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516419
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Apr 06, 2026
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Friends (255)Lists (1)more images elsewhere -- many unretouched226 PhotosSee Less
About Me
I attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco eons ago. There, I was introduced to photography (developing negatives and prints) along with various other visual art subjects, but eventually pursued a teaching/research vocation to avoid hunger. I prefer expressive emotions to lifeless clothes hangers. I rarely update images here; see instagram.com/chubs.photography for recent images.
As a "Top Drawer" and a member of "The List", I sometimes volunteer a part of my time/resources to help newbie models start up their portfolios even when they do not necessarily help improve mine. (See http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=503930 for a description of "The List" and "Top Drawer".) I am also a member of the "2nd List", a group who volunteer to help mentor newbie photographers. (See http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=335562.) I do not claim to know everything (not even close), but I will gladly share what I know.    Nam, chubs photography Verified Credits (119)Worked with chubs photography? Share your experience and become verified! Add Credits"Nam was absolutely exceptional to work with during our Cherry Blossom photoshoot in Washington, DC. From start to finish, he demonstrated true artistic vision, professionalism, and an incredible eye for detail. He knew exactly how to use the light, scenery, and atmosphere to create images that felt elegant, timeless, and striking. What impressed me most was his ability to turn beautiful surroundings into something truly memorable through his creativity and direction. He made the entire experience enjoyable, seamless, and inspiring. I’m genuinely grateful for the images we created together and would highly recommend Nam to anyone seeking a photographer with both talent and vision." Read less
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"I absolutely loved shooting with Nam! He really brought out a level of beauty and confidence in me that I’ve rarely seen elsewhere. We did all sorts of fun, artistic sets—wet hair, oil, wind fans—and he captured every single one perfectly. I still look at these pictures as some of the best in my portfolio, and they still have my husband totally speechless!" Read less
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"I had a fantastic time working with Nam early on in my career. He captured me in all kinds of different lighting set-ups, some with the wind from a fan blowing through my hair, my hair wet, and my body with baby oil on it. He made me look beautiful in every single one of these variations and brought out a sexiness and sensuality in me that not all photographers are able to capture. To this day, they're some of my favorite photos in my portfolios and they make my husband drool like a baby." Read less
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"Thank you so much, I had amazing shoots with Nam. He is energetic and passionate about creating. Respectful, fun to work with and always willing to meet at various outdoor locations or studios to create beautiful images." Read less
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"Chubs definitely knows what he's doing! His talent and experience are evident in all his amazing photos. It was a blast working with him!" Read less
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"I so appreciate the professionalism and all the great tips he has given me. The quality of the photos looked amazing, and I got so many great pictures from our shoot. I look forward to working with you again and ill be recommending you to other models of your great services :)" Read less
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"Working with Nam was a delight. I am very appreciative of the opportunity to work with such a great professional. Nam was very receptive to my artistic vision as he allowed me to be creative and present. I would love nothing more than to collaborate again in the future I highly reccomend Nam to any serious model. Working with Nam was a treat indeed. Thank You NAM!!" Read less
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"Nam was great to work with! We shot in a beautiful outdoor location with lots of spring flowers and various backdrops. He was super patient and gave me lots of freedom on how to do the shoot. I recieved the photos within hours of the shoot and they were wonderful! He does a great job with lighting adding the right amount of focus and blur. Nam is a very experienced photographer and I look forward to shooting with him again :)" Read less
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"Nam is really easy to work with. It was my first time shooting nude, and I felt extremely comfortable with Nam. We shot 5 looks and he was very patient. I love my pictures and feel beautiful in them. I hope to work with him again!" Read less
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"Nam is an amazing photographer to work with, he's great at what he does with an incredible eye for lighting and setting. He's efficient, punctual and a great communicator! I look forward to working with him again and again" Read less
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"Great photographer to work with who creates high quality photos and captures great angles. He matched the backdrops with my outfits well. We got a bunch of great images in a 2hr photo session. I look forward to working with him again." Read less
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"Nam is a wonderful photographer to work with. He's professional and is very knowledgeable and creative when it comes to lighting and camera which makes the process go by a whole lot smoother. Working with him gave me the opportunity to explore my posing and expressions more in depth giving me more confidence and expanding my performance overall behind the camera. Would highly recommend him to other models and most certainly look forward to working with him again." Read less
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"Nam is dedicated and diligent in his work whether solo or shooting with another photographer. He's quiet behind the camera, but respectfully collaborative about ideas, details, and making wonderful works. Very professional too with quick turn around with a plush home studio. It took about 2 yrs to manage time working with him; my only regret is not fitting him in sooner!" Read less
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"Nam was a pleasure to work with. Easy-going and offers a model lots of room for self-expression and creativity. Very smooth, enjoyable shoot. It would be a pleasure to work with him again!" Read less
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"Such a professional photographer! Very clear communication. Images delivered in a very reasonable time. Spectacular images." Read less
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"Nam is very professional! He is easy to work with and gives great suggestions of what poses look good and how to make them look even better! Definitely would love to work with him again!" Read less
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Credit Notes
I have had the pleasure of working with the following Newbie Model of the Year (1st Place Winner, January 8, 2011): MM#1372730 Charlotte De Bleecker
Newbie Model of the Year (3rd Place Winner, January 8, 2012): MM#1758350 Alexa Renee Ziegler 
I have also been very fortunate to have had the opportunity of working with many talented aspiring models, including some 30+ "Newbie Model of the Week"s below whom I have photographed and successfully nominated. 
