We had the good fortune of connecting with Kevin Nguyen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kevin, why did you pursue a creative career?
I pursued a creative career because I grew up around it all my life. My grandpa was a graphic designer/artist for the Houston Chronicle back in the 1980s. He’s honestly one of the reasons why I even am the creator I am today. When I was younger I would watch him either paint in the backyard or watch him take pictures of my grandma while she’s out in the yard gardening. It’s a core memory of mine and I wanted to be able to capture my own memories like that for either myself or other people. Pictures can last a lifetime. I feel like I actually got really lucky with the creative path I’ve chosen because my whole family is really supportive with what I do and they always offer to help me anyway they can.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
In my opinion there really isn’t anything that sets me apart from other creators besides being myself. I value my client’s happiness and making sure they have the best experience with me. I’m most proud of the journey it took to get to where I’m at today which includes the many friends I’ve made along the way and all the really cool projects I got to be apart of so far. I am very grateful for the support system that I have today. They understand the struggle and the hard work that is put into what we do as creators. I give myself and them the credit that they fully deserve. A lesson I learned along the way was to always talk to the people around you because you never know what connections you can build from just that one person. Another lesson I learned was to always keep an open mind because you can always learn something new. I want the world to know that I’m just another Kevin Nguyen trying to make a positive influence with each person that I meet.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Honestly there are so many great places to eat at in Houston. I personally switch between Mediterranean, Japanese, Korean, Mexican and American cuisines, but it just depends on the craving that day. However, if i had to pick one restaurant to take my best friend from out of town I would go to: Cava for Mediterranean, Toukei for Japanese, Ohn Korean Eatery for Korean, any street taco truck for Mexican cause it always hits and Hopdoddy’s for American. I’m sorry if it sounds basic I like what I like. In regards to hang out spots, I would probably take my best friend to Washington Street and we would hit up Heart which is probably one of the most well known clubs in Houston. If my best friend is looking for something more chill I’d take them to Brass Tacks which is a coffee shop located in East Downtown. Where you’ll probably find me at sometimes if I am trying to get some work done.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The creators and mentors that I surround myself with, are a huge part for my success today. I have so much love for all these individuals. Shoutout to my mentors EP Visuals and Khoadratic who literally threw me into the fire & showed me the ropes when I first started out and even so far as to letting me join them on shoots to teach and introduce me to the creative environment. Also I want to shoutout my favorite creators who inspire me to do better everyday and are all masters in their own right AlecjulianGarza, Raymonddo & Minhtendoswitch, TheEliFloresshow, Kietlens, AndyHDMedia, Luisanaya_media, the men of Team Shogunz.HTX ( Katoeproductions, EP Visuals, Natejonesmedia_, Abronphotography, Official_rmc) and last but certainly not least my brothers of my media team Krono Collective ( Tuvisual, Ethanmarkyang & Martey_tx ). I came across a quote that I think about all the time. ” If you want to go fast you go alone, if you want to go far you go together. ”

Website: Kronocollective.com

Instagram: VisualswithKev

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