capturing life and memories
Vanins
ພາບຖ່າຍ · ຄວາມຊົງຈຳ
photography . cinematography
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About Me
Hi! it’s Vansana here! or Vans in short,
I am a photographer based in Vientiane and Sydney.
A full-time lover of photography with a passion for street shoots, portraits and landscape work.
I also juggle a bit of here and there with filmmaking and videography.
Vanins
Vansana
Insal
My approach
Originating from the small city, Vientiane, Laos. I’ve always been keen on capturing the tiny moments, the most precious memories and the realness of people through warmth and the nostalgic feeling of being ‘home’.
Experience
Freelance Photographer (2017 - Present) Vanins Concentration: Storytelling, Media production and writing, Media Studies and Branding |
Founding Director / Screenwriter (2019 - Present) Maison 35 |
Education
Master in Media and Communications Combined with Marketing (2022 - 2024) Macquarie University, Sydney Concentration: Digital Communications, Storytelling, Media production and writing, Media Studies and Branding |
Maison
35.
Production
Photography
Featured Work
Portrait and product photoshoot for Lao local blazer brand, encapsulating the rich textures and high quality, portraying the brand messages through visual representation of the next-generation of women in Laos.
‘Fillegant’
2024
Photography
Featured Work
An action-packed, fun and challenging Street/Portrait shoot for Aussie sportswear brand ‘Kaizen’, showcasing the brand’s eccentric energy and values.
‘kaizen run
2023
Portraits
Photography
Photography
Pre-Wedding
Captured
01
Diamond + Do, 2023
02
Kabie + Joh, 2022
03
Savina's Graduation, 2023
Photography
Graduation
04
Thipphaphone's Graduation, 2023
05
‘For one is both and both are one in love’
QVB, Sydney, 2023
Street
Photography
06
‘Saint Valentine’
Manly Beach, Sydney, 2023
07
‘Reaching’
Harbour Bridge, Sydney, 2023
08
‘Elseworld’
Martin Place, Sydney, 2023
09
‘The March’
St. James, Sydney, 2023
Film
Photography
11
Luang Prabang, 2024
12
Surry Hills, Sydney, 2024
13
Sydney, 2024
Landscape
Photography
14
Theeca, Sydney, 2023
Food
15
Luna Park, 2023
16
‘Own Soul’
Martin Place, Sydney, 2023
Graphic design /Typography
17
‘Love, All the Same.’
Mardi Gras, Oxford Street, Sydney, 2024
Short Films
Directorial and Cinematography
2024
Huan: A Longing Heart

A drama short film of Lin whose stuck in a time loop with her younger sister, Loung. The loop, a blessing in disguise where she was given the chance to save her sister from unfortunate end.
2021
LIMBO
best director Awards
Best director for Lao short film awards (2021)

An indie short film of two colleagues conversing about their uneventful experiences, hidden with nuances of heartbreaks, miseries and the injustice of society.
Testimonials

Tata Maysouly
CEO of Fillegant
“My experience working with Vanins, a talented photographer who recently collaborated with me on my clothing shooting project "Fillegant," was nothing short of exceptional. Vansana's photography exceeded my expectations. Their team put a lot of effort and attention into translating my proposed style into modern and captivating imagery. Their photographs garnered numerous likes and engagements when I first published them on social media. I highly recommend Vanins as an invaluable choice for any photography project, and I look forward to working with them again.”

Phatsaline Vongsaly
Co-Founder and Partnerships Lead of Gamlangchai
"Vanins’ understanding of visual storytelling enabled us to craft a compelling piece that perfectly conveys Gamlangchai’s key messages. His directorial guidance gives the film just the right balance of creative elements while also captivating the mass audience."
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Do shoot your messages if there’s any bit of space for us to work together or if you just want to say hi that’s perfectly welcome too!
Vansana :)