Son Trieu (Mike) earned his BA in Tourism Management in Hanoi in 2006. That same year, he acquired his first DSLR camera, initially intending to document Vietnam’s people, culture, and landscapes for his work in tourism. What began as a practical hobby quickly evolved into a profound passion. It spurred him to travel extensively throughout Asia and eventually to destinations across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, all in pursuit of his photographic art.
In 2010, Son began working on establishing Momentlives – a tour operator specializing in photography tours in all regions of Vietnam. Momentlives was granted a full license in 2011, marking the birth of Vietnam’s first licensed photo tour company.
His foundation in tourism grants Son a perfect connection with local communities across Vietnam—from the North, through the Center, and to the South. “Photography isn’t just about capturing a beautiful shot,” Son explains. “It’s about telling stories. And authentic stories can only be told through a deep understanding of the people, their cultures, and a genuine appreciation of the landscape.” Every Momentlives photography tour is built upon this philosophy, refined by years of experience with regional seasons, climates, and cultures, and supported by expert logistics. Each destination is a “dot on the map” that Son has personally traveled to and photographed countless times before it is ever included on an itinerary.
Through his photography tours, Son shares his ultimate passion: helping guests capturing the many facets of Vietnam. His driving dream is simple: “To bring Vietnam’s images to the world.” This dedication has, in turn, opened extraordinary opportunities over the past decade, allowing him to learn from masters of the craft. Notably, he and the Momentlives team had the honor of fully hosting the legendary Steve McCurry for his photography workshop in Hanoi in March 2024.
Join Momentlives for a uniquely designed photo tour of Vietnam.
Momentlives is based in Hanoi and our photography experiences are:
1. Photography tours in and around Hanoi, as well as northern Vietnam
2. Photography tours in Vietnam (North – Center or North – Center – South) on fixed departures (as stated in our “Scheduled photo tours” on the head menu)
Through years of work, we do establish our close connection with business partners who are the best in their area. It’s our privilege to introduce: 
Siem Reap, Cambodia: Look nowhere further but Angkor Travel Photography. Experienced photographer Regis and his dedicated team will be giving you the unique photography experience in the beautiful kingdom of Cambodia
