Trần Tuấn Việt (Tran Tuan Viet) is an award-winning Vietnamese photographer and internationally published visual-storyteller, currently based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Being passionate about photography since 2007, Viet offers in his photographs the beauty of his motherland.
Devoted to dedication and creativity, Viet’s work is being commissioned by reputed clients including Google, Canon, Honda, Samsung, Hyundai, Xiaomi, Intel, NVIDIA, Unilever, etc. Viet’s photos are also widely published by renowned media outlets such as National Geographic, Discovery, Smithsonian, Forbes, CNN, The Guardian, etc.
Honored to be called “the photographer who brings the images of Vietnam to the world” (Vietnam News Agency, VnExpress, Tuổi Trẻ, Dân Trí, etc…), Viet uses photography to tell the world the beauty of Vietnam.
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Tran Tuan Viet: Bringing Vietnam closer to the world
The 2017 Vietnam Excellence Photographer of the Year takes a humanist approach when capturing his images and photo stories to offer a positive, beautiful, and benevolent gaze of his motherland. From an amateur, Viet has grown to become an award-winning visual storyteller as he captures candid shots of life in Vietnam, contrasting its imposing landscape with its unassuming people.
The profound simplicity of Vietnamese daily life can be witnessed through moments of innocence, intimacy and freshness that mark his photo stories of Vietnam. Today, his work featuring Vietnam’s people, landscape, and traditional culture, is commissioned by international clients, and has also been published widely by renowned worldwide media.
— Sharjah Government Media Bureau
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As you might expect from someone’s whose art has been praised by National Geographic, his Instagram feed is one jaw-dropping snap after another. Thankfully, his photos celebrate not only stunning landscapes, but also the pure beauty of everyday scenes in Vietnam.
— Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
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Campaign & Projects
Tran Tuan Viet is a distinguished influencer and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) known for his expertise in photography and social media. With a keen eye for visuals and a strong online presence, he is excited to collaborate on photography projects and social media campaigns.
Viet’s passion for storytelling through photography and his influential reach make him an ideal partner for engaging and impactful campaigns. Below are some of the campaigns he has executed for various brands throughout the years.
2024
- Canon Vietnam / Brand ambassador 2024-2025
- VinWonders / Imagine Dragons at 8wonder music festival, Ho Chi Minh city
- Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism of Vietnam / “Destination Vietnam” Photo Exhibition, USA
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Techcombank / Hanoi Autumn Marathon
- Samsung Vietnam / Galaxy S24 Ultra AI – Samsung Eureka
2023
- VinWonders / Maroon 5 at 8Wonder Festival, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- X-Men / International Men Day
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Xiaomi 13T Pro
- VinWonders / Wakeup KOC
- Dulux / Maxilite Nature Colors for Home
- MSI / Laptop Stealth Studio 16
- NVIDIA / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- VinWonders / Charlie Puth at 8Wonder Festival, Nha Trang
- Techcombank / Be Greater
- X-Men / X-Men For Boss Legend 2023
- SanDiskAPAC / Extreme PRO
- Samsung Vietnam / Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Epson / EcoTank
- Intel / Intel Creative Fest
2022
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Xiaomi 12T Pro – Make Moments Mega
- Carlsberg / 175 Years Anniversary
- Shell / Dare to Ride on Discovery Channel
- Unilever / Green Future
- Google Vietnam / Doodle Son Doong
- TCMotor / Hyundai iOniq 5
- Canon Asia / Canon EOS R5
2021
- Samsung Vietnam / Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Hyundai / Tucson 2022
- Honda / Super Cub C125
- Samsung Global / Life Refocused: Capture What Matters #withGalaxy S21
- vivo Vietnam / X60 Pro
- Bamboo Airways / Green Flash
2020
- Hyundai / Kona – Satisfy Exploration
- King Coffee
- The Manor / Central Park Hanoi
- Gojek / Gojek Vietnam
- vivo Vietnam / X50 Pro
- Samsung Vietnam / Galaxy A51 & A71
2019
- Google / Wonders of Vietnam
- Hyundai / Miss Hyundai by TC Motor
- VSmart / VSmart Live
- VinFast / Exploring Ha Giang
2018
- Canon Vietnam / Canon Photomarathon
- Canon Vietnam / Brand Representative
- NiSi / Brand Ambassador
2017
- Canon Vietnam / EOS 6D mark II
- VTV1 / Bản tình ca của đá
- Canon Vietnam / EOS M6
As a curator and judge, Viet showcases his expertise and discerning eye, promoting exceptional talent within the photography community. His achievements include exhibitions at renowned galleries, features in leading photography publications for National Geographic (magazine, photography books, almanac…), and accolades from prestigious competitions, collectively demonstrating Viet’s artistic vision, technical prowess, and enduring impact on the photography world.
