roosevelt nguyen for Emma Dallman Photography
about roosevelt:
Roosevelt's life goal was never to become a photographer / filmmaker. Immigrating to the United States from Vietnam at the age of 13 was the biggest change of his life, with the drastic cultural shift, to meeting different people and having to learn a new language. Even though it was a challenging period, Roosevelt never saw his difference as a disadvantage. The obstacles he faced pushed him into getting out of his comfort zone and learning. He spent his teenage years fascinated by all things surrounding him in this new country. Many of his friends would agree that his fascination and curiosity can be easily entertained by pretty much... anything!
Throughout his years living in America, Roosevelt dabbled in a lot of different extracurricular activities - from teaching himself how to play guitar for his church to skateboarding, and even breakdancing. His urge to constantly create and a desire for constant improvement is what some would call obsessive.
From the moment Roosevelt picked up a DSLR camera, he knew that it would quickly become a passion he'd strive for. He never imagined himself to be someone standing behind a camera, yet filmmaking became his greatest creative outlet. Currently, he is endeavoring hard each day to find beauty and aesthetic in each and every film he makes while adding his personal stylized touch.