Welcome to the second installment of my creator interview series! (Which, by the way, still needs a catchy name – leave suggestions in the comments if you have any.) Today, I am interviewing the lovely Jin Chu-Ferrer of Contradiction of Sorts. I came across her beautiful Instagram account about five months ago and fell in love with the imaginative way in which she documents her and her husband’s travels. Instagram is brimming with beautiful travel accounts these days, but Jin’s style is unique and recognizable (a rare feat!) The whimsical, fairy tale nature of her photography captures the most magical part of traveling, while telling a story you can’t get enough of. Read on to learn more about Jin!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BISkuRQgW4U/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
Who or what inspires you to travel?
The Travel Channel
Catching up on New Girl!
Since I’ve hit the road a year ago. I do wish, early on, that I had taken the time to better curate my feed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSgOOx9DFAi/
What equipment do you use for capturing your travels?
iPhone 6 and Canon 5DMIII
I simply just quit my day job! It got to the point where the ‘What If’s” could not be ignored any longer. So I set aside some money and banked on a lot of luck. Transitioning into Travel Photography was a smooth process, as I’ve done Lifestyle Photography for many years prior, and it’s now currently funding part of my world travels.
Relax, Take It Easy by Mika
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSlQT7oDq5x/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
Who are your favorite Instagrammers at the moment?
@helloemilie, @lilyrose, @dylanasuarez
Iceland! I honestly thought it would be another “one with nature” trip. It is, essentially, and so much more! The landscapes here are incredibly cinematic and unreal, changing drastically the further you drive along the Ring Road. From bubbling geothermal hot springs to fields of purple lupines to moss-covered lava hills to massive ice glaciers to black sand beaches to majestic waterfalls. It’s hard to believe that all those sceneries are in ONE tiny country! A mind-blowing treat for the senses!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQLKiQzB4_P/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
“Forgive me for not being all there, my mind has found a place called elsewhere.”
Ah, this editing thing. It’s a hate/love relationship, really. Right now I’m into the film look and in constant experimentation mode to achieve an updated version of that style. It’s a lengthy, messy process. I’m almost never happy with the final result and end up just settling.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIaQu6JgkUf/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
Be authentic! You do you and the good karma will come.
Do you have any trip planning tools or packing tips?
Fave packing tip: Minimal is best! Bring 2 of every clothing item and make sure the pieces are easily mixed, matched and layered for any given situation.
What are two things new bloggers should be doing but probably aren’t?
Network often and kindly support one another! Can’t receive love if you don’t give love.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFZcOlqQmcc/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
What is your favorite place in the whole wide world?
That’s a hard question! So many faves! But obviously Iceland def tops that long list!
Where to next?
Cuba and Mexico
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFW7QK0wmR_/?taken-by=jinchuferrer
A big thanks to Jin for sharing a peek into her life and travels! Diving deeper and learning more about creators I admire has been such a fascinating and fun process, and I’m only getting started. Be sure to check back every Wednesday for more – I’m so excited about the lineup that’s in store!
Follow along on Jin’s adventures!
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Absolutely love her photos. I am also film inspired, so love find new beautiful instagram accounts to follow.
She’s such a talented photographer, isn’t she? Scrolling through all the beautiful images on her blog felt like walking into a candy shop. So much to take in! What are some of your other current favorite IG accounts?
This was such a treat. I love Jin’s whimsical style. And naturally, the bicycles don’t escape my attention. I’d like to visit Iceland too.
Isn’t she wonderful? Knowing you, I figured you’d find a bike or two in there somewhere! I’d love to visit Iceland WITH you 🙂
Jin (and Vince) are some of my favorite travel accounts! Loved reading more about her. My favorite piece of advice she gives is about being authentic – ” You do you and the good karma will come.” Well said!
Loved this interview idea! What a great way of networking! I didn’t know her and the photos are amazing!
Lili x
I’ve been absolutely loving it – it’s probably more fun for me than anyone else! So happy I could introduce you to her and her beautiful photography. Thanks for reading Lili! x
I’ll be visiting some of these countries this summer and you’ve made me so incredibly impatient! They all look so appealing and colourful! Thanks for sharing <3 x
Ooh! So excited for you and your upcoming adventures! Jin is so good at increasing the wanderlust, right? Definitely come back next week for another fun interview if you want some more inspiration 🙂
Loved this!! I wasn’t familiar with this Instagramer, but absolutely love her pictures; really make me want to get out there & travel some more! It was fun to get an “inside peek” into her life/process- thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed getting to know Jin more! Aren’t her photos gorgeous? Makes me want to travel to so many places that never really crossed my radar before! Thanks for reading – new interviews go up every Wednesday if you want more 🙂
Love travel interviews – and those Insta photos are so dreamy! I already follow you on Instagram and just discovered your equally beautiful blog 🙂
Thank you so much Sofia (nice to see a fellow Travelgram Posse-r here!) So glad you’re enjoying this series! Hope to see you back next week for more 🙂
I love the quote about travel. So true!
I love it too! Thanks for reading Barbara!
Very inspiring interview! I look forward to doing my own handmade artists interviews!
So happy you enjoyed it! Can’t wait to see your interviews as well!
Now I have another Instagram account to follow, her style really is gorgeous. But, I am dubious about that Hoi An shot with no people in it, that was one of the most tourist filled cities I have ever been to! How do you get shots with no people in them in super crowded locations? I feel like my travel photos would improve dramatically if I could figure this out.
Ha! Great question – you’ll have to ask Jin about that one (I have a feeling it involved some really early mornings). I’m never dedicated enough to find out either!
What you’re doing is great! I’m looking forward to knowing more travel bloggers through your blog, Sierra!
Thanks so much for taking the time to read, Kim! I’m so excited to share all of these fantastic women with you all – so many more in store!
Love this!What an awesome interview! Well put together with pictures from the Instagram account and the questions are spot on. I think it’s great to get to know other travelers, cheers to more adventures!!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Olivia! These are so fun for me to do, I love learning more about what makes everyone tick!
love what you’re doing! promoting community and camaraderie! it’s been a pleasure getting to know you and following along on your beautiful adventures on IG as well!
You’re the sweetest, thank you for saying YES to diving in and doing this with me! I’m loving learning more about so many different creators that I genuinely admire and want to share with everyone. So glad you were a part of it!
Jin, awesome photos as always! I agree with you on the editing. I’m never happy and always end up settling.
Thanks for reading, Diana! I always have the same struggles with editing – never satisfied! I want to try learning how to edit in Lightroom soon – hoping it will help with consistency, but who knows? Ha!