Jack Huynh - Orange Photography

Jack now resides in the aftermath of the American Dot Com Dream. Following a tepid stint as a software engineer amidst the zenith of the dot boom, he pivoted his career trajectory to pursue photography. Presently, he finds fulfillment in the endeavor to establish an innovative creative agency, one that seamlessly melds his passion for art, technology, and purpose.

He ardently believes in the potential of business as a force for positive societal change, particularly in a culture fixated on short-term gains and purely economic benefits. Consequently, he endeavors to infuse his personal ethos into his professional endeavors by championing nonprofit causes and embarking on a long-term exploration of Buddhism’s relevance in the contemporary landscape.

He has another portfolio website that contains a collection of landscapes and personal projects. His work portfolio is here.

Favorite Bands and Performers?
Sigur Rós, Max Richter, Cocteau Twins, M83, The Radio Dept.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by people/organizations that are making a difference in a sustainable way while incorporating seemingly disparate trains of thought. Whether it’s combining technology and creativity to solve social issues or using social issues to drive a bottom line, the synthesis of these ideas and how they manifest gets me up every day much earlier than I should.

Favorite Destination?
Vietnam, India, Tibet.

Favorite Place to Eat?
Turtle Tower, Chez Maman, Henry Hunan, Ti Couz.

Do you have any special/hidden talents?
I’ve been complimented on my cooking skills on occasion.

Favorite Quote or Last Thoughts?
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

Badlands and Yellowstone National Parks photography

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As part of my project to find subjects that practice Buddhism, I embarked on a 6 week tour of the northwest part of the US. Naturally, part of my motivation is to visit national parks along the way and my first two stops where Badlands and Yellowstone.

Jack's Southern Migration Tour

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Jack embarked on a southern migration a few weeks ago to escape the Michigan winter and work on his multimedia project, Beyond the Cushion. Having been in lock down for the past several years like everyone else, this is the first time he is able to use this nimble conversion van for an extended period...

Southwest Highlights

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The second segment of my epic road trip was in the Southwest and even though it was in the winter months, the weather was great during that time of the year. The great thing about the arid southwest is that things don't look that different compared to the summer. Undoubtedly my two favorite cities during...

Jack launches a new portfolio website

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As a silver lining of the great pandemic of 2020, I took some time (actually a lot of time) to reflect on my body of work and put together some 'highlights' from the past 20 years of professional work. Ironically, the bulk of what I've pull together is a very small percentage of the type...

Beyond the Cushion Update

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Highlight video montage of 3 month journey working on personal project about buddhism in the west.

Life as a nomad

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Beyond the Office

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During our transition to being a virtual company, I took the opportunity to reexamine my own situation after being in the Bay Area for over 25 years. I had been considering relocating outside the Bay Area for some time but finding a mutually agreeable place with my ex hadn't been easy. Regardless, I decided to...

Sarah & Mike's Wedding

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Since I had my trailer with me, I took it easy with the overlanding destinations earlier this year and Stewart's point near valley of fire state park was a perfect spot. less than 10 mins from the highway, the spot

From my january trip of this year, I stopped by Kingman Wash right outside las vegas. It's not a big area and only about 4 miles off road from the highway leading to las vegas. I did jump into the

Earlier this year, I did an overnight at Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Aroniza. Being the winter months, the limited hiking trails were closed so I can only soak glory of this mystic valley from the top. The

Last January, I kicked off my annual pilgrimage to Vegas with a pit stop in Taos, NM. Warmer than Denver? Yes! Short weather? Not quite. I found myself more café-bound than outdoor adventurer. Everyone raves about Taos, but let’s be

Earlier this year, I did my first big road trip with the new truck. Making my way to las vegas for a big photo project, I took my time and explored the beautiful winter desert scenes in the amercian southwest.

Too little time to process the little adventures out in the wild but here is what hiking a 14ker loos like!

The seeds of rebirth are bound to the nature of impermanence.

Dreams never end in LA.

Making friends with the outer and inner guru. #vajrayana

I had the chance to attend a teaching with Ringu Rincophe this weekend at @vajravidya in Crestone, and it was packed to see this incredible master. To be honest, although the title of the teaching was intriguing, my main reason

I've been thinking more about how i should carry my practice to photography and it's quite unnatural to not fall into conceptual patterns of how we create images that are dualistic in nature. The miksang movement started back in the

Because I have not fully appreciate the profundity of my practice, my devoution has been encumbered. May may time here in the near future alleviate such obscuration.

Yet another pilgrimage to crestone. Feeling the vision of the his HH 16th Karmapa in this place. #16thkarmapa #vajra #buddhism

After staying a few days in leadville, I made my way to twin lakes area because i read that the dispersed camping sites were excellent and they didn't disappoint. Don't quite have a lake front view from my site but

A really good day is trail running lakeside to autumn colors and a cold bath in apline lake. And a ever so slightly stronger connection to Padma family in practice is also much to be grateful for. #innerpeace #trailrunninglife #colorado

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