Judge & Curator
2024
- Hanoi Tourism Department / “Welcome Hanoi City” photo contest
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Xiaomi Imagery Awards Vietnam
2023
- Vietnam Airlines / Heritage Magazine photography contest
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Xiaomi Photo Marathon Ho Chi Minh City
2022
- Earth.Org / Global Wildlife & Natural World Photography Competition
- Canon Vietnam / Moments of Tet
- Xiaomi Vietnam / Make Moments Mega photo contest
- Earth.Org / Global Wildlife & Natural World Photography Competition
2021
- World Water Day Photo Contest
- Bamboo Airways / Green Flash
- VanPhu Invest / Moments of Life
2020
- Earth.Org / Global Wildlife & Natural World Photography Competition
- Gump / Global Photography Contest
- Vietnam PR Network / “Resilient Moment” photo contest
- vivo / #PhotographyRedefined global photo contest
- Samsung / “Capture the Art with Galaxy A” photography contest
- Hyundai / “Unleash Discovery” visual storytelling contest
- Jillian / “Journeys” visual storytelling competition
2019
- Hyundai / Miss Hyundai by TC Motors
2018
- Canon / Canon Photomarathon Vietnam
- Changevn / Air Pollution photo contest
- Da Nang tourism / Da Nang fantasticity travel photo contest
- VTV / VTV6’s “Lam Mot Nhay” photo contest
- DMFG / Daily Moments photo competition
Achievement
2024
- Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism of Vietnam / Destination Vietnam Photo Exhibition, California, USA
- World Photography Organisation / Sony World Photography Awards
2023
- Nature Photographer of the Year Award
2022
- Discovery / Shell’s Dare to Ride episode 4 premiered
2021
- Discovery / Samsung’s Life Refocused project
- Nominate – Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador
- Smithsonian Magazine 18th Photo Contest / Winner / Colorful Work
- Xposure International Photography Festival / My Vietnam
- Google Arts & Culture / Wonders of Vietnam
2020
- Agora / World’s Best Photos Of Fun: Winners
- Agora / Eyes photo contest winner
- Agora / Architecture photo contest winner
2019
- Travel Photographer of the Year 2019 winner
- Environmental photographer of the year 2019 winners
- National Geographic Book / Almanac 2020
- National Geographic Your Shot / Best Photos of 2018
2018
- National Geographic Book / Spectacle
- Vietnam Tourism / 10 Vietnam Instagram accounts to follow
- Smithsonian Magazine 15th Photo Contest / Winner / Making Incense
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam / “Learning about Vietnam” exhibition
2017
- VAPA / Vietnam’s Excellence Photography of the Year Award 2017
- Golden Award of 9th Int’l Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam
- National Geographic Magazine / Visions of Earth, June 2017 issue
Client & Partner
Viet’s client portfolio boasts collaborations with esteemed brands and organizations across various industries, showcasing his versatility and creative approach in photography and social media campaigns. His trusted partnerships reflect his ability to deliver impactful visual content tailored to meet diverse client needs and objectives.
Tran Tuan Viet’s impressive career is punctuated by a diverse array of exhibitions and accolades that underscore his artistic talent and dedication to photography. His work has been celebrated and honored with prestigious awards, affirming his skill and contribution to the art form. Viet’s exhibitions and awards collectively highlight his artistic journey and establish him as a respected figure in the photography community, both locally and internationally.
Exhibition
2024
- Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism of Vietnam / “Destination Vietnam” Photo Exhibition in Hollywood, USA
- World Photography Awards Exhibition / Somerset House, London, United Kingdom
2023
- 16th Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023
- 4th ColorPro Awards: A Global Visual Arts Competition RISE / United Kingdom, Taiwan & Vietnam
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism / Amazing Vietnam
- Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist VN-23 / Hanoi, Vietnam
2021
- Xposure International Photography Festival / Sharjah, U.A.E
- Google Arts & Culture / Wonders of Vietnam
- Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist VN-21 / Hanoi, Vietnam
2020
- Travel Photographers of the Year / London, United Kingdom
- World Water Day, Italy
2019
- Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist VN-19 / Hanoi, Vietnam
2018
- Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs / “Learning about Vietnam” photo exhibition – Hanoi, Vietnam
- Vietnam Youth photo award exhibition / Hanoi, Vietnam
2017
- Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist VN-17 / Hanoi, Vietnam
2016
- Hanoi Association of Artistic Photography exhibition / Hanoi, Vietnam
Award
2024
- Wikimedia Commons / Photo of the Year 2023 / Winner
- World Photography Organisation / Sony World Photography Awards / National Award
- iPhone Photography Awards / Honorable Mentions
2023
- Monochrome Photography Award / Honorable Mentions
- Environmental Photographer of the Year / Finalist
- ColorPro Awards: A Global Visual Arts Competition RISE / Finalist
2022
- Monochrome Photography Award / Honorable Mentions
- The Epson International Pano Awards / Silver & Bronze Award
- Minimalist Photography Awards / Honorable Mentions
- Travel Photographer of the Year / Finalist
- CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year / Finalist
- 18th Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest / Winner
2020
- HIPA International Photography Award / Finalist
- Fun, Architecture, Eyes of Agora Contest / Winner
- World Water Day photo competition / Finalist
2019
- Travel Photographer of the Year / Special Mention
- HIPA Award / Shortlist
- IPA Int’l Photography Awards – OneShot : Movement
- CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year / Special Mention
- The 10th International Artistic photo contest in Vietnam / Honorable Mentions
2018
- HIPA Award / Finalist
- 15th Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest / Winner
2017
- Vietnam Excellence Photography Award / Winner
- The 9th International Artistic photo contest in Vietnam / Gold medal
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