Make better photographs—not just more of them.
I’m Justin Mott, a professional photographer and educator based in Vietnam. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked on assignments around the world, including over 100 for The New York Times. My photography has appeared in Leica’s global WITNESS campaign and has been featured by National Geographic and the BBC.
Here I share honest, practical lessons in street, documentary, travel, portrait, and Leica photography—drawn from real assignments, not theory.
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Justin Mott
Are you natural light shooter? Watch my latest episode on shooting commercial work with natural light.
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Why do I teach other photographers how to compete with me? Fair question.
I talked with BriefAsia about that, pricing your work, and the business lessons that don’t get enough attention in photography.
Read the interview
www.briefasia.com/en/article/justin-mott-commercia…
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Most photographers don’t need more inspiration.
They need something specific to work on, honest feedback on the results, and a reason to go out and shoot again.
That is why I built the AskMOTT Community.
Each month, I give members a focused photography assignment, practical lessons, live guidance, and direct feedback on their work. It is not about collecting more information. It is about making photographs, studying the results, and improving with purpose.
$49.99/month. Cancel anytime.
Join here: www.askmott.com/membership
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Some love for one of my AskMOTT community members, who absolutely crushed this month’s assignment.
The brief was to create a diptych about an item you treasure—and why. The challenge encourages students to think creatively, tell a story in two images, and interpret the theme in whatever way feels meaningful to them.
This beautiful response was photographed by Danny Rivera. In his words:
“What We Carry”
“I was spontaneously inspired last night and decided to bring an idea to life. The Freedom Tower is only a 15 minute ride away.
Connected by memory, service, and what we carry with us long after the moment has passed. “
Join the AskMOTT Membership for monthly photography assignments designed to give you creative direction, motivation, and thoughtful feedback.
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Maybe it's time you hear this.
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Get out of that photography slump and join my photography community for monthly assignments, direct feedback from me, and much more.
www.askmott.com/membership
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My dog Chiu Chiu has a new podcast titled CHIU ON THIS.
He takes on the controversial topics of our time and offers rare insight into life as a photographer’s dog.
His inaugural episode pulls no punches as he explains why new-camera days are often his worst days:
“Take today, for example. He’s chasing me around with his new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome while preaching that new gear doesn’t make you better.”
You can download and subscribe to CHIU ON THIS wherever you usually get your podcasts.
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These travel bags should be on your radar.
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How To Be A Successful Working Photographer.
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You Need To Hear This.
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