Shoemaker 90 years old. Portrait photograph by Viet Van Tran, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Portrait photography award, November 2020

Finalist Portrait · November 2020

Shoemaker 90 years old

His name is Trinh Ngoc, the only shoemaker in Saigon (Viet Nam) still working at the age of 90. Has studied at L'École ABC De Dessin School in Paris (France), Mr. Ngoc can make a pair of shoes by himself from design to make uppers and shoe soles. For decades in his career, Mr. Ngoc made shoes for the Royal Cambodian royal family from the queen to Prince Sihanouk and for many famous Vietnamese singers. When I asked him: What is the most important thing in your life? Mr. Ngoc answered: My life is very simple, I just think: If you create joy for others, you will receive double happiness.