About Me
From a Lawyer to a Professional Photographer: The Journey of Phuttiseth Chaipuwarat
Phuttiseth Chaipuwarat, born in the year 1985, completed his law degree from the Faculty of Law at Naresuan University. Graduating from the 63rd batch of the Thai Barrister-at-Law program, he embarked on a career as a lawyer at a private firm. While studying law, his interest in photography began to blossom. The allure of capturing moments through the lens captivated him, and he gradually honed his skills. He started taking on photography assignments, ranging from graduation ceremonies to weddings, all while practicing law.
It wasn't until 2016 that Phuttiseth began to see a clearer picture of his true passion. With accumulated photography experience and a growing fondness for the craft, he started focusing more on photography. He desired to break free from conventional photography norms and explored street photography. Drawing inspiration from Street Photo Thailand, he incorporated their ideas into his work, infusing weddings with unique perspectives and breaking traditional photography conventions.
In 2018, Phuttiseth made the pivotal decision to leave his law career behind and fully pursue his passion for photography. He opened his studio in his hometown of Lopburi, where he injected his unique perspective into every project, be it weddings or advertising shoots.
In 2020, he was selected as one of the members of Street Photo Thailand, actively participating in the group's activities. Beyond just capturing moments, he also dedicated himself to mentoring and inspiring aspiring photographers, believing that guiding the next generation would contribute to the future of the industry.
Currently, apart from wedding photography, Phuttiseth has shifted his focus towards capturing societal and political contexts. His legal background has provided him with a unique clarity in this regard. Each of his photographs tells multiple stories, rooted in societal contexts, while still retaining his signature street photography aesthetics.
He summarizes his approach as follows: "Every society has its own context, and as photographers, we must find the essence of that context. Present it beautifully in our own style and clearly articulate it through the art of storytelling."
Thus, Phuttiseth Chaipuwarat's journey from a lawyer to a professional photographer is not just a career shift but a testament to following one's true passion and finding creative expression in every aspect of life.