Newbie Model of the Week: August 17, 2008 Model: MM#686642 Lauren Whitney 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 1, 2009 Model: MM#1163691 Chelsea Alexander 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 29, 2009 Model: MM#1300559 Jenn Dong 
Newbie Model of the Week: February 2, 2010 Model: MM#1341118 Jonny Rockinit 
Newbie Model of the Week: April 13, 2010 Model: MM#1560100 Norris Chan 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 11, 2010 Model: MM#1577245 Tammy Chung 
Newbie Model of the Week: June 8, 2010 Model: MM#1372730 Charlotte De Bleecker 
Newbie Model of the Week: November 16, 2010 Model: MM#1860601 V C 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 7, 2010 Model: MM#1917346 Paulee 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 21, 2010 Model: MM#1901256 Rataya 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 8, 2011 Model: MM#2035252 Trista Vanta 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 15, 2011 Model: MM#2024726 Hannah Everhart 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 29, 2011 Model: MM#2120209 Krista Lee 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 3, 2011 Model: MM#2113550 Mallory Quinn 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 10, 2011 Model: MM#2167497 Lauren Eckkey 
Newbie Model of the Week: June 7, 2011 Model: MM#2137111 Kathryn (Kiashi) 
Newbie Model of the Week: August 10, 2011 Model: MM#2202555 Laura Muschelli 
Newbie Model of the Week: September 7, 2011 Model: MM#2200694 Danny Ly 
Newbie Model of the Week: November 2, 2011 Model: MM#2311000 Emily Duong 
Newbie Model of the Week: November 25, 2011 Model: MM#2408865 Kim_T 
Newbie Model of the Week: November 30, 2011 Model: MM#1893054 Jessica Leigh Cravens 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 14, 2011 Model: MM#2265443 Colleen Moody 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 21, 2011 Model: MM#1758350 Alexa Renee Ziegler
Newbie Model of the Week: February 15, 2012 Model: MM#2355843 Just Megsy (Megan) 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 28, 2012 Model: MM#2490518 Natty 
Newbie Model of the Week: April 19, 2012 Model: MM#2455275 Jeni Nguyen 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 2, 2012 Model: MM#2511919 Maritza Yamilet 
Newbie Model of the Week: June 21, 2012 Model: MM#2665981 ForeverLiveLaughLove 
Newbie Model of the Week: October 17, 2012 Model: MM#2647792 Miss Lizzie Anne 
Newbie Model of the Week: February 20, 2013 Model: MM#2647792 Susie Pham 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 27, 2013 Model: MM#2817543 Jojo West 
Newbie Model of the Week: April 3, 2013 Model: MM#2702456 Elizabeth Darington 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 8, 2013 Model: MM#2702456 Angela 
Newbie Model of the Week: May 29, 2013 Model: MM#3018170 Cindy Stella 
Newbie Model of the Week: December 25, 2013 Model: MM#3062404 Arnette Fig 
Newbie Model of the Week: January 8, 2014 Model: MM#3004060 Tricia 
Newbie Model of the Week: January 22, 2014 Model: MM#2726418 Nicole Villanueva 
Newbie Model of the Week: March 19, 2014 Model: MM#2923087 Modelmoiselle Dimples 
Newbie Model of the Week: April 2, 2014 Model: MM#3093751 Matthew Thomas Harnden 
Newbie Model of the Week: July 30, 2014 Model: MM#3343151 Laura 
Newbie Model of the Week: February, 11, 2015 Model: MM#3526944 CDream 
I have had the fortune of shooting every model who appears in my "Friends List" below, sometimes multiple number of times. (Thus, please do not feel offended if you request friends with me but do not appear as one -- I have tagged you in my "Favorite List".) Feel free to contact any one of them for an unbiased reference. In the list below: "more images elsewhere -- many unretouched", the images watermarked with "Chubs Photography" have been retouched by myself and I take credit/blame; others are either straight off the camera or have been manipuated by the models and do not necessarily represent my vision. Tags
irinabozh
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Nam was absolutely exceptional to work with during our Cherry Blossom photoshoot in Washington, DC. From start to finish, he demonstrated true artistic vision, professionalism, and an incredible eye for detail. He knew exactly how to use the light, scenery, and atmosphere to create images that felt elegant, timeless, and striking. What impressed me most was his ability to turn beautiful surroundings into something truly memorable through his creativity and direction. He made the entire experience enjoyable, seamless, and inspiring. I’m genuinely grateful for the images we created together and would highly recommend Nam to anyone seeking a photographer with both talent and vision. 
Nickolas Sko
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Hello👋
Eva Novak
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Great work!
Vitalina Onyshkevych
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Your portfolio is Absolutely Gorgeous... a true inspiration 
Andrew Helsing
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I could not get around your amazing job.I would be glad to work with you.
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