Justin Mott

For nearly 20 years, Justin has photographed people, places, and stories across Southeast Asia for editorial clients, organizations, and brands.

Based in Vietnam

Justin moved to Vietnam nearly 20 years ago and built his life in Hanoi. Time on the ground has given him a practical understanding of the culture, from its rhythms and logistics to the people who make projects possible. He has also built a trusted network of collaborators across the region.

Assignments have taken him further afield: to Kenya for the northern white rhinos, Malaysia for a gibbon rescue, and throughout the Pacific and the Americas. Wherever the work takes him, Hanoi remains his home base.

Justin Mott in a textured knit sweater and cap, black-and-white portrait.

Featured Publications

  • The New York Times (100+ assignments)
  • TIME
  • Forbes
  • National Geographic
  • Condé Nast Traveler
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • The Washington Post
  • BBC
  • CNN
  • Smithsonian
  • The Guardian
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Commercial work: Mott Visuals

Justin co-founded Mott Visuals with his wife, Quynh Anh Mott. The Hanoi-based video and photography production studio creates commercial campaigns and brand content across Asia and beyond. As Creative Director and lead photographer, Justin works with a team built for complex productions in hospitality, fashion, technology, and travel.

AskMOTT Photography Education logo with a sketched man in a knit cap and sweater.

Teaching: AskMott

Through AskMott, Justin offers photography education through a monthly membership, one-to-one coaching, and small-group workshops in Vietnam. He has also taught for Leica Akademie and Canon, and hosted and judged History Channel’s Photo Face-Off for five seasons.