while we were enjoying sundowners and camera tricks at a little sidewalk cafe in Hanoi. I focused on …

Crystal Stafford,

Camera Tricks

My five days in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, were some of the most photographically inspiring days of my visual journey yet. And I don’t know why exactly. The city was vibrant. The food AMAZING. The bars quaint and edgy. We took a walking photo tour with Vietnam In Focus and I am sure …