In the most vulnerable act of artistic creation, the photographer steps from behind the lens to document his own origin story.

Through deliberate analog film simulation and softened natural lighting, this series reclaims the aesthetic limitations of early 2000s Vietnamese wedding photography as intentional creative choices, transforming technical "flaws" into emotional authenticity. This deeply personal project not only served as Bui Duy's submission to the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards but also established a new foundation for his creative vision—one built on the understanding that the most impactful photography emerges when technical mastery serves emotional truth.